The University of Padua awards the honorary degree to Giulia Cecchettin. 22-year-old from Vigonovo was stabbed to death last November 11th by her ex-boyfriend.

When the murder occurred, the young woman had already completed her thesis and was close to her degree discussion. "You have caused a tear in our consciences, in mine first. You will always be in the hearts of those who loved and knew you," said her father Gino.