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Summary 20 years after Oxford University awarded her a doctorate Saan Suu Kyi will receive it on June 20.
Nearly 20 years after Oxford University awarded her an honorary doctorate in Civil Law, Myanmar opposition leader Aung Saan Suu Kyi will arrive in UK to receive it at a special ceremony on June 20, the university said on Thursday.Suu Kyi studied, married and lived in Oxford until 1988, when she left for Myanmar to visit her ailing mother, but did not leave due to fears that she would not be allowed to return by the military junta.Suu Kyi will receive the honorary doctorate in civil law at Encaenia, the ceremony at which the university awards honorary degrees to distinguished people.Professor Andrew Hamilton , vice-chancellor of the university, said, We are delighted that Daw Suu is finally able to return to the university and greatly are looking forward to what will be a very special occasion.Suu Kyi read PPE (Philosophy , Politics and Economics ) at St Hughs College from 1964 to 1967.
