Head of World Health Organisation appointed Honorary Professor by University of Nottingham | Central

The Director General of the World Health Organisation, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has been appointed Honorary Professor by the University of Nottingham. 

The decision has been taken by the Schools of Medicine and Nursing, as part of celebrations marking their dual 50th and 30th anniversaries. 

Having studied with the University as an alumnus, and receiving an Honorary Degree from them in 2019, Dr Tedros had a long and distinguished public health career for more than 30 years.

He’s recognised around the world as a health scholar, researcher and diplomat, and is currently a leading figure in the global fight against the Coronavirus.

I am honoured to support the University of Nottingham’s work to educate and prepare public health specialists of the future.

As an Alumnus of the University, I have a deep appreciation of its expertise and dedication to protecting and promoting the health of people worldwide through world class public health training.

As part of his tenure as Honorary Professor, Dr Tedros will teach parts of the University’s Global Public Health Masters programme. 

Today (May 5th), he’ll spend his first day of teaching delivering a masterclass to students on his experiences of tackling the pandemic and what it means for the future of public health. Students from Nottingham Trent are also being invited to join. 

Dr Tedros has a truly impressive career in public health to date. He is renowned globally for his leadership and contribution to medicine through several important national and global public health positions, and now the tremendous leadership he is showing throughout the Covid-19 pandemic; this is an inspiration to all of us.

When international travel is permitted, Dr Tedros is expected to visit the University and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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