Students celebrate at graduation ceremonies

Three of the uni’s faculties – Creative Arts, Technologies and Science (CATS), the Business School (UBBS) and Health and Social Sciences (HSS) – were represented during the ceremonies at St Mary’s Parish Churc.

A number of honorary degrees were also awarded over the four days. They included John David Caudwell, former Chief Executive of Phones 4 U who is now chairman and founder of the charity Caudwell Children, Lionel Barber, editor of the Financial Times and Partha Dey, the Luton businessman who recently climbed Mount Everest.

More than 600 students attended nine graduation ceremonies between Tuesday and Friday (19-22 July). The celebration for the civic ceremony included a procession through the town centre led by the award-winning University Pipe Band.

The University’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Les Ebdon CBE, said: “Our students have worked incredibly hard to get this far and I congratulate each and every one of them for remaining focused and dedicated throughout.

“It is always a privilege to take part in graduation and celebrate the success of our graduates. Each student makes a unique contribution to the University and the graduation ceremony recognises that in a special way.”