Graduates in gowns and hats

Graduation Stories

Graduation Stories - Winter 2024

Stories from our Winter 2024 graduates.

Hollie Davidson at P&J Live, Aberdeen

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.

Jen Beattie at P&J Live, Aberdeen

One of Scotland’s most capped and successful footballers has been recognised by Robert Gordon University (RGU) following a glittering club and international career.

Adetola Oguntade, a graduate from Scotts, at the Winter 2024 graduations, P & J Live

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.

Carla Angus, Gray's graduate 2024, with her MA degree show.

A mature student from Banff, who returned to study alongside her daughter at Gray’s School of Art after built up an extensive career in the Arts.

Catherine Lily Mearns, RGU graduate from Gray's holding her graduation hat at the P & J Live.

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.

Craig Russell at P&J Live

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 - MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management

Cynthia Ejeagha has praised the support she received from RGU after successfully completing MSc, International Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Daniel Carlier at P&J Live, Aberdeen

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.

Diane Conolly Philip celebrating with her graduation hat at the Winter Graduations 2024 at the P& J Live

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.

Gemmery Diamanti Winter Graduate 2024

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 at P&J Live, Aberdeen

Hannah Olawoye has completed her PhD on Information Management while successfully balancing motherhood.

Kholood Alam at P&J Live, Aberdeen

Kholood Alam is graduation with distinction and completing Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Law LLM despite suffering a broken leg during her studies.

Matt Wallace – MSc Corporate Communications and Public Affairs

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.

Paul McArdle, a graduate in Adult Nursing, celebrating at the P & J Live ceremony Winter 2024

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.

Qurat Ul Ein at P&J Live, Aberdeen

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).

Sarah Purser, Mental Health Nursing Graduate Winter Graduations 2024

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.

Shavonne Connor Winter Graduation 2024

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).

Shona Gray Winter Graduation 2024

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.

Stephen Salter outside the P&J Live

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 at P&J Live

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.

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