Winter Graduation 2023 took place from Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 December.
(L-R) Katelyn Barnes (Ohio), Jane Van Alstyne (New York), Norman Jones III (Virginia), Maja Lynn (Philadelphia), Anna O'Hara (Belfast) celebrate graduating from the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics.
The ceremonies and the celebrations that followed, set in the beautiful and historic Quadrangle of the Lanyon Building, required the support of a large number of colleagues working together across all Schools and Directorates, and are an important demonstration of how much we care about our students.
Professor Bronagh Byrne from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work with her hearing dog, RobynGisseth Amelia Magaña Zapata from Mexico and Gabrielle Natasha Dwi from Indonesia celebrated graduating from the School of Biological SciencesChi Wang from China celebrated graduating with a PhD from the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He is pictured with his wife Jian Gao who graduated the year before from Queen's, and their son Youcheng Wang.Piarse Doherty from Donegal celebrated graduating with a MSc in Business Analytics from Queen's Business SchoolGareth Shaw and Anna Creagh from Queen's Campus Food and Drink teamVeronica Cassama from Portugal graduated with a Master's from the School of Biological SciencesJohn McGarvey from Donegal is pictured with husband Conal McShane as he celebrates graduating from Queen's with a Doctorate in Education from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social WorkFriends, Aimee Noble, Lydia Sery and Katie Murray graduating in Adult nursing from the School of Nursing and MidwiferyCarla Downey from Newry graduating from the School of Nursing and MidwiferyMonzila Chowdhury from Bangladesh is graduating from Queen's with a Master's in Construction and Project Management. She is pictured with her husband.Elspeth Vischer with mum Dolores and dad JonathanMorapitiya Hewa Bhagya Ariyavatne with husband and children, graduating with a MSc from the School of Biological SciencesQueen's Security team are always a helpful and reassuring presence at graduations.Lydia Abdallah Ari graduating with MSc of Science in Cancer MedicineFriends Rachel Egan from Dublin, Rachel Johnston from Belfast, Rowan Bines from Galway, and Aoihb McKeough from Belfast celebrate graduating from the School of PsychologyStaff members Oran Summers and Sarah-Jane Boyle welcome and help graduands and guests in the South Dining HallChaitanya Dabli from India celebrates graduating from the School of Mathematics and Physics with a Master's in Data AnalyticsDr Monica McCard, pictured with her husband Colin, graduates with a PhD from the School of Biological SciencesMarwa Ramadan graduating in Medical Education with her family Salem Gharbia and Mariam GharbiaIzyan Nadiah binti Md Noah celebrates graduating with her Master's from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. She is pictured with her family.Lucie Heasley (left) from Tandragee and Hannah Clarke from Bangor celebrate their MScs in Planning and DevelopmentAswathi Sunil graduates with a Master's in Construction and Project ManagementJonathan, Emma and Sophia from the Campus Food and Drink team looking forward to serving new graduates and guestsRose Davis and Yeongchae Park graduating from the School of PharmacyMegan McNicholl from Lisburn celebrated graduating with a MSc Software Development.Patricia Slevin, who is a member of Queen's Senate, graduates with a Master's in Human Rights Law. She is pictured with her family.The Honorary Graduates of Winter Graduations 2023, pictured with staff are, from left to right: Dr Quintin Oliver, conflict resolution specialist; Dr Anne McGregor MBE, former Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Dr Jamie Dornan, actor and model; The Rt. Hon. Dr/Professor The Lord Kakkar KBE PC, Director of the Thrombosis Research Institute, London; Dr Garrett Curran, adviser, investor and Board member of Queen's University Belfast; Dr Bernadette Collins, Queen's alumna and Sky Sports F1 pundit; Dr Marie Lacey, founder and Director of Belfast Community Gospel Choir; Dr Tom Hartley, former Lord Mayor of Belfast and Sinn Féin Councillor; Dr Alex Maskey, former Deputy First Minister and leader of the SDLP.
