University of Suffolk Graduation 2022 Brochure for East Coast College

CHANCELLOR’S CONGRATULATIONS

It is with great pleasure that as Chancellor I congratulate you, on graduating and seeing the fruition of the work that you have put in over the years.

Because of COVID and lockdowns, compared to other cohorts of university students, you will have had the most unusual and, often the most frustrating of university experiences. Looking back on these, do remember that you learnt to overcome adversity at challenging times and adapted. Your graduation is even more special as a consequence, and you can take many of the lessons around resilience with you as you march forward.

At this time of achievement, do remember to say thank you to family, friends and staff – all those who have supported you along the way, showing appreciation is important and valued.

You are now a graduate and therefore linked to the University in a new way as a member of our Alumni Community, and as alumni, you are also now an ambassador. I too am an ambassador for this wonderful university. Other hats including being a writer, a professor and a senior adviser in international development. In all my work, I am an advocate for women’s rights and for diversity and equality of opportunity. This drive comes directly from my heritage and the fights

of my great-grandmother Emmeline and grandmother Sylvia Pankhurst – leaders of the British suffragette movement.

Looking back, history reminds us of how far we have come, but to make a difference in the world, we also need to focus on the present and the future. I believe we have individual and collective responsibility to make the world a better place, including by promoting norms that value ALL people, challenging discrimination and prejudice wherever it lurks. I also believe in the importance of finding joy and wonder in our lives – hence my motto which is that we should all strive for both ‘Fun and Purpose’.

I hope that on your own individual path, you will find ways to champion the University of Suffolk supporting the institution and the students that follow in your footsteps.

Once again, many congratulations. We are very proud of you.

All the very best with your future endeavours and please keep in touch.

Dr Helen Pankhurst Chancellor

VICE-CHANCELLOR’S

CONGRATULATIONS

stuck with your studies and progressed to complete your programmes demonstrating your resilience and commitment. Today it is time to celebrate your accomplishments and we congratulate you on attaining your award. Your university is hugely proud of you and your achievements and also proud of the progress we are making as we take our place in the landscape of higher education.

look back in years to come and see the difference you have made in the workplace as a result of your education.

I am delighted to welcome you, and your family and friends to your graduation ceremony at the University of Suffolk.

Graduation is the culmination of all your hard work and as a member of the class of 2022, you should be extremely proud of all that you have achieved, both individually and collectively and within the context of a global pandemic. I am extremely proud of the fact that you

As Vice-Chancellor, I always find Graduation a good time to reflect. There is much in the press about the value of a university award but little of the discourse focuses on the value to the individual and the society in which they live and work. At the University of Suffolk we transform lives through education and research, ensuring that we make a positive impact on individuals, communities and society.

We aim to prepare you for your future working life to make an impact on the world around you. Our graduate employment rates remain excellent, demonstrating our students value in a competitive market. So, I urge you to be confident in the person that you have become through your studies and to take this learning and confidence into your workplace. Our country has never needed skilled graduates as it does now, and I know that many of you will

I also recognise that you will have received significant support from family, friends and university colleagues during your time with us, many of whom will be with you today. Do make time to thank those who have helped you to succeed; they are equally proud of all you have achieved and pleased to have played their part in your success. They will be rooting for you as you cross the stage to receive your award.

As you graduate, we are proud to be able to welcome you to the University of Suffolk Alumni Community, your permanent link with your university. Our alumni community are important to us, and we hope that you will continue to participate, take up opportunities and remain involved, whether through further study or, for example, through mentoring or supporting students in your workplace.

I wish you every success for the future. Take pride in being a graduate and alumni of the University of Suffolk and be our ambassador in your future life and career.

Professor Helen Langton Vice-Chancellor and CEO

WHY FIT IN WHEN YOU WERE BORN TO STAND OUT

Dr Seuss

CONGRATULATIONS FROM OUR DEANS

Suffolk Business School

Class of 2022 – congratulations and well done!

University represents an important chapter of your life, a springboard to employment, an opportunity to launch your own business, promotion or further study, and what a final year at the University it has been for you. Each one of you has worked tremendously hard and should be immensely proud of your achievements. With your talent, skills and knowledge I know you will go on to make a positive impact in whatever you choose to do – and for that we wish you the very best of luck.

Your journey with the University of Suffolk does not end here, we hope you will stay in touch and share your stories of success by becoming an active member of our Alumni network. Once again, congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your next adventure.

Kind Regards, Gups

Professor Gurpreet Jagpal Pro Vice-Chancellor Business and Entrepreneurship

School of Engineering, Arts, Science and Technology

On behalf of our School, I am delighted to offer my congratulations to each of you for obtaining your degree from the University of Suffolk.

