{"id":33012,"date":"2020-02-03T13:35:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T13:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/?p=33012"},"modified":"2024-02-26T09:16:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T09:16:53","slug":"bgs-director-dr-karen-hanghoj-is-recognised-with-honorary-doctorate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bgs.ac.uk\/news\/bgs-director-dr-karen-hanghoj-is-recognised-with-honorary-doctorate\/","title":{"rendered":"BGS Director, Dr Karen Hangh\u00f8j, recognised with honorary doctorate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Director of the British Geological Survey (BGS), Dr Karen Hangh\u00f8j, has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to geological research by one of Sweden\u2019s top-ranked universities.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr Hangh\u00f8j was awarded an honorary doctorate degree by Uppsala University at a special graduation ceremony in Sweden on Friday 31 January 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honorary doctor, or doctor honoris causa, is a title awarded to those who have made an outstanding scientific contribution or otherwise promoted research at the university and are considered role models for the research community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The degree, awarded by the Faculty of Science and Technology, recognises Dr Hangh\u00f8j\u2019s contribution to geoscientific research, especially in the field of raw materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over recent years, Dr Hangh\u00f8j has served as CEO for EIT RawMaterials, the world\u2019s largest consortium in the field of raw materials, in which Uppsala University is a partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this time, she enabled the university to make strides in key research areas related to, for example, battery materials, mineral exploration and circular economy and recycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Autumn 2019, she took up the post of Director of the British Geological Survey (BGS), the UK\u2019s leading geological research insititute.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t

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Speaking of her doctorate, she said: \u201cI\u2019m humbled to be recognised in this way. It was such a special day.<\/p>\n

\u201cGeology\u2019s role in society is underestimated and I\u2019m honoured that institutions like Uppsala University are helping to bring attention to its importance.\u201d<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n

Dr Hangh\u00f8j already holds a PhD in geology and has worked with research on geological processes in the lower crust and mantle and their associated mineral deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the ceremony, she presented to staff and students at Uppsala University and the Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) on the importance of raw materials supply and demand for a greener economy.<\/p>\n\n\n

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