Nick Cave has been awarded an honorary degree by Monash University in Melbourne. Cave was granted the Doctor of Laws by University Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins and Chancellor Dr Alan Finkel.
Cave studied at the Caulfield Institute of Technology in 1977 and 1978 but left his studies to pursue his music career.In a statement Professor Larkins said, "Nick Cave's substantial achievements in the creative arts and in raising Australia's profile internationally make him a worthy candidate for recognition by Monash University. In addition to his musical contributions, Nick Cave has shown an outstanding ability to contribute to writing and acting - he is truly an extraordinary creative talent."
"His reputation and popularity crosses age and culture barriers. As an
Australian largely based out of London, and previously in Sao Paulo, Los
Angeles and Berlin, Nick Cave has been successful in increasing the profile
of Australia internationally, particularly in terms of our nation's creative
and artistic capabilities."
Dr Finkel congratulated Nick Cave on his honorary degree, the first
presented this year. "Nick is a now a proud part of the Monash community. The University is Australia's largest research-intensive university, with more than 55,000 students, 200,000 alumni, a presence on three continents and a proud history of going boldly onto the world arena in both creative and scientific endeavours," Dr Finkel said
Dean of the Faculty of Art & Design John Redmond congratulated Nick Cave on his honorary degree and said he was one of the most high profile students to have studied within the faculty.
"The Faculty of Art & Design is a community that fosters student creativity and inquiry and, as Nick Cave shows, encourages experimentation and excellence in many artistic spheres. I am delighted that we can call Nick Cave a Monash graduate."
Nick Cave has released more than 20 albums with The Birthday Party and The Bad Seeds.
He was also published novels and written a screen-play. The University gave Nick his degree for his major impact on contemporary alternative culture.