The recent years have been difficult, but particularly for you as you have been completing your studies and moving on to new challenges. The success of your award is testament to your perseverance and commitment. At Suffolk, we are clear that the skills and confidence you have developed will allow you to thrive in whatever you choose to do next, both in your future workplace and also in your wider life in society as a whole.

Enjoy your celebrations today with family and friends. Do remember that you will always be welcome at the University of Suffolk and particularly in the School of Engineering, Arts, Science and Technology. As a graduate of the University, you are now joining the University of Suffolk Alumni Community which will allow you to keep in touch with your friends and peers and help support future students sharing the same journey.

Professor Alistair Mathie Dean for the School of Engineering, Arts, Science and Technology

School of Health and Sports Sciences

Congratulations on your graduation. The staff in the School of Health and Sports Sciences, and all those organisations who work with us, are celebrating your success. This has been the most challenging of times and we are so proud of all that you have achieved.

We hope that your time with the University of Suffolk has provided you with the foundation for lifelong learning and success in your future. Education is transformative, it will take you on a journey, help you grow and provide endless opportunity, and we are delighted you started your journey here. As one of our alumni you will always be welcome to return to the University of Suffolk for your future studies or as a member of our team.

I, and the teams, congratulate you again.

Dr Sam Chenery-Morris Dean for the School of Health and Sports Sciences

School of Social Sciences and Humanities

From everyone in the School, our heartfelt congratulations go out to our fabulous graduates of the Class of 2022! The dedication you have exhibited over the course of your degree is impressive, during some especially challenging times. Your determination, dedication, and drive in good times, along with your perseverance and resilience in bad, highlights the wonderful character and quality of our students. As you embark on exciting new challenges, we wish you well and much happiness. As alumni, you will always remain part of the Suffolk family. We are all so very proud of you and all your achievements, today and in the future.

Professor Brian McCook Dean for the School of Social Sciences and Humanities

THE

The ceremony begins with the entrance of the academic procession. The procession includes members of academic staff, senior managers, recipients of Honorary Awards and the Conferring Officer from the University of Suffolk.

Once the stage party have taken their places, the ceremony is formally opened and the Conferring Officer gives an opening address.

If an Honorary Degree is being awarded, a senior member of the University will take the role of orator to present the Honorary Graduand before their award is conferred followed by a response from the Honorary Graduate.

Statements of authority are then made before the presentation of graduands for their awards to be conferred. Each graduand is called to the stage individually by name to be congratulated by the Conferring Officer.

After all awards have been conferred and prizes presented, one of the new graduates will make a speech on behalf of the graduates.

The ceremony is then formally closed and the stage party lead the new graduates from the venue.

University of Suffolk Mace

Processions often feature a ceremonial mace, for example at parliamentary or formal academic occasions.

Traditionally, a ceremonial mace is a highly ornamented staff of metal or wood, carried by a mace-bearer before a sovereign or other high officials in civic ceremonies intended to represent the official’s authority.

Within higher education, a ceremonial mace has been a symbol of university scholarship and integrity since the 11th century. Local wood turner, Darren Breeze, created our mace in 2019 using a design by Elizabeth Martin, following a county-wide competition. The design is traditional with a modern twist incorporating typically Suffolk symbols and associations in a subtle way. The design features the sun rising over the sea, the University’s iconic Question Mark and three ‘nut bolts’, created using the University’s 3D printer, symbolising Suffolk’s Trinity; the Suffolk Punch horse, the Black Faced sheep and the Red Poll cattle.

The academic dress at today’s graduation ceremonies has evolved from the traditional clothing worn by scholars at the first universities in medieval times. Each university’s academic dress is unique with the hood shapes and colours identifying the award and awarding institution. The colours for our hoods are based on the county crest of Suffolk.

For awards of the University of Suffolk: Undergraduate awards

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Recipients of Certificates of Higher Education wear a simple shaped hood in golden yellow, fully lined with white Suffolk jacquard, with the top edge of the cuff bound with cardinal red

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Recipients of Diplomas of Higher Education wear a simple shaped hood in golden yellow, fully lined with white Suffolk jacquard, with the top edge of the cuff bound with mid blue

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

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Recipients of Foundation degrees wear a simple shaped hood in golden yellow, lined with white Suffolk jacquard with a grey cuff

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Recipients of the Certificate in Education wear a simple shaped hood in golden yellow, fully lined with white Suffolk jacquard, with the top edge of the cuff bound in grey

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Recipients of the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education wear a simple shaped hood in golden yellow, fully lined with white Suffolk jacquard including the cuff

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Recipients of Bachelors degrees wear a simple shaped hood in golden yellow, lined with white Suffolk jacquard and with a grey cuff

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The hood is worn over a black gown with closed short sleeves and turn back cuffs held in place with three golden yellow buttons

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The hat is a square black cloth mortarboard

From left to right: Foundation degree, Certificate of Higher Education, Diploma of Higher Education, Certificate in Education, Professional Certificate in Education, Bachelors degree.

