Glowing graduates become Hatfield Heroes

An outlet shopping centre is celebrating graduates who have achieved personal milestones and inspire others in the community.

The Galleria is shining a spotlight on three University of Hertfordshire graduates as part of their Hatfield Heroes series, an initiative launched to recognise and celebrate local individuals who are making a difference to their own lives and the wider community.

Drusilla Jacobs graduated with a Master of Pharmacy, earning First-Class Honours and a Gold Go Herts Award. Drusilla said: “With determination, preparation, grace and support, the seemingly impossible can become conceivable, the probable almost certain and the impossible attainable.”

Saqlain Abbas completed his law degree with a focus on international commercial law and land law.

Saqlain said: “In the end, hard work truly pays off. I graduated with good marks, making my family, teachers and myself proud.” His nomination for the Dean’s Award as a Grace Ononiwu Rising Star on the LLB stands out as one of his proudest achievements.

Siria Meha, an MEng Aerospace Studies graduate, achieved First-Class Honours, excelling in a traditionally male-dominated field. Siria said: “At the beginning, I wasn’t particularly confident in my abilities, but I realised I was just as capable because everything had its structure and procedure that could be learned.”

She plans on pursuing a part-time doctoral degree while continuing her athletic career as a CrossFit champion.

The Galleria’s Centre Director Tim Stirling said: “These are all incredible individuals who have proven that dedication and commitment pay off. We’re delighted to honour their achievements this month, but also celebrate all those recent graduates from the University of Hertfordshire that have worked so hard to achieve in their individual fields.

“It’s no mean feat to achieve a degree, so Drusilla, Saqlain and Siria are aptly joining our Hatfield Heroes Series in honour of their efforts. We hope this recognition will inspire others to follow in their footsteps.”