Graduation Stories
Graduation Stories - Winter 2024
Stories from our Winter 2024 graduates.
One of Scotland’s most capped and successful footballers has been recognised by Robert Gordon University (RGU) following a glittering club and international career.
A trailblazer in world rugby has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU) to top off a landmark year in her profession.
An international student from Nigeria, qualifying with a MSc in Construction Project Management, who has ambitions to return to his homeland to make Africa ‘greener’ by building environmentally friendly buildings.
A Scottish multidisciplinary artist who won a Wasps Award for contemporary art and has exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh and the Scottish Ceramics Centre, graduates with a BA (Hons) in Painting.
A father from Inverness has graduated from Robert Gordon University (RGU) by undertaking a Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) while employed by the NHS, achieving two promotions in the process.
Cynthia Ejeagha has praised the support she received from RGU after successfully completing MSc, International Hospitality and Tourism Management.
When Daniel Carlier walks across the stage at P&J Live it marks the completion of his Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) in BSc (Hons) Data Science as well as juggling a busy family life with a full-time job.
A mature student from Inverness who graduates with a First-Class Graduate Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) in Construction and the Built Environment after switching career with a 6-month-old baby.
Gary McMillan’s walk across the stage at P&J Live marks the completion of the BA (Hons) Social Work Distance Learning and his first steps as he looks to progress his career.
At age 20 Gemmery took a gap year from her hometown of Castiglione Del Lago in Italy and travelled to Aberdeen to learn English. 11 years on, she’s qualifying with a BSc in Adult Nursing and has her first job at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital.
Hannah Olawoye has completed her PhD on Information Management while successfully balancing motherhood.
Kholood Alam is graduation with distinction and completing Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law LLM despite suffering a broken leg during her studies.
An international student from Ghana, who has grown to love Aberdeen for its unique charm, calming atmosphere, and welcoming community.
When Matt Wallace walks across the stage at P&J Live to graduate in MSc Corporate Communications and Public Affairs it marks another huge milestone in a journey which has taken him from Canada to RGU.
Having switched to nursing after 22 years in the print industry, graduate Paul is preparing to swim the English Channel for four charities including the Friends of Neuro Ward at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Woodend Hospital.
With a passion for chemistry and a dream of joining the pharmaceutical industry, Qurat Ul Ein chose to study MSc Analytical Science - Drug Analysis and Toxicology at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
An experienced North Sea offshore worker has graduated with first class honours having completed a four-year Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) with Robert Gordon University (RGU).
A newly appointed Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service nurse, who overcame challenges with dyslexia and dysgraphia, to pursue a career in nursing so she can help people at their most vulnerable.
Moray graduate, Shavonne, has overcome challenges with dyslexia to graduate with a BSc in Mental Health Nursing and is looking forward to starting her dream job for the Children and Adolescents Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
A mum of two from Aberdeenshire, qualifying with a post-graduate diploma in Advancing Practice, who has started working as a school nurse for NHS Grampian.
After having already amassed over 30 years in the energy industry, an Operations Director in Aberdeen combined his work with study to graduate this winter with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Sustainability and Energy Transitions with distinction.
Stacy de Souza is graduating from Robert Gordon University (RGU) again, but this time it is as a postgraduate having successfully completed a MSc Human Resource Management.
Favour Mana Gana has set her sights on a bright future after graduating with distinction in MSc Project Management from RGU.
A mature student from Banff, who returned to study alongside her daughter at Gray’s School of Art after an extensive career in the Arts.