University of Suffolk Academic Dress /2017

University of Suffolk Academic Dress /2017

of Suffolk

From left to right: Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Integrated Masters, Taught Masters.

Postgraduate awards

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Recipients of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education wear a special simple shaped hood in grey, lined with white Suffolk jacquard, and part lined with golden yellow

Honorary awards

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Recipients of Honorary Doctorates wear a full shaped hood in scarlet, fully lined with white Suffolk jacquard with the cape and top edge bound with gold mylar

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Recipients of Postgraduate Certificates wear a special simple shaped hood in grey, lined with white Suffolk jacquard, and part lined with golden yellow with cardinal red trim

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The hood is worn over a scarlet gown with the facings lined with white Suffolk jacquard and trimmed on the outer edge with gold mylar. The sleeves of the gown are lined with white Suffolk jacquard, with the turn back cuff held in place by a gold cord and button

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Recipients of Postgraduate Diplomas wear a special simple shaped hood in grey, lined with white Suffolk jacquard, and part lined with golden yellow with mid blue trim

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The hat is a velvet bonnet in scarlet with a gold cord and tassel

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Recipients of Integrated Masters degrees wear a full shaped hood in grey, fully lined with white Suffolk jacquard, with the cape edge bound with white and the top edge bound with golden yellow

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Recipients of Masters degrees wear a full shaped hood in grey, fully lined with white Suffolk jacquard, with the cape and top edge bound with golden yellow

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The hood is worn over a black gown with long booted sleeves with a golden yellow cord and button on the yoke

▪ The hat is either a black square mortarboard or a black soft hat

Suffolk

UNIVERSITY OF SUFFOLK

The University of Suffolk is a transformational university, absorbing the best of UK university traditions and aligning them with a twenty-first century audience and a modern world of employment and entrepreneurship.

We are dedicated to championing innovative thinking in everything we do. From our curriculum and how we teach, to our research and enterprise activities and the impact we have on our local communities, our lecturers and our students, and the business community through our collaborations on innovation projects. We have forged strong alliances with industry and specialise in high-impact research, creating opportunities to accelerate

innovations to the marketplace and train the specialised workforce to achieve this. Our strong networks with local, national and international organisations and institutions enhance the skills of our graduates providing invaluable experience for their chosen career. Academic teaching at our main Ipswich campus is based around four Schools; School of Engineering, Arts, Science and Technology, School of Health and

Sports Sciences, School of Social Sciences and Humanities and Suffolk Business School. Teaching and learning across the Schools is innovative and high quality, stimulated by student engagement and informed by research and scholarly activity from our specialist research institutes.

We are continually developing our campus to include new facilities. The Hold, in partnership with Suffolk County Council, houses the Suffolk Archives collection alongside teaching resources for the University and public facilities for community activity, it is a catalyst for an audience-focused service reaching diverse communities and creating new opportunities for academic research.

At Adastral Park, the new DigiTech Centre has opened. The result of a collaboration between the University of

Suffolk and BT, with funding from the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP). The Centre provides training in cutting-edge digital skills for careers in information and communications technology. It boasts specialist hightech laboratories for Data Science and AI, Cyber Security, and Internet of Things technologies and is jointly used by staff, students and businesses based at the Park.

This year, the University opened the newly developed Health and Wellbeing Building, a space on-campus supporting the promotion of integrated care amongst our student body, practice partners and the wider community. It houses brand-new clinical simulation facilities, two state-of-the-art hospital wards, a midwifery birthing unit, a new sports and exercise facility, a

working radiography imaging suite and counselling/physiotherapy clinic rooms.

It is also home to the Integrated Care Academy (ICA); a unique alliance between the University, NHS Integrated Care System and Suffolk County Council. The ICA is an exemplar in the field of integrated care, extending local impact, regionally, nationally and internationally. As the only Integrated Care Academy in the UK, it demonstrates how Suffolk and North East Essex is one of the best places in the world for learning, developing and implementing integrated care, creating exciting opportunities for our staff, students and alumni.

We look forward to keeping in touch with our 2022 graduates and continuing to share these initiatives as they grow.

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Science degree receives accreditation

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Centre low-carbon Smart House

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OUR PARTNERS

University of Suffolk at East Coast College

Based in the lively coastal towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft, the University of Suffolk at East Coast College offers a growing range of Foundation and Honours degrees, the majority of which are led by lecturers who are active in their specialist fields with established links to employers and the local community. The College boasts an internationally renowned centre of excellence in engineering, offshore and related maritime safety and logistics, and a dedicated Energy Skills Centre.

University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College

Providing a friendly and welcoming environment, the University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College is just a few minutes walk from the University campus on the Ipswich Waterfront. Located in a purpose-built £70m facility forming part of the Ipswich Innovation Quarter, students benefit from a dedicated higher education social space, teaching innovation centre and a civil engineering laboratory.

