THE MACE AND ARMORIAL BEARINGS OF THE UNIVERSITY
The Mace was presented to the University in 1933 by University architect Emanuel Vincent Harris. It is approximately four feet long with a solid silver shaft and head. The finial at the top contains a representation in enamel of the University’s coat of arms. This symbolises the historical associations of the University with the locality. The triangular gold castle with three towers comes from Exeter’s coat of arms and is thought to represent the Rougemont Castle as alluded to by the red background. The 15 gold bezants around the edge of the shield are from Cornwall’s coat of arms, whilst the green cross on a white background is from Devon County Council’s coat of arms. The theme of learning is symbolised by the book with gold edges and a Latin inscription translating roughly as “We follow the light”.
YOUR CEREMONY
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History
The Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees is the occasion whereby a ‘graduand’ receives the degree of the University. The graduates are then known as alumni and are entitled to use post-nominal letters.
The ceremony has its origins in medieval times. This is reflected in the use of Latin phrases such as in absentia for graduands being awarded in their absence and honoris causa which is applied to honorary degrees.
Academic dress of gown, cap and hood worn by graduates, University officers and academic colleagues also originated in the medieval period. The varying colours of the gowns and hoods and the subtle variations in their style and cut indicate the degree obtained and the awarding university.
Music
The music for the ceremonies is performed by the Chapel Choir and Graduation Brass.
Processional music: Introit and Flourish was commissioned through the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra by the University to mark the Diamond Jubilee of the University in 2015. The music was composed by Stephen Montague.
Order of ceremony
• Processions enter
Please rise and remain standing until all the processions have taken their position and the Chancellor has invited you to be seated.
Processions enter in the following order after the Marshal’s address:
Academic, Senate, Council and Emeritus Professors’ procession;
Civic procession (if attending);
Chancellor’s procession including the Honorary Graduand and/or College of Benefactors inductee (if attending); The Chancellor and the President and Vice-Chancellor are the last people to enter and are preceded by the University Mace Bearer.
• Welcoming address by Sir Michael Barber, Chancellor, University of Exeter (or his representative)
• Address by Professor Lisa Roberts, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Exeter (or her representative)
• Conferment of the first cohort of graduands
• Public oration and award of Honorary Degree and/or College of Benefactors induction, or external speaker if applicable
• Conferment of additional cohorts of graduands
• Vote of thanks from the Students’ Guild/Falmouth & Exeter Students’ Union Sabbatical Officer, or nominated apprentice for Degree Apprenticeship ceremonies
• Closing address by Sir Michael Barber, Chancellor, University of Exeter (or his representative)
• Processions exit
Please stand while the processions leave in reverse order. The processions are then followed by the graduates as directed by the Marshals. Guests may then leave the ceremony venue to meet their graduates outside.
THE CHANCELLOR
Sir Michael Barber
The Chancellor’s Role
The post of Chancellor dates back to 1955, when the University of Exeter was created with the award of a Royal Charter from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Sir Michael Barber is the seventh Chancellor of the University of Exeter. The first Chancellor was Mary Dowager Duchess of Devonshire. She was followed by Lord Amory, a former Chancellor of the Exchequer; the scientist Sir Rex Richards; and the barrister Lord Alexander. In 2006, the actress and writer Baroness Floella Benjamin was installed as Chancellor, stepping down in 2016. Businessman and former government minister, The Lord Myners of Truro CBE, succeeded Baroness Benjamin in 2016 and was Chancellor until he stepped down at the end of 2021.
The Chancellor is the ceremonial head of the University and is a part-time, honorary appointment. The Chancellor’s most public role is to preside over degree ceremonies, and behind the scenes to act as an important adviser and advocate for the University.
Sir Michael Barber has been Chancellor of the University of Exeter since 1 January 2022. He is a world-leading authority on education and public service delivery and the Founder and first Chair of Delivery Associates, which works with government leaders across the world to enable them to deliver their domestic policy priorities. He is the author of ‘How to Run a Government’ (Penguin 2016) and ‘Accomplishment: How to Achieve Ambitious and Challenging Things’ (Penguin 2023).
Sir Michael was educated in York and studied history at the University of Oxford, where he was President of the Queen’s College Student Union. He was a teacher from 1979 to 1985 and subsequently a Professor of Education, first at the University of Keele and then at the Institute of Education, London.
In 1997, Sir Michael embarked on a highly successful career in central government, initially as the Chief Adviser on School Standards in the Department for Education. In 2001, he founded the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit at No 10 Downing Street, which he ran until 2005.
From 2005 to 2011 he was a partner at McKinsey and Company and Head of its global education practice. From 2011 to 2017 he was Chief Education Advisor at Pearson, where he played a key role in Pearson’s strategy for education.
From 2017, Sir Michael was inaugural Chair of the higher education regulator, the Office for Students, a role from which he stepped down in March 2021. Between 2023 and 2025, he held the role of Chair of the South West Social Mobility Commission, which aims to drive forward transformational change in education and employment outcomes for disadvantaged young people in our region. In September 2024 he was appointed as the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Effective Delivery; and since 2024 he has been the Government’s Envoy on Governance in the Palestinian Authority.
Sir Michael lives in North Devon with his family, and in 2022 took up the role of Chair of Somerset County Cricket Club. In 2009, the University of Exeter awarded Sir Michael an Honorary Doctorate of Laws in recognition of his many achievements. For several years Sir Michael was a distinguished visiting scholar at Harvard School of Public Health. In 2005, he was knighted for his services to improving government.
THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-CHANCELLOR
Professor Lisa Roberts
Professor Lisa Roberts became President and ViceChancellor of the University of Exeter on 1 September 2020. In her role, Professor Roberts is responsible for the leadership and management of the University, promoting and advocating for the University globally, nationally and locally, and ensuring the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, with its vision to use the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.
Before joining Exeter, Lisa was Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the University of Leeds, where she led on the development of the university’s research and innovation strategy. During this time, she led a major step change in the quality and impact of the university’s research and in business collaborations, launching a new innovation hub and leading a city-wide team of senior city stakeholders through the MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme (REAP). Before joining Leeds, Lisa was Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey, leading the Schools of Bioscience and Medicine, Psychology and Health Sciences, where she also developed and launched only the eighth School of Veterinary Medicine in the UK, and developed a successful One Health Strategy.
