Professor Emerita Jocelyn Harris receives honorary doctorate

By English and Linguistics, University of Otago | Posted: Thursday Aug 27, 2026

Congratulations to Professor Emerita Jocelyn Harris who, in addition to delivering today’s graduation address, received an honorary doctorate at the ceremony.

This is the highest honour that the university can bestow, and it is in well-deserved recognition of Jocelyn’s international reputation as a scholar, as well as her service to Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka and the local community. Congratulations again Jocelyn!

For those who were unable to attend or to watch online, English and Linguistics, University of Otago will provide a youtube link to the ceremony as soon as it is available.