University of Suffolk at West Suffolk College

University of Suffolk at West Suffolk College is an established and excellent centre for higher education located in Bury St Edmunds. The College has its own unique identity and a strong commitment to student achievement. A wide range of career-related Foundation and Honours degrees are available at the dedicated higher education facilities.

DanceEast

The University has an established partnership with DanceEast to deliver the BA (Hons) Dance programme, the first two-year work-based dance degree in the UK, responding to growth in demand for dance artists working in health, education and community settings.

Global Banking School

Global Banking School (GBS) is a partner institution of the University of Suffolk. The University validates a range of undergraduate degree programmes delivered at GBS campuses in Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester, and successful students graduate with a University of Suffolk award.

Initial Teacher Training

The University works in partnership with four Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers: BEC Teacher Training, Inspiration Teacher Training, North Essex Teacher Training, and Suffolk and Norfolk SCITT. On successful completion of the programme, trainees receive a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), awarded and conferred by the University of Suffolk, enabling them to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

London School of Commerce

The London School of Commerce (LSC) is an Associate College of the University of Suffolk. The University has validated a range of business-related undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree programmes for delivery by LSC at its campuses in London, Manchester, Malta and Sri Lanka, with successful students graduating with a University of Suffolk award.

University of Suffolk at East Coast College Lowestoft

University of Suffolk at East Coast College Great Yarmouth

Unicaf

Unicaf is a global University of Suffolk partner, delivering a range of undergraduate and taught postgraduate degree programmes to online learners through their innovative digital learning platform. On successful completion, graduates receive a University of Suffolk award.

Unitas

The University works in partnership with Unitas to validate a range of Foundation and Honours degrees in Youth Justice, Crime, Criminology and Criminal Justice. These are delivered via distance learning to those working, or aspiring to work, in the youth and criminal justice systems.

Unlocked Graduates

Unlocked Graduates is a two-year graduate prison officer leadership programme. Students who complete the programme are awarded an MSc in Leadership and Custodial Environments from the University of Suffolk.

University of Suffolk at Suffolk New College

University of Suffolk at West Suffolk College

STUDENTS’ UNION

Congratulations! You’ve made it!

As you are reading this we want you to take a moment to think back over your university experience and reflect on how much you have achieved both in your studies and more generally. There may have been times you felt this day of celebration would never come, especially with the extra challenges you have faced, so today we want you to smile and remind yourself – you made it!

There are so many things to be proud of. You have shaped your university experience. You have attended our events, taken part in our sports and societies, used our advice service and taken advantage of the deals and discounts we have offered. You have continually shaped your Students’ Union (SU) by offering feedback on our services and telling us what we do well and what could be better.

Your votes determined SU leadership and gave you a say on how the SU is driven. You elected your Presidents and officers to take the SU forward for the next year. You have influenced a new strategy to embed student leadership at all levels to ensure future students are represented and at the heart of the decisions we make.

We hope that you enjoy every minute of celebrating your achievements with friends and family.

Your contribution to your SU has been invaluable to our growing community and you will always be welcomed back to visit or support the Union.

Thank you for being a part of this movement. We wish you all the best of luck on your new journey and every success for the future.

AWARDS

We are proud of our Honorary community valuing their support and the energy they bring to our academic institution sharing their time and knowledge to benefit our work.

Honorary Doctorates are awarded to individuals in recognition of their notable contribution to the educational or cultural wellbeing of society, either in Suffolk or further

Geoff Barton was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in 2021 in recognition of his notable contribution to the education sector

afield. This can be in business, industry, commerce or enterprise; for academic distinction in, or services to, academic disciplines of particular interest to the University; for public or community service exceeding professional or job requirements; or an exceptional contribution to the University of Suffolk.

Those who receive an Honorary Award become members of the University of Suffolk Alumni Community, continuing their relationship with the University for many years after the formalities of the graduation ceremonies. We are proud of this year’s new Honoraries and welcome them into the University of Suffolk.

Each year Honorary Awards are conferred on notable individuals at the annual graduation ceremonies, with nominations sought from across the institution.

Jonathan Adnams

OBE

Educated at Framlingham College 1965-72, Jonathan left school at 16 years old to go longshore fishing from Southwold harbour, prior to studying Estate Management at Southampton College of Technology (1974).

Jonathan joined Adnams in November 1975 as an apprentice Brewery Engineer, gaining an ONC and HNC in Mechanical Design Engineering via Lowestoft and Norwich Colleges. He held positions of Distribution Manager and Director from 1980 and Jonathan joined the Adnams board in 1988 as Pubs and Property Director.

He was appointed Adnams Managing Director in 1997, a role which encompassed Brewery Production between 1998 and 2018.