Professor Roberts is a Professor of Virology, having studied for her PhD at the BBSRC Institute for Animal Health (now the Pirbright Institute) and the University of Kent. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Product Development Manager for Procter and Gamble in the UK and Belgium. Lisa is a board member of the Russell Group and a board member of Universities UK (UUK), and was also elected to the position of UUK Vice-President (England and Northern Ireland) in the summer of 2025. Prior to this, she held the role of UUK Policy Lead for Student Experience, Education and Skills.
Lisa also chairs the IDP Connect Strategic Advisory Board and is an inaugural Commissioner for the South West Social Mobility Commission. In 2023, she was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Surrey.
A Welcome from the President and Vice-Chancellor
A warm welcome to this wonderful graduation celebration. On behalf of everyone at the University, I would like to say what an honour it is for us to share this very special day with you. Graduation is a chance for all of us at the University to join you in celebrating your achievements and give thanks to the friends, family and supporters who have been there for you during your studies. I hope that this special day will be a memorable occasion and that you enjoy your well-earned celebrations.
Graduation is also a time to reflect on your university journey and on everything that you have achieved. For many of you in our winter graduation ceremonies, this is not your first degree and you may already hold a qualification from Exeter or from another university. This education has been about growing and developing yourself, challenging your own assumptions and absorbing new perspectives, so that you are equipped for the global workplace. You graduate today having demonstrated the knowledge and skills you need to go out into the world and to help forge a greener, healthier and fairer future. Everybody has the power to change the world for the better, and I know that you will be successful in whatever you choose to do next.
As a graduate of the University of Exeter, you now join a vibrant alumni community which extends to more than 195,000 people across the world. These people carry Exeter with them in everything they do and I encourage you to become an active participant of our alumni family.
Congratulations again on your fantastic achievements, of which you should be very proud. I hope you leave Exeter with fabulous memories that will last a lifetime and that you continue to stay in touch in the years ahead.
THE PROVOST AND DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLORS
Professor Dan Charman
Senior Vice-President and Provost
Professor Dan Charman has held the role of Senior VicePresident and Provost at the University of Exeter since August 2023. He was previously the inaugural Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the new Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy and before that was the Dean, and then Pro-Vice-Chancellor, of the College of Life and Environmental Sciences. He undertook his undergraduate degree in Agricultural and Environmental Science at the University of Newcastle and completed his PhD in physical geography at the University of Southampton, subsequently working at the University of Waterloo, Canada, and the University of Plymouth before coming to Exeter in 2009. He is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and is an Earth system scientist researching long-term ecosystem and climate change, with a focus on peat-forming wetlands and the global carbon cycle.
As Provost, he is deputy to the President and Vice-Chancellor and represents the University externally through Universities UK, the Russell Group and other networks. Dan leads the academic community, working with the Pro-Vice Chancellors and Executive Deans of the University’s three faculties and the Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellors across research and impact, education and student experience, global engagement, Cornwall, people and culture and business engagement and innovation. His primary responsibility is to lead the delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030, through the development and implementation of the major academic strategies, and the University academic planning, resourcing and budgeting process.
Professor Krasimira TsanevaAtanasova
Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Impact)
Professor Krasimira Tsaneva-Atanasova is Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Impact and Professor of Mathematics for Healthcare.
Krasimira earned her undergraduate and MSc degrees in mathematics at the University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria and her PhD in applied mathematics at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Following postdoctoral fellow positions in the US and France she spent five years at the University of Bristol. She joined the University of Exeter in 2013.
She has previously held a number of leadership roles at Exeter including the Associate Dean for Global and the Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Impact in the Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy. Krasimira’s research addresses open questions in Health and Life Sciences by means of mathematical modelling and analysis including advanced data analytics.
As Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Impact), Krasimira oversees a total research portfolio of more than £500 million and leads the research and impact strategy for the University. Her overarching responsibilities include our preparation and submission for the Research Excellence Framework in 2029; interdisciplinary institutes, networks and centres; strategic leadership of our Doctoral College, the University Ethics Committee and the Research and Impact Executive Committee; and ensuring our research is utilised and impacts positively on the wider world. Krasimira represents the University externally via a number of research-related groups including as Chair of the UUKi Global Research and Innovation Network (GRIN) and as Co-Chair of the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research Practice’s Oversight Group.
Professor Richard Follett
Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement)
Professor Richard Follett leads the development and delivery of the University’s Global Strategy and has oversight of the University’s global activities, including student recruitment, global experiences for staff and students, establishing and leading the University’s relationships with key global partners, and engaging alumni around the world.
An elected Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, Richard is also Professor of American History and a specialist on the history of African American slavery. Richard joined Exeter in January 2023 from the University of Sussex. He is a graduate of the University of Wales, the University of London, and the University of Illinois. He obtained his doctorate from Louisiana State University where he was a Fulbright scholar.
Exeter’s Global Strategy lays out the University’s vision to be a truly global institution by extending our presence, reach and impact around the world. We aim to be an internationally recognised leader in human health and wellbeing, sustainability, and social justice; to grow our mutually beneficial partnerships; to diversify our international student community; and to provide an inclusive and world-class staff and student experience. In his role Richard works with Exeter’s leading international partners, including the University of Queensland, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Tsinghua University, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Arizona State University, Université Paris-Saclay and Duke University. Exeter is a member of the prestigious Worldwide Universities Network and Venice International University.
Richard has worked in more than 30 countries, including visiting appointments at the Universities of Lagos, Nanjing, Peking and Heidelberg, and the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He was Chair of Universities UK Africa and Middle East Network from 2020-2023.
Professor Tim Quine Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)
Professor Tim Quine is the Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience and Professor of Earth Surface Science. Tim is responsible for leading the delivery of the University’s Education Strategy, and the Education and Student Experience vision within our Strategy 2030.
Tim’s brief is captured in the Education Strategy commitments to Success for All our Students and Valuing Educators, and encompasses the undergraduate and taught postgraduate student journey from arrival, through excellent teaching, learning and assessment, to the next stages in graduate life. He maintains a close partnership with the Students’ Guild in Exeter and the Falmouth & Exeter Students’ Union in Cornwall to ensure that our students’ interests are central to our plans for continuous enhancement. He also works closely with the Education Leadership Team including the three Faculty Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellors (Education) to ensure that the University maintains its excellent academic standards and continues to innovate in teaching and learning for the benefit of all students, as was recently evidenced by the University’s Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023.
He is a graduate of University College London where he obtained his Bachelors degree in Archaeology. Tim went on to complete his doctorate at the University of Strathclyde, and his research in earth surface science focuses on perturbation of the terrestrial carbon cycle and ecosystem services by soil erosion and sediment deposition. Tim’s research projects have seen him collaborate with researchers in universities and research institutes in China, India, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Bolivia, Saudi Arabia, Australia, New Zealand and many European countries. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and member of the Russell Group Education Network.
THE PROVOST AND DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLORS
Stuart Brocklehurst Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Business Engagement and Innovation), Director, Green Futures Solutions
Stuart Brocklehurst is Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Business Engagement and Innovation, leading the University’s collaboration with business and our drive to deliver innovation through our research and education. In addition, as Director of Green Futures Solutions he heads up the University’s drive to translate our world leading work on climate change into practical impact.
Stuart started his career in banking, holding a number of roles with Barclays in the UK and Africa, then as Senior Vice President for Digital Commerce at Visa International CEMEA leading the adoption of new business models and technologies. Following a period as a Partner at consultancy Carbon, Stuart joined Amadeus in support of its initial public offering and served as Group Communications Director after the flotation. He went on to run his own business in machine learning technology up to its sale in 2022.
Stuart is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society, the Royal Society of Arts and the British Computer Society, a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute, a Chartered IT Professional, a Chartered Manager, a Freeman of the City of London, and holds a degree in theology from Oxford. He has served on numerous company boards, as a Further Education College governor, on the synod and Bishop’s Council of the Diocese of Exeter and as a Leadership Fellow of Exeter Business School. He is Chair of the Exeter Science Centre Advisory Board and Vice Chair of the Great South West Pan Regional Partnership. He is on the boards of SETsquared; GW4; the Centre for Resilience in the Environment, Water and Waste; and the South West Investment Fund’s Strategic Advisory Board.
Professor Martin Siegert Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Cornwall)
Professor Martin Siegert is Vice-President and Deputy ViceChancellor for Cornwall and is responsible for the strategic development of the University of Exeter’s activities in Cornwall.
Martin is a polar scientist who uses airborne and ground-based geophysics to explore the subglacial environment of Antarctica, and to understand how the ice sheet has changed in the past and how it may change in the future. He has undertaken three Antarctic expeditions and has been the UK lead on over a dozen international scientific exploration programmes across the continent. He has published over 250 papers, has written/ edited eight books and has convened five major international conferences concerning Antarctic exploration.
Using his knowledge of polar and climate change, Martin has delivered talks on the necessity of the net-zero transition to a variety of audiences, including major businesses, radio listeners (on programmes such as the Life Scientific and Inside Science on BBC Radio 4), news viewers (on the BBC, Channel 4 and Sky) and to secondary schools (through the Speakers for Schools programme).
Professor Rajani Naidoo Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Culture)
Professor Rajani Naidoo was appointed Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for People and Culture at the University in January 2024. She is a Professor of Higher Education and Social Change and holds a UNESCO Chair and chairs the British Council Education Advisory Group.
Rajani is featured in the global Stanford/Elsevier top 2 per cent most highly cited scholars in her field and has been appointed a Fellow of the Learned Society for Research in Higher Education. Her research focusses on the transformation of contemporary universities and their contribution to the global good. She has been involved in global research projects on the changing academic profession, international higher education partnerships, and the contribution of higher education to social justice; and has presented numerous keynotes at major conferences in Europe, the US, Canada, Asia and Africa.
As the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for People and Culture, Rajani leads on the development and implementation of the ‘Our People’ theme of the University’s Strategy 2030 with overall responsibility for championing and driving a step change in Exeter’s people and culture priorities across the whole University community. She co-chairs the Wellbeing, Inclusivity and Culture Committee, providing senior leadership and ensuring the integrated delivery of our strategic vision for culture, inclusion and performance. She works closely with Faculty Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Divisional Directors and the Community and Inclusion team to co-create support, development and inclusive leadership strategies.
Rajani is a graduate of the University of Cambridge; University College London; and the University of KwaZuluNatal with majors in Law, English, Psychology, Education and Management.
THE DEANS
Professor Stacey Hynd Dean of Postgraduate Research and of the Doctoral College
Developing the researchers of the future is fundamental to tackling some of the most important global issues we face today. At Exeter, our 2,100 postgraduate research students are addressing challenges from healthy aging to living systems, conflict and human rights, food security and renewable energy. Our postgraduate researchers come from across the world to work within, and across, all our disciplines and research groups as essential members of our research community. We offer PhD studentships funded by UK Research and Innovation across all our Faculties, as well as industry-funded schemes and a range of support for international students. In addition, we work in collaboration with high-quality partners: from academic institutions such as the University of Queensland and the London Film School, through to industrial partners, charities and government organisations. Alongside our Masters by Research, MPhil and PhD programmes, we offer professional degrees such as the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Doctorate of Education, alongside part-time, distance-learning and both by Practice and by Publication programmes to suit individuals’ needs.
The Doctoral College supports our community of research students, helping our postgraduates develop as researchers and move forward into a wide and exciting range of careers. As the Dean of Postgraduate Research, I have the privilege to meet with many of our postgraduate researchers and learn about their work, see how they support and encourage each other and read about their wide-ranging successes. I also see the many challenges that they face, both intellectual and personal. Today’s ceremony is a celebration of advances in knowledge, but also of their hard work, dedication and determination, and the support from their peers, friends and families. I warmly congratulate all students graduating today and wish you all every success in the future.
THE DEANS
Professor Beverley Hawkins Dean for Taught Students
We are teaching over 4,200 postgraduate students this year – 38 per cent of whom have come from outside the United Kingdom. Our postgraduates are from such varied backgrounds and are studying for many different reasons. Some are undertaking further study to gain additional qualifications. Some are undertaking research training in preparation for doctoral study and/or a career in research. Others have a vocational objective and may well be studying a new subject in order to progress their career. Exeter is a national leader in the provision of PGCE degrees for aspiring teachers, as well as offering many pioneering programmes such as: our Master of Public Health that develops visionary public health leadership; our Business School’s world-renowned MBA; and many other Masters qualifications. Other students study while pursuing their career, and we increasingly cater for their needs through part-time programmes provided via distance or blended modes of learning. We are all so proud of our vibrant, diverse postgraduate community.
Our partnership arrangements offer the opportunity to develop subject specialisms at other institutions, both in the UK and abroad. These include the unique MA in International Film Business in partnership with the London Film School, where students spend time both in Exeter and London, gaining a broad theoretical understanding of the international film business along with practical experience. Students and graduates benefit from a growing network of alumni who are currently working in the international film industry. The innovative UQExeter Institute, established in partnership with the University of Queensland, allows Postgraduate Research students on the UQ-Exeter PhD programme to divide their time between the UK and Australia. Students join an international research team to conduct impactful research, addressing global challenges related to Global Sustainability and Wellbeing. As a member of the Venice International University (VIU), a prestigious global consortium of 20 universities, Exeter undergraduates can apply to study a term of exciting interdisciplinary modules at VIU with a cohort of international students, with further opportunities available for graduates. In partnership with Exeter College, our range of partnership programmes allow students in the region to benefit from the facilities, advice, and sports clubs of both institutions, while developing in their current careers, progressing towards chosen future employment, or towards further study.
We are delighted to celebrate the graduation of apprentices from our undergraduate and postgraduate Degree Apprenticeship programmes. Celebrating their success this year are apprentices from Applied Finance, Civil Engineering, Clinical
Associate in Psychology, Data Science, Digital and Technology Solutions, Healthcare Leadership and Management, Human Resource Management, Senior Leader MBA, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Responsible Business Management, and Systems Thinking. With 20 Degree Apprenticeship programmes, supported by 650 employers, we recognise the power of these partnerships in developing and delivering highquality programmes to meet the needs of the future workforce.
As Dean, I work closely with our Faculties, the Students’ Guild and the Falmouth & Exeter Students’ Union in Cornwall to ensure the highest quality of student experience leading to excellent academic and employment outcomes. Your feedback is so important, so if you would like to share any further thoughts on your time at Exeter, please feel free to contact me directly. Meanwhile, I wish to add my congratulations on your achievements, and my best wishes for your future success. Please keep in touch - I can’t wait to learn what you do next.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF YOUR GRADUATION
Mike Shore-Nye Senior Vice-President and Registrar & Secretary
My role is to lead the University’s Professional Services teams, ensuring the effective and efficient operations and governance of the University. These teams cover everything from accommodation to wellbeing services; libraries, IT and sports facilities to careers advice and guidance.
Professional Services play a pivotal and vital role in University life, no more so than for graduation. We take pride in supporting every aspect of the ceremonies each year, with over 2,000 team members involved in making it a very special day for our graduands, their friends and families. There is a huge amount of work behind the scenes during the 12 months prior to the ceremonies; many colleagues volunteer away from their day jobs to help the events run smoothly on the day.
I hope you have a wonderful day, enjoy every moment and I wish you all the best for whatever the future brings.
In Winter 2025 we are holding nine graduation ceremonies:
In the average ceremony, each person claps approximately 7,000 TIMES
VOLUNTEER to make the ceremonies possible
2,628 STUDENTS GRADUATE with over 5,500 GUESTS in attendance
The Mace Bearer
The role of the Mace Bearer is a historic one dating back to the 12th century. The Mace Bearer’s role is to protect the dignitary who follows them: in our case, the Chancellor. Original maces were weapons which could be used if necessary to protect the King. As time progressed, maces became increasingly decorative and the use of silver-covered maces in Exeter can be traced back to the late 14th century. You can read more about the University of Exeter’s mace on the inside front cover. The Mace Bearer and Marshals, who lead the procession carrying the less ornate wooden ‘wand’, are selected from Professional Services to ensure both the academic and professional support functions are reflected in the ceremonies. The remainder of the procession and stage party comprises academic staff, and representatives from the University’s Council, University executive staff and the University’s Multifaith Chaplaincy.
During our typical winter and summer graduation ceremonies:
Over 6,000 HOURS WORKED by hospitality team members
20 FACILITIES
ASSISTANTS prepare our Streatham venues and set out over 1,000 CHAIRS
More than 100 CLEANERS spend nearly 1,000 HOURS CLEANING
HONORARY GRADUATES AND GUEST SPEAKERS
Each year, we award Honorary degrees to a number of exceptional people who demonstrate outstanding merit in their field. Since 1955-56, over 600 people from all walks of life have been honoured in this way. The following abbreviations for Honorary degrees are used: LLD Doctor of Laws; DLitt Doctor of Letters; and DSc Doctor of Science.
A full list of Honorary degrees conferred by the University is available at: exeter.ac.uk/honorarygraduates
During the Summer 2025 ceremonies, we honoured:
Ros Atkins (DLitt)
Sir Alan Bates (LLD)
Yasmin Batliwala MBE (LLD)
Ben Bradshaw (LLD)
Erika Brodnock MBE (LLD)
Professor Penny Endersby CBE (DSc)
The Right Honourable Sir Sajid Javid (LLD)
Christopher Lockyear (LLD)
Caroline Lucas (LLD)
Cheryl Morgan (LLD)
Dr Andrew Ng (DSc)
Sarah Turvill (LLD)
Pippa Warin (LLD)
The Right Honourable Baroness Warsi (LLD)
MESSAGES FROM RECENT HONORARY GRADUATES
Dr Alex George (DSc)
Dr Alex George is a presenter, best-selling author and Youth Mental Health Ambassador to the government. He has published three Sunday Times Bestsellers, Live Well Every Day and The Mind Manual for adults, and A Better Day for children, which won Book of the Year at The British Book Awards. Alex’s mission to improve mental health support for young people has become prolific throughout the UK. Alex’s TV work includes presenting his documentary for the BBC, Dr Alex: Our Young Mental Health Crisis as well as fronting Naked Education for Channel 4.
“Go for it in life. Embrace failure. I believe that failure is an inevitable part of not only life, but also your journey to success. Academia is important, but the most important thing is the health and happiness of ourselves and the people around us. You’ve achieved something incredible today. Be proud of yourselves.”
Rachel Skinner CBE FREng FICE (DSc)
Rachel Skinner is an Executive Director at WSP, a global company that provides engineering, environmental and advisory services. Rachel served as the youngest ever President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Her theme of climate action explained the role of civil engineers in making faster, real-world change. In 2019 she was confirmed by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Top 100 Women in Engineering. Rachel was awarded a CBE for services to infrastructure in 2022.
“ Your
with
qualifications travel
you through the good
times
and the bad times. Even if your career takes you off in completely unexpected directions that you can’t possibly predict today it doesn’t really matter - the qualifications still go with you. Nobody can make you put them down and nobody can take them away.
They are a real part of who you are going forward.”
Kamila Shamsie FRSL (DLitt)
Kamila Shamsie is the author of eight novels which have been translated into over 30 languages. One of her awardwinning novels, Home Fire, won the Women’s Prize for Fiction and the Hellenic Prize, was long listed for the Man Booker Prize and shortlisted for eight other prizes. Vice-President and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Manchester, she was one of Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists in 2013.
“When
I graduated, I had no idea what was ahead of me. Believe me when I tell you that you are only at the very start of knowing what your time at Exeter will truly mean for your lives. So much is possible, so much is still ahead, but right now let me congratulate you on this present moment and the achievement of being here, graduates and graduands of this fine University into which I am so delighted to have been welcomed.”
HONORARY GRADUATE GUEST SPEAKER
Professor Dame Fiona Murray CBE
DCMG (DSc)
Professor Dame Fiona Murray CBE DCMG is the William Porter (1967) Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Management. Her research, teaching and professional activities focus on the intersection of critical technologies, entrepreneurship and geopolitics. She has examined the role of innovation ecosystem stakeholders in supporting the formation and scaling of deep tech ventures that solve global challenges - most notably in defence, security and resilience. She is also an expert on how high-performing organisations - in the public and private sectors - engage with these innovation ecosystems to support their strategic innovation priorities.
Dr Hiba Khan
Hiba Khan is a Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Chief Revenue Officer at Medics.Academy. She has a background in entrepreneurship, innovation and solutions in healthcare and was awarded an Innovation Fellowship as NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur at Mid and South Essex NHS Trust to continue this work. As Chief Revenue Officer at Medics.Academy, Hiba oversees a global team of executives working towards improving access to clinical education. She is also an Honorary Lecturer at The University of Central Lancashire.
Hiba has previous experience in governance as the Vice-Chair of the Board at Queen Mary University Students’ Union and Chair of their Audit and Risk Committee and she currently sits on the Board of Governors of The University of West London. As a selected member of the UK Young Academy which operates under the auspices of the Royal Society, Hiba is part of the organisation’s Membership Development Committee and works to influence policy and raise awareness of science and research in the UK.
Hiba has won several awards for research and performance in her clinical roles, a national award in quality improvement and two consecutive outstanding awards in clinical practice. More recently she has been awarded the Chartered Management Institute Apprentice of the Year Award 2024 and was a finalist for the Federation of Awarding Bodies Apprentice of the Year Award having been nominated for the award by The University of Exeter and Chartered Management Institute.
PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES
This programme lists the names of those upon whom substantive degrees are to be conferred at this Congregation. The programme also lists those who elected to receive their award in absence earlier in the session. Graduands who have elected to receive their award in absence at this Congregation are indicated by an asterisk.
PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES
Thursday 11 December 09:00
IN THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND ECONOMY
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Poojaprasanna
Elias Abdul Razak
Daniel Acheampong
Tracey Addicott
Emmanuel Brimpong Akosah
James Allen
Jonathan Allott
* Rondie Edward Appiah
* Matt Armstrong
Jonny Arnold
Naveen Arora
Melissa Ashby
Merve Azdiken
Alaisha Aziz
Alistair Baker
Adrian Ball
Kavneet Kaur Bamrah
Josh Barker
Kerry Barnes
* Rob Begley
Alec Bennett
* Neil Birch
* Phil Blaen
Oliver Blagden
* Dominic Brendell
* Katrina Broster
Grant Bruno
Lucie Burnett
Karen Burton
Shaun Butler
Sarah Campbell
Samantha Carman
Jack Carr
Jason Chambers
* David Chapman
Joseph Chilvers
Konstantinos Chronopoulos
* Nicola Cole
* Catherine Connor
* Helen Cooper
Ranulf Corbett
Charlie Cross
Deepak Rao Dasharatha
* Christina Davey
* Patrick Daws
Manraj Digpal
Ben Dymott
Joanne Dyson
Allen Ensby
Rebecca Evans
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Simon Flenley
