Rower Ciaran Purdy is graduating from Queen’s today with a degree in Biochemistry, after winning gold in the U23 World Rowing Championships earlier this year, just days after his final exam.

Yelyzaveta Razumovska graduates with a Masters in AI from Queen’s while her family remain in war-torn Ukraine, is now undertaking PhD.

Glenn McDowell is graduating today having combined his passion for nursing with creativity to create game to enhance early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.

Patrina Loughran is graduating today top of her class having balanced motherhood and caregiving with her studies, winning national awards and mentoring peers along the way.

Caitlín Mooney graduates today with a degree in Midwifery after suffering the loss of her mother, she is now dedicated to supporting women and their families with compassion and care.

Aaron Smyth is graduating today having used his creativity throughout his studies to empower people with learning disabilities and help to advance inclusive healthcare education.

Claire Thompson graduates today with a degree in Learning Disability Nursing, having introduced the ‘Makaton Mondays’ initiative to promote accessible communication for people with learning disabilities.

Dr. Mariam Mansouri is graduating today with a PhD in Medicine following a cancer battle, returning to Kuwait to take up a leadership role in public health.

Abby Robinson is graduating today with a degree in Children and Young People Nursing and lands job in same hospital where she was cared for as a child.

Dr Natasha Kennedy is graduating with a PhD in English Literature after dealing with profound loss and grief during her studies.

Ruchira Rangaprasad is graduating today with a Master’s in Marketing as she looks to continue to grow her business.

Irish professional rugby player Iain Henderson is among those receiving Honorary Degrees from Queen’s University Belfast this December.

Dr Jessica White is graduating today having studied the biomechanics of those who faced mobility challenges in medieval Ireland, while recovering from her own serious injuries.

Caolan O’Neill is a Planning and Development Masters graduate who undertook a transformative planning project in Portstewart’s Cromore Estate during his studies.

Dr James Todd is celebrating completing his PhD at Queen’s University Belfast today, marking the culmination of a journey that has spanned decades of lifelong learning, overcoming health challenges, and supporting those in need.

The University conferred 25 gradupets, which included a number of dogs, cats, and even a dwarf hamster, celebrating the furry friends who have supported their human through their time at Queen’s.