Irish Filmmaker Margo Harkin Refuses University of Galway Honorary Doctorate over Its Israeli Ties

Irish filmmaker Margo Harkin refuses University of Galway honorary doctorate over its Israeli ties

Irish filmmaker Margo Harkin has refused an Honorary Doctorate from University of Galway in protest of its continued partnership with an Israeli institution.

Famous film-maker to refuse degree from University of Galway due to Technion links - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Film-maker Margo Harkin says she will not accept an honorary degree from the University of Galway due to its links with Israeli institution Technion. She joins Lelia Doolan and the late Margaretta D’Arcy to become the latest to either refuse or return their degrees. The Derry based filmmaker was due to collect her degree at a ceremony this Thursday at the University along with artist Brian Bourke, ent…