Graduation 2021

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Graduation 2021

University of Suffolk Graduation and Mark Your Achievement events 2021 Over 2,500 of our students graduated across the county in October 2021, and the majority of them attended ceremonies held on the Ipswich Waterfront, a welcome return to normal celebrations. Professor Helen Langton, our Vice‑Chancellor and CEO, said, “We were delighted to welcome back the Class of 2021 for their graduation ceremonies. It has been a challenging time for everyone especially those finishing their degree and going into the world of work or further study. We are very proud of our graduates and enjoyed celebrating their achievements.” The October ceremonies followed the celebrations held in May for the Class of 2020 to mark their achievements. Due to the Covid‑19 restrictions on large scale public events, the Mark Your Achievement events took the place of the usual graduation ceremonies. The events gave graduates the opportunity to wear their gown, be formally congratulated by the University in the presence of their family, and have the traditional photographs taken.

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Honorary Awards Honorary awards recognise notable contributions to the educational or cultural well‑being of society, in business, industry, commerce or enterprise, reflecting academic distinction, public or community service, or an exceptional contribution to the University of Suffolk. Honorary awards were presented in October to Stephen Foster, Duncan Bathgate, Geoff Barton, Celia Edey OBE, Albert Grant OBE, Cynthia Capey, Robin Christopherson MBE, Rae Snape and Susan Falch‑Lovesey.