He attended Ashridge Business School 2002-2006. Jonathan led the project teams responsible for the redevelopment and modernisation of the Sole Bay Brewery. He was the inspiration and driving force behind the concept and building of the Copper House Distillery in 2009 where Jonathan took Adnams into the world of distillation of Vodka, Gin and Whisky.

In 2006 Jonathan became Chairman of Adnams plc and Adnams Community Trust and remains so until the present day.

In 2008 he was awarded an OBE for Adnams commitment to Corporate Sustainable Responsibility.

Activities outside of Adnams include sailing, farming and an interest in the history of the Baltic region.

Jonathan is a frequent visitor to Lithuania and studied Lithuanian language at VDU Kaunas (Vytauto Didžiojo University).

Jonathan has a long association with the RNLI, joining the Southwold Lifeboat crew at 17 years old, he held the position of Senior Helmsman from 1980 until his retirement from an active role in 2001. During his 28 year active lifeboat career Jonathan took part in over 200 rescues, during which time 168 lives were saved by the Southwold Lifeboat.

Dr Harry Brünjes BSc MBBS DRCOG FEWI

FRCP (Edin)

Dr Harry Brünjes was born in Norwich and spent his first twenty years in Corton, a clifftop village between Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth. Early education was at St Margaret’s School, North Lowestoft and Bedford Modern School. Subsequently Harry initially graduated from London University and then qualified in medicine at Guy’s Hospital and St Thomas’s Hospital.

In 1995 Harry started the Premier Medical Group (PMG). In 2010 PMG was acquired by Capita. In 2016 Harry re-acquired PMG and rebranded as Kuro Health in 2021.

Harry was Chair of Lancing College between 2009-2019. Since 2015 Harry has been Chair of the English National Opera and Chair of the London Coliseum.

Harry has a lifelong interest in music and theatre. He played piano professionally which subsequently led on to after-dinner speaking. In recent years he has performed his own docudrama ‘Dial Medicine for Murder’ at the Edinburgh Festival followed by a nationwide tour.

Paul Killik Hon Grad 2022

Paul Killik began his investing career in 1969 at Hedderwick Borthwick as a trainee and a Partner’s Assistant, before moving to become a Personal Assistant to the Senior Partner at Killik Haley – a family firm started by a distant relative in 1903. Following a merger, Paul was made Partner at Quilter Goodison in 1977, and began running the Private Client Department in 1983. He was at the forefront of the Thatcher movement to encourage new investors into the stock market, opening the first share shops in Debenhams department stores across London and the Home Counties.

Killik & Co was founded in January 1989 from an old chemist shop in Chelsea; the first stockbroker in the UK to launch a self-invested personal pension that soon also established itself as the go-to house for PEPs. Now headquartered in Mayfair, with a middle office at Crown House in Ipswich, Killik & Co has seven high street branches across the South East. Still driven by its founding philosophy to make the benefits of investing available to all, the firm continues to innovate in the private client space, having launched its own robo-app, Silo, and established the House of Killik concept spaces in Battersea and Esher. As Senior Executive Officer, Paul is proud to remain involved in the day-to-day activity of the business, which is one of the few of its kind that remains independently owned. Running as a Limited Liability Partnership, Paul works closely with his daughter Georgie, who leads the innovation department, which is focused on delivering planning and investment services that harness both human advice and the efficiency of technology, for a superior client service. Killik & Co has been recognised as Financial Times Wealth Manager of the Year seven times.

Previous Honorary Graduates and Fellows

Celia Anderson Gary Avis Elena Baltacha* Simon Barnes Geoff Barton Laura Bates BEM Duncan Bathgate Terry Baxter

