Sri Lankan-born Professor Nishan Canagarajah, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester, has been formally knighted by King Charles III. The investiture ceremony took place at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, July 7th. Professor Canagarajah received this prestigious honour for his significant and exceptional contributions to higher education, particularly for championing inclusion. Born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, he was educated locally before moving to the UK. The knighthood grants him the right to use the title 'Sir'.
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Sri Lankan-born Professor Nishan Canagarajah Knighted by King Charles III
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Prof. Nishan Canagarajah knighted by King Charles III.
Honoured for higher education and inclusion contributions.
Sri Lankan-born academic receives title 'Sir'.