What does the cryptic crossword clue "One awarded a degree put heads together mid-week (8)" mean?

The definition is "One awarded a degree". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CONFER (synonym="CONFER") + EE (synonym="EE") = CONFEREE; definition: "One awarded a degree" The answer is CONFEREE.

One awarded a degree put heads together mid-week (8)

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