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GALLERY: More than 550 students celebrate as they graduate from Aberdeen University

Aberdeen University graduations took place at the P&J Live.

A day to celebrate. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
A day to celebrate. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

Aberdeen University graduates celebrated as they were handed their degrees at the ceremony at the P&J Live.

It’s big day for any student to receive their degree after working tirelessly over the past few years.

Countless hours of studying and stressing over exams has led to this moment.

More than 550 students passed across the stage where they were tapped by Aberdeen University Pro-Chancellor Professor Sir Iain Torrance.

Some waved to friends and family while others did an air grab or opted for a victory salute.

Proud audience members could be heard cheering as their loved one crossed the stage.

Also receiving an Honorary Degree was broadcaster Dr Hugh MacLennan also known as the “voice of shinty” having covered the sport for most of his career.

After the ceremony, many of the graduates went an enjoyed a celebratory drink with friends and fellow graduates.


Our photographer Kami Thomson was there to capture the best moments

Aberdeen University winter graduations.
The University of Aberdeen graduates.
Ready to become a graduate.
All the hard work paid off.
Time to celebrate after all the hard work.
Just about to go on stage to graduate.
Excited to graduate.
Officially a graduate.
A very proud graduate.
A big cheer on stage.
Celebrations on stage.
Graduate Lois Gall.
Graduate Yasmin Hosseini.
Happy graduate waves to the crowd.
I did it!
Graduate blows kisses to the crowd.
Thumbs up to the crowd.
Graduates cheer on their fellow graduates.
Happy graduates pose for a photo.
Graduate gets photo taken.
From left to right is Judith Dillon, Aoife Dillon and Evelyn Topp.
From left to right is Amna Amir, Eleen Khawar and Daniyal Khawar.
Graduate takes a selfie.
Group of proud graduates.
Graduate John McKewon.
Honorary Grad Hugh Dan MacLennan.

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