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Gallery: Students capture special moment of graduation joy

Students were delighted to receive their diplomas.

Ross Barton with his parents Tommy and Angela. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Ross Barton with his parents Tommy and Angela. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
By The AV Team

Students were beaming with pride as they accepted their diplomas today at the P&J Live.

Guests have been in attendance at the event since Monday with University of Aberdeen students capturing their special moment throughout the day.

The morning ceremony recognised students from the School of Engineering.

A second ceremony in the afternoon honoured students from the School of Divinity, History, Philosophy & Art History and School of Social Science.

Our photographer Kami Thomson captured some of the best moments.

Can you spot yourself in our gallery below?

Pictures from University of Aberdeen’s graduation ceremony at P&J Live

University of Aberdeen's afternoon graduation starting, led by a piper.
University of Aberdeen’s afternoon graduation starting. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Two Aberdeen University students smile for pictures at the graduation ceremony.
Excited to graduate. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Student greets others.
Time to graduated and celebrate. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Young woman at the Aberdeen University graduation ceremony smiles for pictures.
All the hard work has paid off. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Students waiting to get on stage to collect their diplomas.
Waiting to get on stage. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Student in a suit and bow tie.
A day to be proud. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Student laughing.
Smiles and laughs all day. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Student smiles for pictures.
Aberdeen University student smiles for pictures at the graduation ceremony. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduates watch fellow graduates on stage.
Graduates watch fellow graduates on stage. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Student on stage, waving for the crowd.
Waving for the crowd. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Student cheers as she leaves the stage.
Graduated! Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Aberdeen University student waves on stage at graduation ceremony.
Happy to have graduated. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Student cheers on stage.
Celebrations on the stage. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduates cheer on fellow graduates.
Graduates cheer on fellow graduates. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Family member takes pictures at the Aberdeen University graduation ceremony.
Capturing memories. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
View of all the Aberdeen University graduates seated at P&J Live.
View of all the graduates. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate Malva Hasselstra with her friend Selma Arlbrandt.
Malva Hasselstra with her friend Selma Arlbrandt. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Erin Reekie who graduated in Chemical Engineering, with her friend Morgan Adam.
Erin Reekie (right) who graduated in Chemical Engineering, with her friend Morgan Adam. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate getting a photo with loved ones.
Graduate getting a photo with loved ones. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Aberdeen University student smiles for graduation pictures with his parents.
Ross Barton with his parents Tommy and Angela. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Aberdeen University student smiles for pictures with her parents at the graduation.
Katy Watson with her parents Karen Addison and Alan Watson. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Rhoda Donkor of Ghana with her family, holding a Ghanaian flag.
Rhoda Donkor of Ghana with her family. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Student Niamh Stevenson with her sisters Clodagh and Roisin.
Niamh Stevenson (middle) with her sisters Clodagh (left) and Roisin. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Aberdeen University students pose for pictures at the graduation ceremony.
Tiina Heikkinen, Aterina Fumero, Kimberley Lyon and Gregor Hamilton. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson