Kylie Minogue Collects Honorary From Anglia Ruskin University

Kylie Minogue collected an honorary Doctorate of Health Sciences from Anglia Ruskin University at a ceremony in Chelmsford today, which was being given for her work promoting breast cancer awareness after the Australian pop singer battled the disease.

“We make honorary awards to individuals of extraordinary talent who have made an outstanding contribution to their chosen field of endeavour,” said professor Michael Thorne, vice chancellor of Anglia Ruskin University. “We hope that the recipients of these honorary awards will serve as examples to our graduates.”

Kylie Tweeted her followers after receiving the doctorate: “Thank you Anglia Ruskin for such an honor!”