Graduation Stories
Graduation Stories - Summer 2022
Stories from our Summer 2022 graduates.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has recognised the work of Scottish computing science teacher Toni Scullion with an honorary degree at its graduation ceremony this week.
Following in his father’s footsteps from more than 20 years ago, Turriff-raised Andrew Forbes has also earned his MBA and graduates from Robert Gordon University for the second time.
Recovering from pandemic-imposed redundancy, an unwavering 21-year-old from Moray, who thought university might not be for her, celebrates achieving a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting and Finance.
An ambitious and resilient student from Caithness celebrates achieving a first-class BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance after finding the experience of moving away from home to attend university daunting.
To achieve his dream of global travel and entrepreneurship, 21-year-old Phillip Wallace found his focus and drive at university; he graduates with honours as a Bachelor of Management and Marketing.
Leader in public health, Duncan Selbie, has been awarded an honorary degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU) at its graduation ceremony this week.
Graduating with a First-Class Honours in Business Management, Katherine is building on the success of her third-year placement in the waste management industry and has secured a full-time graduate job in Aberdeen based Keenan Recycling company.
European football journalist and award-winning author, Graham Hunter, has been recognised with an honorary degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).
The first woman to be appointed as Lord Dean of Guild of the City of Aberdeen since its establishment in 1214 has been recognised by Robert Gordon University (RGU) with an honorary degree.
Having endured an isolating pandemic experience, a determined 24-year-old who battled with self-doubt and lack of motivation is graduating with a First - Class Honours in BSc Applied Social Sciences.
With a dream to pursue a career in the legal industry, Agata says she is extremely proud to be graduating with a Distinction in a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (DPLP) which has given her the skills and confidence to hit the ground running as a trainee solicitor.
A 22-year-old from Elgin helped to raise more than £12,500 for charities local to Robert Gordon University (RGU) before graduating with first class honours in Events Management.
Having grown up in a deprived area in a low-income family, Morgan (23) describes her astonishment, disbelief and immense pride at being awarded a 2.1 (Hons) Degree in Law. As the first person in her family to go to University, Morgan, says never in her wildest dreams, did she think she’d graduate. She attributes her success to hard work, determination and a wonderful experience at RGU.
With a passion for engineering and a family history in the profession, 23-year-old Keir Smith not only graduates from his MEng Mechanical Engineering course with distinction but does so with four job offers to choose from.
From the age of 11, Daisy McCran wanted to study Media at university. On Wednesday 13 July, she graduated with honours as a Bachelor of Arts in Media from Robert Gordon University (RGU).
A 22-year-old from Alford with ambitions of becoming an Azure Solutions Architect has graduated from Robert Gordon University (RGU) with first class honours.
After working part-time alongside her studies throughout the global pandemic, a 22-year-old from Inverness is ready for the next steps in her career after graduating from Robert Gordon University (RGU) as a Bachelor of Arts with honours.
Moray based graduate, Kellis Reid, feels proud to have accomplished their degree in Communication Design and is looking forward to supporting the local economy and the creative offering in the North-East of Scotland.
A dedicated and determined Moray-based mature student juggled a full-time job as an NHS Grampian Nurse and her family commitments to once again return to RGU to earn a master’s degree.
A determined soon to be NHS Biomedical Scientist from Aberdeenshire is graduating with a First-Class Honours in BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science.
With family connections to Robert Gordon University's (RGU) campus and having always known she wanted to be an artist, Caroline Hendry, is graduating with a First Class Honours and is looking forward to a career in the Fine Art world.
With a passion for Art and Design, Emmajane returned to education, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to pursue a career in the creative sector. She is now graduating with a First Class Honours degree in Contemporary Art Practice from Gray's School of Art, and is the winner of the first ever Principal’s Award for Fine Art.
Having had a personal bereavement shortly before starting University, Erin Anderson feels extremely proud to have successfully made it through her four years of study and to be starting her first graduate job as an Assistant Architectural Technician.
A passionate football player who never expected to go to university has demonstrated his talent and resilience outside the field as he balanced multiple jobs and full-time studies to achieve a BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching.