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Gallery: Hundreds celebrate as RGU graduations begin

Celebrations kicked off at P&J Live today.

Proud graduate poses for a photo with loved ones. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Proud graduate poses for a photo with loved ones. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
By Jenna Scott

Robert Gordon University’s Class of 2023 kicked off graduation week with a bang as hundreds of students celebrated their success.

The proud graduates from the Gray’s School of Art and Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment received their degrees and diplomas at P&J Live.

The week-long event will see friends and families gather at the prestigious venue to watch graduates conclude years of hard work and dedication.

Our photographer Kami Thomson was on hand to capture some of the best moments.

Taking center stage. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
A proud moment. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
A proud graduate celebrates on stage. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
I did it! Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Proud graduate is handed scroll. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Let the celebrations begin. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
All the hard work has paid off. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate holding scroll with pride. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Holding the scroll high with pride. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Officially a graduate. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
We graduated! Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate having fun on stage. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
View of graduation stage. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Laughs and smiles all day. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Capturing memories. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Smiles for the camera. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate smiles for the camera with loved one. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate Annie Dyer. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
No more studying just celebrating. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Celebrating with a celebratory drink. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate Daniel Wisely with his girlfriend Olivia Littlejohn. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
A day to remember. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduates enjoying their success. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Celebration drinks. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate Lauren McCluskey. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Happy graduates enjoying the celebrations. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate Connor Downie. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate James Alexander. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduates embrace one another in a hug. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate with loved one. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Graduate Leanne Park. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Lynne Smith Honorary Grad. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

 

 

 

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