On May 22nd 2004, Philip Cohen received the honorary degree of Doctor of Medicine from the University of Linkoping, Sweden, for his contributions to the research in the Life Sciences and the development of Biotechnology in Dundee. Commenting on the award Philip said 'This came as a most unexpected surprise but one that I am delighted to accept on behalf of everyone in the MRC Protein Phosphorylation Unit and Faculty of Life Sciences at Dundee. I was also surprised to receive a request from Linkoping for the circumference of one of my fingers. Apparently, I will be given a ring during the ceremony to signify my ‘marriage' with the University of Linkoping.'