Sir Mo Farah collects honorary Oxford degree

Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah has collected an honorary degree from the University of Oxford.

BBC journalist Clive Myrie and broadcaster Lord Melvyn Bragg were among the other recipients to attend the university's centuries-old Encaenia ceremony.

As part of the service, a procession made up of university dignitaries and honorary degree recipients walked through the city in full academic dress.

The ceremony also marked the first to be overseen by former Conservative leader Lord Hague, who was inaugurated as the university's 160th chancellor earlier this year.

Following the procession, the recipients signed their names in the Honorary Degrees Book at the Divinity School, before moving to the Sheldonian Theatre - where the Encaenia ceremony has been held in some form since 1670.

The university's vice-chancellor, Prof Irene Tracey, said the service was a "highlight of Oxford's academic year, offering us an opportunity to celebrate exceptional individuals whose achievements have shaped disciplines, made history and enriched society".

"Today, we honour eight people whose work has inspired, informed and transformed the world around us," she said.

"This year's distinguished honorands come from a remarkable array of fields, and through their vision, creativity and dedication, they have made lasting contributions."

Other recipients of the honorary degrees included Ukrainian history expert Prof Serhii Plokhii, Irish writer Prof Colm Tóibín and German biophysicist Prof Erwin Neher.

Scientist and entrepreneur Prof Robert S Langer and historian Prof Timothy Snyder, both from the US, were also honoured during the ceremony.

Former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, had also been due to receive an honorary degree - but was unable to attend Wednesday's ceremony.

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