Johnny Bourke graduated yesterday from the University of Canterbury with a PhD. He is pictured with Rhonda Brown (stepmother), Kim Eggleston (mother), Corrin (wife), Rex (father) with twin sons Oliver and Leonardo. Photo: University of CanterburyA Greymouth man paralysed in a surfing accident 12 years ago graduated from the University of Canterbury yesterday with a doctorate. Attending Johnny Bourke's graduation were his family including his father Rex, wife and his five-year-old twins. Professor Philip Schulter said he had overseen almost 20 PhD students and Dr Bourke rated as one of the best.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 14, 2017 02:37 UTC