Michaela Fogden
Jill Fowler
* Tom Francis
Alysa Freeman
Gabriela Gandolfini
Sajad Ghafoor
Raphael Grech
Tushar Gulhane
Victoria Hair
Ian Hamley
* Anne-Lise Harding
* Elliot Harris
Jess Harris
Caroline Haughian
Lucy Hawkins
* Vicky Hicks
James Honey
* Anna Hopwood
* Julie Howe
Siobhan Huskins
Katrin Hühne
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Elizabeth Jamieson
* Chiraag Jogia
Andy Johnson
* Nainy Katyal
* Andy Keast
Martin Keogh
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Sunny Sanjay Kesarkar
Franz Khanna
Sarah Knight
Jack Kwan
* Dave Lamb
* Tam Latif Salem
Nathan Lee
* Darren Lewis
Isla Lightfoot
Louisa MacKenzie
* Miles Lovegrove
Sam Marland
Emily Matthews
Orla May
Siobhan McCoulough
Jenny Meadsavapanmonkol
Lara Mikeljevic
* Ronnie Miller
* Moya Moore
Zita Morris
Neha Nanjundaiah
Adam Niazi
Richard Nichols
Mehr Nigar
Amy Northern
Tara O’Neill
Seun Ogunbiyi
* Louise Osborne
James Pearson
Kate Perkin
Rhys Phillips
* Richard Phillips
* Pitt Porapakkham
Iain Purrier
Peter Rayment
* Aniket Reddy
Martin Reeves
James Reseigh
* Ben Richards
Matthew Rogers
* Richard Rowley
Victoria Ryan
* Rajat Sharma
* Bree Sims
Kate Smoter
Robert Sochon
Shivani Somoshi
Jirasri Srisuma
Erandi Danushka Stretton
Alica Suk
Kartik Suri
Hendry Taylor
* Royce Thomas
* Joe Tickle
Isa Olabode Tijani
* Tilly Tompkins
Kieran Topping
Isabella Valladares
Lisa Vanstone Brown
Rupert Weber
Sam Woldu-Desta
Tracy Yin
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
* Paul Allen
Katie Antcliffe
Nikolina Austin
Malgorzata Ayres
Rachael Bateman
Kate Butler
Anisha Champaneri
Morgan Chandler-Hussain
Silver Chida
* Sabina Coman
Rachel Darcey
Louise Dickinson
Emily Edwards
* Jess Elliott
Vicky Ellis
Natalie Emmerman
Courtney Evans
Annabel Hale
Sophie Halpin
Catherine Hancock
Vicci Hanke
Sophie Harding
Jade Hawkins
* Niamh Heneghan
* Rosalyn Howells
* Cathy Hughesman
Nikoleta Kacmarova
* Sharn Kalsi
Amy Knight
* Adriana Koleva
Emily Martin
Lucy Maunsell
Amelia Palmer
Kelly Parrott-East
Allen Kevin Phillips
* Kinga Polak Amobi
Sam Pope
Mollie Puttock-Jones
Alice Rawlings
* Megan Rowett
Ellie Scarlett
Miranda Simms
Kavita Singh
Alex Tait
Carl Thomas
Stuart Thomson
Julien Vandepeute
IN APPLIED STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Jess Fondacaro
Sarah Janaway
Rupool Mazumder
Avni Shah
FOR THE DEGREE OF POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Aleena Francis
Devika Govind
* Alex Gregory
* Isabel Hammond
FOR THE DEGREE OF POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
Ahmad Abu-Ghaba
* Amy Adams
Elisabetta Angioni
* Adam Annetts
* Mark Arden
* Kirsty Armstrong
Tony Atkins
Paul Atkinson
* Gemma Bartlett
Marius Adrian Batrinu
* Amy Baxter
* Suzanna Bentley
* Gabriel Bernard-Harding
* Aleksandra Besevic
* Ash Blattner
Valerie Brese
* Andy Buckle
* Richard Bunn
* Lucie Burnett
* Mark Clements
* Emma Collings
* Darren Cope
Samuel Dawkins
* Jeanette De Winton-Gilbert
Ana Diaz Manana
Phil Dixon
* Will Edge
* Marcos Entenza Garcia
Maisie Fernandes
* Jessica Fitz-John
Matthew Fontaine
Susanna Fragoso
Elizabeth Fraser
* Ed Freeman
* Daniel Frost
* James Gazzard
Simon Gillis
* Matt Green
* Mark Grey
* James Guscott
* Steven Haffenden
Naomi Harnett
* Alex Hawtin
Nicole Hext
* Rachel Hicken
* James Holmes
Thomas Howard
* Ben Johnson
Melanie Jones
* Rita Kaur Singh
* Vincent King
* Krishna Priya Koneru
* Susan Leedham
* Patrick Litani
Stephanie Lockhart
* June MacHin
* Lisa McCormack
John Millington
* Anna Morris
Damian Murray
* Tash Mutebi
* Roberto Nino
Dingani Nkala
* Henry Norman
Christian Nunn
Dominika Oliver
* Sami Omari
* Aditi Pawar
* Callum Peebles
Alison Potter
* Harry Russell
* Duncan Rutherford
Steven Ryan
* Tom Sedgman
Shri Shah
Tui Shirley
Hamza Siddiqui
* Gavin Smith
Helen Spall
* Patricia Spooner
* Chloe Stepney
Caleb Stevens
* Katrina Stockton
* Georgina Stratton
* Rachel Tallett
* Joseph Tansey
* Oliver Tucker
* Gayle Upshon-Ellison
* Karin Venema
* James Wallace
* Brett Walter
Phoebe Warren
* Carly Wedderburn
* Gail Whenman
* Max White
Laura Whyte
* Jonquil Williams
* Jack Young
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
* David Coulthard
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED FINANCE
Nicole Alves Figueira
Jaipreet Bains
Alice Barrett
Jamie Berger
George Brown
Kiril Dachev
Maya Drinkall
Thomas Eckworth
Amanda Eke
Jack Grant
George Hynes
* Fidel Joseph
Devon Lardner
Mason Lewis
Eleanor Osborn
Ademide Zuriel Owolana
Isha Patel
Kara Pleasance
Jessica Ripton
Owen Selby
* Ranjit Singh
Thomas Stillman
Amit Tailor
Alfie Watkins
Harrison White
Chloe Whittingham
IN RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Victoria Ackland
Sallie Andrew
Zane Awan
Jessica Bound
Natalie Bryant
Scott Burnett
Sarah Bytheway
Richard Carr
Calvin Clifford
Amit Dam
Amelia Davies
Emma Dean
Mirela Doana
Jodie Everett
* Rose Firth
* Milen Genov
Steph Gordon
Sarah Hawley
Becky Heath
Lucie Hill
Jo Holland
Nick Holmes
* Josh Hughes
Graham I’Anson
Simon Kennedy
Fahad Anib Khan
Thomas Mullin
Sonam Nawaz
Valentina Okoro
* Sonia Patil
Robbie Podmore
Shawana Rehman
* Alexandra Rendle
Leanne Rolls
Natalie Rosendale
Vicky Scott
Peter Sherlock
* Darren Van Der Merwe
Anna Vere
Michelle Wakefield
Suzanne Wilk
* Alexander Young
Presenterreturnstotheirseat
FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ACCOUNTANCY
* Dorcas Nduakoh
Thesis: Essays on employee welfare: Do firm-level risks and executive-level taxes matter for wage-related mistreatment, employee safety or pensions?
