5 November 2010
Students to graduate at first ever autumn ceremony
The academic achievements of more than 600 students will be celebrated later this month when the University of Dundee holds its first ever autumn graduation.
Taking place at the Caird Hall over two ceremonies on Wednesday, 17th November, the graduation has been designed so that students whose courses finish after the traditional summer graduation in late June can receive their awards as soon as possible after successfully completing their studies.
A total of 652 graduands spanning a wide range of disciplines will receive the undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and diplomas. They will be joined by family and friends for their big day.
The first ceremony will take place at 10am, and will see students receive their awards gained from the College of Arts and Social Sciences and College of Art, Science and Engineering. This includes students from subjects as diverse as accounting, architecture, design, humanities and computing.
Professor Pete Downes, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University, said he was looking forward to hosting the University’s first autumn graduation.
'It was felt that this was a way of allowing all students to graduate, and mark this special occasion with their families, as soon as possible after confirmation of their award,' he said.
'A large number of those who will be graduating at these ceremonies will be students from postgraduate programmes which do not align with the traditional academic year, as well as undergraduates who are eligible following a late summer examination board.
'It is important to us that every single member of the University of Dundee community feels equally valued, and holding the autumn graduation allows everyone to enjoy the graduation experience to the full. We wanted to show how much we value these students by giving them the chance to celebrate their success in the same way as those who can graduate in June.'
The afternoon ceremony, which begins at 2.30pm, will see students from the College of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Life Sciences, and School of Education, Social Work and Community Education graduate.
John Milligan, the long-serving Chair of the University Court who retired in June, will be receiving an honorary degree during the morning ceremony, while Brian Cox will be formally installed as Rector of the University as part of the afternoon ceremony.
Professor Downes continued, 'This is a fitting way to recognise the work John put in as Chair of Court over six years. He has been a fantastic supporter of the University, and we are delighted to recognise his commitment during that time. It will also be a pleasure to see Brian Cox officially installed as Rector at this event.'
The graduates and their families will then be able to celebrate their achievements with a Winter Wonderland-themed party taking place at Campus Green from 7pm to 10pm, with musical entertainment provided. To enquire about tickets, which cost £10, contact Registry on 01382 385017 or graduation@dundee.ac.uk.
More information is available by visiting www.dundee.ac.uk/wintergrad2010.
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