Adam Goodes receives honorary doctorate

Adam Goodes has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Sydney in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Australian society. Former Australian of the year, human rights advocate and sports hero Adam Goodes has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Health Sciences for his outstanding contribution to Australian society. Vice-Chancellor and Principal Dr Michael Spence awarded Adam Goodes a Doctor of Health Sciences (honoris causa) in a ceremony at the University's Great Hall on Thursday 28 September. "Adam is a champion on and off the field. His sporting achievements are remarkable but do not define him entirely, he is larger than football," said Dr Spence. "His dedication to human rights, the fight against racism and to helping young Aboriginal people, have made an indelible mark on the Australian landscape." Adam Goodes emphasised the importance of education during his address to graduates by saying: "In my opinion, education is the absolute underlying key for people to achieve their goals," he said. "Not just because it provides them with a knowledge and understanding of the world and the people around them, but also because it enables people to dream, and dream big.