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF RESEARCH IN FINANCE
Anamul Haque
* Amir Khaveh
* Ya-Ting Lee
* Terdoo Manger
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Manu Krishnaa Anil Shrikumar Manjusha
Abbisheik Arun Prasad
* Yixian Cai
* Piraya Chaloeychon
Yujun Chen
* Yuchen Cui
Changyang Dai
* Thao Linh Dao
* Yue Gan
* Ge Gao
Ming Gao
Daniel Grove
* Haochen Gu
* Seul Gu
Mira Huang
Nilofer Jenice Habison
Xinyan Jia
* Yidan Jia
Cécile Klein
* Christy Leong
Grace Leung
Charlotte Li
* Zhaoyang Li
* Acheng Liang
* Zishu Liang
* Zitai Lin
Boyan Liu
* Hanxiao Liu
Zhushan Liu
Yingran Long
* Chang Lu
Dingtao Lu
* Guanyu Lu
* Xiaojia Lu
Qian Luo
Yihan Lyu
Meenakshi Mohan
Sohel Mollick
Alexander Naorem
Pavel Ososov
* Junlong Pan
Gayan Yadava Puthran
* Rui Qu
Nirmala Shiva Kumar
* Peijie Sun
Ka Ho Xavier Tam
* Yingying Tang
* Tingrui Tian
Khanh Linh Tran
Thy Tran
Sharath Venugopala
* Bingyan Wang
Hui Wang
* Jiaxi Wang
* Jingwen Wang
* Jinyi Wang
Ran Wang
* Xuechun Wang
Yanxuan Wang
* Yufan Wang
* Yutong Wu
Shixin Xu
Yang Xu
Yuchan Xue
* Xilai Yang
Shichao Ye
* Zixuan Ye
* Jiahong Yu
Ma. Cristina Yumena
* Chengpu Zhang
* Hui Zhang
Yuemeng Zhang
* Feiyang Zhao
Yazhou Zhao
* Yu Zhao
* Yanzhe Zhu
IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE WITH SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Adrian Baricuatro
Ajita Mathur
* Thi Lan Anh Nguyen
Thi Quynh Trang Nguyen
IN FINANCE AND DATA SCIENCE
Toby Davenport
Omar Elsisi
Praduman Rautela
* Jincheng Wu
* Zhouchang Zhang
IN FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
Harshita Mohan
Prince
Ethan Abraham
Daniel Apaokueze
* Katinka Caspari
* Liran Chen
Chun Choy
* Sasanun Duangpatra
* Benjamin Findlay
* Joshua Fry
Samarth Gupta
Ylina Gurung
Archit Khanolkar
Walani Umathandalizwe Khonje
* Panus Kijmongkoltham
* Pitcha Kingkaew
Quoc Dung Luong
Ketki Mahashabde
* Chad Monteiro
Ayman Muntasir Mukthiyar Ahmed
Malvika Hitesh Nagvekar
Manali Nandkumar Navlakha
* Minghao Ouyang
Aracha Ruchatamatee
Aarush Sathe
* Jiratchaya Setthee
Anika Sharma
* Chanaphat Siengsakul
Simran Singh
Riya Sanjay Surwase
Prima Tanasomboonkit
Praneel Sunil Tayade
Himanshi Tejwani
Devarsh Trivedi
* Laphon Uttasart
Eshwer Vedu Kumar
Samuel Yang
* Chi Yin Yeung
* Shengyuan Zhong
Thursday 11 December // 09:00
IN FINANCE AND INVESTMENT WITH SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Tessy Tony
* Zehui Guo
Luca Kemp
Mariam Kvitsinadze
* Thanrak Lapaviwat
* Marvin Lau
Dam Dung Le
Thi Ngoc Ha Nguyen
Ruth Wanjiku Njaga
Matteo Piscopo
* Phichsinee Satjathamnukul
* Kayla Soni
Minh Ngoc Vuong
IN FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Simran Bibave
Xianyi Cai
Ranveer Chawla
Changle Chen
Zeyu Chen
Bailey Constable
Mahe De Bragard Hardy
* Kaihan Huang
* Liang-Ming Huang
Zichen Huang
* Yilei Ji
Sangilrang Koh
* Sihua Li
* Yigeng Li
Jiarui Liu
* Yuchen Liu
* Jijian Ma
* Fangao Mu
* Travis Norris
Yanyan Qian
Jiahe Ren
Catherine Stella Setyadi
Saleh Mohammed Shariff
* Xuejing Song
* Jiayue Sun
Maitreyi Mayuri Talukdar
* Chi Teng
Ben Thomas
Phoebe Thompson
Ashley Saijan Vadakken
Haixin Wang
* Henan Wang
* Ziqi Wei
* Chunmei Wu
* Pang Xu
* Yuzhen Xu
* Fan Yang
Richard Ying
Taewoong Youn
* Bohan Zhang
* Yan Zhang
* Yanfang Zhang
* Yingxin Zhang
* Chang Zhu
Chenyu Zhu
IN FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT WITH SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Evin Tomy
Thanachok Jamikorn
* Dorothy Rakbour
* Suthasinee Sanjai
Sneha Singh
Ha Linh Tran
* Yuechen Zhang
IN FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND FUND MANAGEMENT
Syed Aleem
Dima Blinov
* Junlong Cao
Jamie Deverell
Fedor Drobot
Yukta Garg
Connor Greenwood-Cribbin
Haripriyam Gupta
* Patcharada Jongsirikul
Nihar Kakkad
Aayush Khanna
Pattaraporn Kumthaisong
Atikan Laoriandee
* Po-Hung Li
Anh Quoc Nguyen
Pavarisa Panyatara
* Bhisit Petchu
Chaitanya Rajendra Sharma
Utkarsh Kumar Singhania
* Bryan Tran
* Lucie Vu
Aditi Asit Vyas
Karlo Weeks
Sam Wheatley
Jirakarn Wongsuwan
* Lingxuan Yang
* Eraser Yin
IN FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND FUND MANAGEMENT WITH SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
Joseph Lane
Yaxuan Wang
* Rong Xiong
IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND BANKING
* Tsz Ching Ho
Eddine Moussouni
William Peters
Fong Wai Matthew Tang
IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND BANKING WITH SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
James Bradley
Alissa Schaefer
IN MARKETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
* Ahmed Bin Hafez
Huitao Huang
