Oxford University to make Latin non-binary for graduation ceremonies

Oxford may change 800-year-old Latin degree ceremony for non-binary grads

‘The university has conferred its degrees in Latin since the 12th century, but the wording used could be changed to make it more inclusive.’…

Oxford University to make Latin non-binary for graduation ceremonies

Oxford University is set to alter Latin for non-binary students during graduation ceremonies. The Latin used during ceremonies has always referred to “masters, ladies and gentlemen”.However proposals are now being made to the 5,000 academics and staff that make up Oxford’s governing body to change the language to make it more inclusive.As part of the changes, individuals "supplicating" doctorates in divinity, civil law, medicine, surgery, or mas…