Professor Duncan Bell

Nic Benns

John Best

Ronald Blythe

Jo Brand

Liam (Billy) Brennan Richard Bridgman

Frank Bright

Rob Brooks June Brown*

John Burton Christopher Bushby Graham Butland Liz Calder Cynthia Capey

Richard Carter MBE

Henry Cator OBE

Robin Christopherson

Simon Clegg

Annie Clements

Rebecca Crearer

David John Croft OBE*

Lord Cunliffe

Christine Dobson

Jimmy Doherty

Celia Edey CBE

Anne Edwards

Kerry Ellis

Albert Grant CBE

Clare Euston – The Countess of Euston Sue Falch Lovesey Michael Foreman

Stephen Foster

Esther Freud

Ryan Gander OBE

Will Gardner

David Lloyd Gledhill

Patricia Godbold

Mark Goodall

Professor Chris Green OBE

Professor David Hall

Keeley Hawes

Karen Hester

Sarah Holmes

Tim How Terry Hunt Madeleine Jackaman

Lady Barbara Judge William Kendall Nik Kershaw Will King Mat Kirkby

Satish Kumar Fred Langford Howard Lay

Ian Livingstone OBE

Gina Long MBE

Dr Akmal Makhdum

Yvonne Mason

Dr Ruth May

Robert (Bob) Mee

Sarah Meelan

Elizabeth (Betty) Milburn MBE Mick Mills

Dr Mike More CBE

Michael Morpurgo

Canon Peter Mortimer MBE

Professor Dave Muller Mark Murphy

Judi Newman

Zoe Newson

Dr Richard Nicol

Anthony Ogogo Henry Olonga

David Parlett

Gwen Parsons

Nigel Pickover

Diana Quick

Kirsten Rausing

Daemmon Reeve

Maureen Reynel MBE Alan Ridealgh

Angela Rippon

Professor Ella Ritchie OBE

Reece Ritchie

Sir Stuart Rose Tim Rowan-Robinson DL Scott Russell John Sewell Ed Sheeran MBE

Rae Snape

Dame Stephanie Shirley Nicky Slater

Hugh Sturzaker MBE

Professor Bill Tancred MBE

Dr Rosamund Thomas Brian Tobin

Sir Roger Tomkys Erica Towner

Bill Turnbull* Ian Twinley DL Rosie Varley OBE Ruth Watson

Neil Watts

Maggie Wheeler Dr Ann Williams OBE

Richard Edgar-Wilson Robin Windsor Margaret Woods

Baroness Barbara Thomas Young

SUCCESS STORIES

At the University of Suffolk we are incredibly proud of the achievements of all of our graduates.

Abby Pocock

BA (Hons) Early and Primary Education Studies

For my first assignment I achieved a mark of 47%, which is just 7% above the fail mark. Three years on and I am graduating with a first-class honours degree.

Being able to improve that drastically has taught me a lot about myself and has enabled me to identify my strengths and weaknesses as well as discovering the appropriate techniques to overcome problems and progress.

I started my course with a toddler in tow, and gave birth to my second son just a few weeks after I started my third year. They are of course my greatest achievements, but to be able to be ‘Mum’ and obtain a degree at the same time feels like a huge accomplishment and I am looking forward to starting my teacher training in September.

The last three years have certainly flown by, and I am still trying to process that it is all very real, and I have a degree. I think graduating will be the icing on the cake and a time to celebrate everything my classmates and I have achieved.

Maintaining communication with your tutors is my most sound advice. They are there for you whatever your concern, be it academic or personal, and they will support you wherever you need it. Finally, three years can seem daunting and a long time, but it is really not, so if you are considering studying – do it and don’t give up!

Daniel Wiltshire

BA (Hons) Computer Games Design

I really appreciated the lecturers’ resources, advice, and support along the way and I have come out a better person with more refined skills that I now use in the games design industry.

Highlights for me have included winning a gameplay award at the Games Innovation Challenge, I was encouraged by the University to enter, along with being accepted into Tranzfuser with the help of my lecturers.

I also worked through the tough conditions of the pandemic during all three years but still came out of it with more skills and knowledge than ever before which now helps me run a studio remotely from my office.

I am looking forward to seeing all my peers with whom I have worked and grown with over the last three years finally getting their moment after all the hard work and obstacles we faced as a group.

Looking ahead I am now starting my own games studio and I aspire to be working full-time with a team of University of Suffolk graduates creating our own games and helping the upcoming game design and programming students get into the industry.

Collaboration with others will help you grow your strengths and support your weaknesses, everyone here wants you to succeed so ask any questions, work with all your peers and help each other along the way.

STORIES

Doyin Akindotuni

MSc Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

I am an international student from Nigeria and I moved to the UK during the pandemic at the start of my study back in March 2021.

I was working with a data management company back in my home country and I wanted to upgrade my knowledge to be more equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in an everchanging world, evidenced by the impact of the pandemic.

I searched online for a school and I was convinced the University of Suffolk would provide me with the right environment for me to succeed in my study. If I were to choose again, I would choose Suffolk.

The highlight of my time at the University would be my success in using the skills and everything I have been taught in class to find a job in a very difficult data market. I started a role as a junior data scientist at a firm in London just about 7 months into my masters programme at the University and that is thanks to everything I was taught by the lecturers.

At graduation I am looking forward to seeing the joy in everyone’s face knowing we fought our way through the course during a very difficult time.

My advice to future students is to ask for help if you are overwhelmed. Always try to relate to your classmates so you can get new ideas and apply them to your personal situation.

Jessica Krishan Master of Business Administration

I have been an international student at the University of Suffolk twice now. Having previously had a wonderful experience while completing an undergraduate degree (BA Hons English), I decided to return for further studies.

Along with the learning, I have had fantastic opportunities to network and connect with students and professionals from various backgrounds and industries which has truly enriched my experience.

I am looking forward to celebrating the hard work and the commitment that has helped me to achieve a Distinction in my MBA. I also know that it could not have been possible without the loving support of my parents, and I am looking forward to dedicating it to them and celebrating with my sister who will be attending my graduation ceremony.

