Giulia Cecchettin
, the 22-year-old from Vigonovo who was stabbed to death last November 11th by her ex-boyfriend, obtained today a honorary degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Padua.
When the murder occurred, the young woman had already completed her thesis and was close to her degree discussion.
THE VIDEO OF THE CEREMONY
The girl's family members - her father Gino, her sister Elena and her brother Davide - took part in the ceremony in the main hall of the Bo, together with the Minister of University and Research Anna Maria Bernini, the rector Daniela Mapelli, the director of the Department of Information Engineering Gaudenzio Meneghesso and the supervisor of Giulia's degree thesis, Silvia Todros.
They wanted to remember the figure of Giulia, her sister Elena and her closest friend, Giulia Zecchin.
"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, and you will always be in our hearts", said Gino Cecchettin, speaking at the ceremony.
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