Aberdeen University Graduations: Meet four of Monday’s graduates

By Shona Gossip

July 4 2022, 6:15 pm

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

Celebrations are in full swing across the north-east as graduations get under way once more.

Aberdeen University is hosting its ceremonies at The P&J Live all week, and today the Class of 2022 began collecting their hard-earned degrees.

During the ceremonies, the biology sciences and psychology graduates were told they have “nothing to fear” as they go out into the world.

A great contributor to the University of Aberdeen medical school, Professor David Croisdale-Appleby said he was “very humbled and very proud” when he was awarded an honourary degree of doctor of laws this afternoon.

Use our interactive tool to check the full list of graduations this week.

Each day we’ll be shining the spotlight on four of the day’s graduates from the north and north-east.

Rosalia McIntosh-Prentice used her grief to shape her thesis – and hopes it will help others in the future. Picture Chris Sumner/DCT Media

Aberdeen

Rosalia McIntosh-Prentice overcame personal tragedy to earn herself a first class honours in psychology.

The 23-year-old, from Aberdeen, used her own experience of miscarriage for her thesis, which she hopes can help others.

Emily McGee from Aberdeen University. Picture by Chris Sumner.

Aberdeenshire

Emily McGee, from Peterhead, might have just picked up her psychology honours, but is already looking to return to the classroom to study forensics.

She got into the subject after hearing some of local prison guard Jackie Stuart’s stories from the Peterhead Prison riots in the 1980s.

Miss McGee, who is dyslexic, praised the staff at Aberdeen University for their support, particularly during lockdown.

Kaleigh Innes, from Elgin, is planning to do a masters in forensic psychology in the future. Picture by Chris Sumner/DCT Media.

Moray

Kaleigh Innes managed to juggle studying, working and volunteering during her time at university.

The 21-year-old picked up her honours in psychology and sociology today, and is now looking forward to going home to Elgin for a year to spend time with family.

During her studies, she was a voluntary custody visitor – meaning she visited various police stations to check on the treatment and welfare of those in custody. She hopes this stands her in good stead for a future career in forensic psychology.

Mhairi Brudenwell<br />Pic: Chris Sumner/DCT Media

Highlands

Moving to Aberdeen was a big change for Mhairi Brudenwell, who grew up on a remote penisula in the Highlands.

But after spotting the “perfect” biology course, she is glad she took the plunge – and now, as she celebrates her success with family and friends – she is urging future students to “be themselves”.