My advice to others is to make the most of your time at the University of Suffolk. With smaller teaching groups, everyone will know your name, you can access support on academic advice or one-to-one tutorials to gain insight and have discussions on specific areas of interest to you. The University also has a fantastic Student Life team that can advise you on a whole range of areas that you might need, and access to the careers and employability team continues after you leave which is really useful.

I will always remember Suffolk as a place of transformation and growth.

Welcome to your Alumni Community

Your journey with us doesn’t end at graduation. You are now part of a community of thousands of graduates, honorary graduates, friends and staff and there are numerous opportunities for you to contribute and benefit from staying connected to us.

University of Suffolk Alumni Community

The Alumni Relations and Development team are your main point of contact now that you have graduated. We will keep in touch with you several times a year and we offer a range of services and opportunities for you to stay involved. Your knowledge and experience, ideas and contributions continue to shape your institution and make a lasting impact for generations to come.

Take advantage of the services and benefits we offer:

Organising Alumni Reunions – helping you to stay in touch with the lifelong friends you made during your studies

Alumni Postgraduate Loyalty Scheme, reductions on selected postgraduate course fees including PhD study

10% reduction on CPD courses

Continued access to the Library

Continued access to the Careers and Employability Service for up to three years post-graduation

Continued access to online Careers and Employability support via the FutureMe platform

Access to the Online Jobs Board

Networking and invitations to events

Replacement of certificates and transcripts, contact studentlife@uos.ac.uk

Discounted membership rates for the Innovation Labs and support with all your business needs

We continue to build on our offer and provide you with information on upcoming opportunities both within the University and within our wider community.

All links can be found at uos.ac.uk/alumni

Get involved, stay connected

Your journey over the next few years is likely to take many different paths, staying connected and involved with your University can continue to equip you for your future and help you give back to future generations;

Send us your news and updates and keep your contact details up to date, take full advantage of what the University continues to offer you and remain part of our growing community

Send us your stories, celebrate your success and inspire future graduates

Take part in our Alumni Blog. A blog dedicated to supporting our current students through our graduates,

providing opportunities for our alumni to share expertise, experiences and knowledge

Attend our events and stay connected to the friends you have made and the people who supported you

Provide our students with guest lectures/talks, sharing the skills you learn in your new careers

Follow us on social media, stay up to date with the latest news and opportunities

Our alumni are our best ambassadors, we want to celebrate your success and help you continue to shine.

ENGAGEMENT, KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE AND ENTERPRISE

The University of Suffolk is committed to continuing to support our graduates to grow and develop their ideas and skills through innovation, enterprise, knowledge exchange and business engagement.

As a graduate, you can continue to have support and advice from our Business Engagement, Careers and Employability team.

This includes access to state-of-the-art facilities, meeting room hire, business networks, funding opportunities, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, CPD and short courses, events, enterprise skills development, consultancy and collaborative research.

Contact the team at engage@uos.ac.uk or visit uos.ac.uk/businessengagement

Careers and Employability

We will also continue to support you to find the perfect graduate job or internship, pursue Postgraduate study, or decide on your next steps for personal development. We offer 1:1 appointments and the option to attend our programme of events.

Resources include:

CV and cover letter builders. The CV360 tool scores your CV against more than 50 checks to optimise it for both humans and machines, giving you instant, detailed feedback, significantly boosting your chances of success

Interview360 has a library of commonly asked interview questions providing instant feedback on mock interviews to improve your performance. Virtual interviews are here to stay, and this tool is the perfect way to prepare

A wealth of self-assessment questionnaires and tools help your self-reflection, no matter what stage you are at in your career

A live Job Board with new opportunities added almost daily by local, national and international employers

The team are based in Ipswich but can be accessed by all graduates from University of Suffolk, East Coast College, Suffolk New College and West Suffolk College, and also students who graduated from University Campus Suffolk (UCS). Graduates who have completed a course at Global Banking School, London School of Commerce, Unitas, Unicaf can contact the Careers or Students Services team at your institution for support.

can find out more by contacting the team on: careers@uos.ac.uk or call 01473 338840

POSTGRADUATE STUDY

Advance your career with postgraduate study

The University of Suffolk offers a range of postgraduate higher education opportunities including Masters, Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates, and professional and CPD courses. All graduates of the University of Suffolk are entitled to a loyalty reduction on selected postgraduate course fees. The Alumni Postgraduate Loyalty Scheme has been developed to support and encourage alumni students to progress to full or part-time postgraduate taught or research programmes at the University, including PhD study.

