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GALLERY: Smiles all around as hundreds attend day one of Aberdeen University’s graduation week

Celebrations are well under way for Aberdeen University's Class of 2022 as graduations get under way. Pic: Chris Sumner/DCT Media
Celebrations are well under way for Aberdeen University's Class of 2022 as graduations get under way. Pic: Chris Sumner/DCT Media

Hundreds of students are celebrating today after graduating from Aberdeen University.

The school’s week-long event is this year being held at P&J Live, and the arena was packed with excited families celebrating the success of their loved ones.

Our photographer Chris Sumner attended day one on Monday to capture the moment when years of hard work came to a head.

Jade Russell (left) and Neve McPherson toast each other’s graduation.
Iida Kurkhilahti (left) and Milla Hakala are all smiles at the drinks reception following their graduation.
Lines of students wait to be allowed into the P&J Live arena to take to the stage.
University staff sit on the stage waiting for graduates to accept their degree certificates.
Friends Kate Moran, Miranda Balguarnera and Nicole Pacheo are pictures at P&J Live.
Mhairi Brudenwell poses next to a flower display for our photographer on Monday.
Julia Laughland (left) and Lauren Harvey.
Kaleigh Innes tips her cap to graduation week.
Emily McGee was also in a celebratory mood after graduation.
Rosalia McIntosh-Prentice shows off her degree to Chris Sumner.
Pals Ceilan Handy (left) and Jemin Kim grin to the camera.
The long walk to the stage begins for these graduates.
Hats off for Hanna Press, Stella Loukeri-Woestman and Nikola Jaroma.
Godlin Matthew makes use of the university’s props for this snap.
Finishing touches for this graduate before she takes to the arena floor.
Loved ones were on-hand throughout the day to help their graduates get ready for a memorable occasion.
Alex Bebb (left) and Jessica Palmer.
Rogan Bowie (left) and Amy Rawlins.
Sarah Fenn (left) and Christian Navarro.
Janet Gauthier is pictured with another of the many props on-hand to remind attendees the day was about them.
Lai Yee Obrbel (left) and Lydia Black smile for the camera.
Alvaro Alvarez tips his hat goodbye to university.
Mia Koponen is pictured after the graduation ceremony.
These pals make use of another prop on show at P&J Live to commemorate their time together.
Chloe Tomm is all smiles after passing out of university.
David Raftrey (left) and Fraser Bell.
Helena Stiles, Iona Chisholm and Emma Brockway smile for our photographer.
Drew McMichael (left) and Charlotte Smith toast the event.
Ellie Buchanan (left) and Kerrie McNulty.
Professor David Croisdale-Appleby is pictured with his award.
Parivrudih Sharma (left) and Annes Ahmeidat.
Hayley Fernandez (left) and Andi Robertson.
Amber Orr (left) and Casey Stewart.

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