In May 2014, the "Harry Potter" actress walked across the commencement stage at Brown University, where she earned a bachelor's in English literature. She also pursued studies at Oxford University during her Ivy years, and took a year off in 2011 to film.

Later that year, Watson was appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, and gave an impassioned speech about women's rights. As part of her new role, she helped launch the HeForShe campaign.