Benefits of postgraduate study

Competitive edge

Enhance your employability and stand out in a competitive job market

Relevant to you and your employer

Our programmes have a strong vocational focus, that can easily be applied to your chosen career

Broad strategic knowledge

Strategic knowledge gained at postgraduate level across many programmes provides the basis for career progression

Advancement in academia

Postgraduate study can provide the next step towards a career in academia or achieving a doctorate or professorial title

Whichever type of course you embark upon, postgraduate study equips you to meet academic and practical challenges, demonstrating your readiness to contribute at a high level within commercial and research environments.

View our postgraduate prospectus online: uos.ac.uk/postgraduate

PhD Study

The University of Suffolk has recently partnered with the University of Brighton to provide opportunities to study for a PhD across a range of research areas.

At the University of Suffolk, anybody with a Bachelors (Honours) degree, graded at 1 or 2:1 is eligible to apply. If you have a research topic you’re passionate about, you could be able to research that topic for your PhD without a need to study for other postgraduate qualifications beforehand.

All PhDs are administered and run day-to-day by the Suffolk Doctoral College and you can contact them at

SuffolkDoctoralCollege@uos.ac.uk uos.ac.uk/phdstudy

TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH THE GIFT OF EDUCATION

A gift to the University of Suffolk, regardless of size, can have an immediate and lasting impact on the lives of our students and the future of the University, our community, our region and beyond.

Throughout your time at University you will have directly benefitted from generous donations from our alumni, friends and supporters, perhaps without even realising it.

and initiatives which have been made possible due to generous investment from our supporters and funders

Digitech Centre at BT’s Adastral Park, providing cutting edge digital information

New Health and Wellbeing

Integrated Care

Health

Ipswich

Projects run by the Students’ Union to support sports and social societies, the health and wellbeing of students and student bursaries

promoting and celebrating diversity, equality and inclusion within our University community and across the region

to outdoor areas such as those outside the Library and Arts Buildings

would like to find out more or discuss making a gift,

large or small, to the University of Suffolk, please

Alumni Relations and Development team

EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE AMBITIONS. INDIVIDUALS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

Dr Helen Pankhurst Chancellor of the University of Suffolk

GRADUATION 2022

Friday 14 October 2022 at 3pm at Great Yarmouth Minster

For graduates of the University of Suffolk at East Coast College and Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University: Jonathan Adnams

CONGRATULATIONS

On behalf of East Coast College, congratulations to our graduates!

You will have worked extremely hard to reach this stage and you have demonstrated great resilience. For some of you it will have been a steep learning curve, pushing yourself into new areas, challenging yourself to write academic pieces of work, to deliver presentations, to produce visual work and to succeed in examinations. For others it will have involved juggling family responsibilities or the tension between work commitments and study.

Overall, you should have a sense of accomplishment; you chose to undertake this course and you should be proud of following your dreams, of developing yourself and others who have journeyed alongside you. You should feel the benefits in your wellbeing having now completed this journey.

I would encourage you to celebrate the value of your achievements; please be proud of your success and wherever you progress to next, use these skills to not only enhance your working life but also to mentor and encourage others in their journey.

Once again congratulations to you all.

Kerry Payne

Assistant Principal, East Coast College

ORDER OF PROCESSION

The congregation is asked to stand on entry of the procession.

The procession will enter as follows:

• College Governors

• Academic Staff

• Assistant Principals

• Local Dignitaries

• Chair of Governors

• Honorary Graduand

• Deputy Chief Executive

• Chief Executive and Principal

• Vice-Chancellor of the University of Suffolk

At the end of the ceremony, the congregation is asked to stand whilst the procession leaves the venue.

WHO’S WHO

Master of Ceremonies

Paul Padda

Vice Principal

Opening of the Ceremony

Professor Helen Langton Vice-Chancellor, University of Suffolk

Award of Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University

Address by the Orator: Stuart Rimmer MBE, Chief Executive

Response by the Honorary Graduate Jonathan Adnams

Statement of Authority

Jonathan Pitts HE Curriculum and Quality Coordinator

Presentation of Graduands and Other Awards

Kerry Payne

Assistant Principal (Higher Education and Access)

Conferral of Awards

Professor Helen Langton Vice-Chancellor, University of Suffolk

Stuart Rimmer MBE Chief Executive

Presentation of Prizes

The Paddy Shaw Prize for Higher Education Student of the Year

Citation: Stuart Rimmer MBE, Chief Executive

Graduate Vote of Thanks

Kane Ford

BA (Hons) Business Management Professional

Principal’s Address and Award of East Coast College Honorary Patrons

Stuart Rimmer MBE

Chief Executive

East Coast College Honorary Patrons Henry Cator OBE Hugh Crossley, the 4th Baron Somerleyton

Closing of the Ceremony

Professor Helen Langton Vice-Chancellor, University of Suffolk

Organist

Michael Nicholas

A university for a changing world uos.ac.uk

Please note that a photographer and videographer will be present throughout the ceremony. The photographs and film taken will be used for University of Suffolk promotional purposes. If you do not wish to have your image used in this way please make a member of staff aware.