Abhishek Kesherwani
* Piyatida Sawatchai
* Xun Tao
IN SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Victoria Ashworth
Ed Gerdes
Kristen Man
Jack Rugsat
Betul Özşar
FOR THE DEGREE OF POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCE AND INVESTMENT
Anand Gowda Hulikal Shiva Ganesh
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN ACCOUNTING STUDIES
* Brooke Adalja
* Khaled Waleed S Alajlan
* Muhammad Hamaludin
* Mattheus Hin
* Harry Hua
* Yufan Jiang
* Aden Kong
* Jiayang Liang
* Feiyun Niu
* Ivy Pham
* Sameer Riaz
* Chris So
* Daniel Wongkar
* Yitian Xu
* Shaojie Zhang
* Florence Zhao
IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Osama Mohammed S Almutairi
* Tevfik Aslan
* Aelina Bissenova
Weidi Chen
* Fariz Fathani
* Khairul Asyraaf Khairul Azizan
* Edwin Koh
* Punnawit Kongseree
* Jade Lam
* Jocelyn Lam
* Chessa Lee
* Elgin Leung
* Shasha Luo
* Aiden Mason
* Raahim Mir
* Cat Nguyen
* Zoey Qiu
* Haipeng Sun
* Marsya Tunku Azrel
* Yibo Wei
* Chloe Wong
* Yuchen Wu
* Keren Xia
* Andy Yuen
* Kangcun Zhao
Presenterreturnstotheirseat
Thursday 11 December // 09:00
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Kartik Subbiah
Geoffrey Sankeerth Alanka
Sontat Chethavanich
Effie Diao
* Zixin Guo
* Hong
Mengting Li
Nyein Linn
* Cong Liu
Rosheel Mathew
Ayush Mishra
Parth Mittal
Apitsara Nitasnoraset
Aryan Patil
Chonnaphat Phongsevalak
Phuwanai Saowkaew
Sukamalee Sermsaksasitorn
Pecharachol Perzival Soisri
* Shashank Surana
Pimthida Thavarasukha
* Chaoyu Wang
* Ham Wongariyakavee
Ryan Zhang
FOR THE DEGREE OF POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Juntao Hu
Presenterreturnstotheirseat
Thursday 11 December 11:45
IN
THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND ECONOMY
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF RESEARCH IN MANAGEMENT
Joseph Asucam
Kiki Banadzem
* Xiaoyue Emily Ma
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE
IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Timothy
* Aibek Abishev
Vanessa Addo
Aanam Ansari
Khushi Arora
Areeba Asif
Aneesh Barige Ganapathy
Aniruddha Bose
Rishita Chakraborty
Kessog Chan
* Junyang Chen
* Chun Fai Cheng
Shu-Ching Cheng
Anwesha Dhar
* Huiling Dong
* Siyu Duan
Harvey Dudley
Balajee Dutta
Muhammad Novario Ekaputra
Vinali Vijay Gaikwad
Maansi Rajendra Gamre
Karan Gehani
* Charlie Godman
Vedita Arun Gore
Dhanesh G Gundlapalli
Riteshkumar Mahadevrao Ingalepatil
Varis Ithivatana
Vaahini Reddy Kalluru
Sudharma Kambhamettu
Sana Hassan Khan
Tayyaba Khan
Chaitanya Khandre
Natchanon Leedara
Fengyu Lu
Jessie Mace
Aditi Manuwal
Tamanna Mathur
Aryan Rahul More
Saronik Mullick
Pritid Nandy
* Harry Nguyen
Minh Ha Nguyen
Tuong Anh Thu Nguyen
Arpita Nishesh
Pathita Nonthadid
Abhishek Pandey
Anish Pant
* Kiran Parchani
Sanat Ranjan Parida
Sushil Patel
Karan Patke
Sandesh Reddy Periyavaram
Michael Perkins
Chayutpong Prateepavanitch
Ram Kishan Puri
Karishma Rama Dass Venkata Ramanan
Wiphawee Rataphaibul
Md Moin Raza
* Kasidis Santanaprasit
Abhijeet Santhosh Kumar
* Jinnanut Sathienyanont
* Zimeng Shen
* Maksim Shin
Konark Singh
Ashish Siwach
* Sorawis Sridhanabutr
Uthra Srinivasan
Benjarat Srisantithum
* Kit Studholme-Wilson
Chinmay Subramanian
Saniya Sanjay Survase
Sakuljai Suwankeeree
Kiyoteru Takemoto
Chui Po Harper Ting
Vladislava Titova
Matt Toborek
Krishna Trivedi
Sattha Ungcharoenchai
Darvesh Valecha
* Dinghao Wang
Toby Winterbottom
* Yiyun Xia
* Arisara Yusamart
* Jimmy Zhou
IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
* Minghao Zhu
IN DIGITAL MARKETING
* Agha Hussain Akram
Xiaoyuan Bao
Hien-Nhu Bui
Wenhui Cai
* Sakditorn Chantvirach
Onpailin Dechanantachat
Dev Priya Dua
Xingyang Fan
* Rukai Gao
Asmita Ghosh
Zoe Huang
Jeremiah Janagam
Janhvi Juneja
Vicky Kafkios
Jatin Satish Kallamundkur
Natcha Khumpyree
* Vivienne Le
Tanaphon Limpavarote
* Wright Liu
Aarushi Loshali
Jessica Mason
Nina Ng
Minh Chi Nguyen
* Trong Binh Nguyen
Hui Lin Ong
* Papichaya Pinyocheep
Siripatcha Prachayakul
* Sirinrak Puttikanaporn
* Plubplaporn Roongrawiwan
Duaa Sarfraz
Hershey Sharma
Eilidh Shaw
* Nandini Sikarwar
Passakorn Sompolpong
* Dinh Dang Khoi Tran
Zack Gan Tzeh
* Rui Wang
* Samon Wongvichaya
* Lingxi Wu
* Chuyi Yong
Nichapat Yongvibulsiri
* Linhaotian Zhang
* Xiaoying Zhang
* Xintong Zhou
* Yichen Zhu
Yi Zou
IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Theodore Agatha
Mir Saif Alam
Revati Bannatti
Imane Benkandil
* Yuxuan Chen
* Xuchen Du
* Jiahe Fan
Xiangyi Fu
Sophie Alice Holdway
* Xiaotian Jiang
Kelly Juodkaziene
* Chengxi Li
* Zhifan Li
Jiayu Liu
Ruijun Liu
* Xiangrui Liu
* Xuan Liu
* Ruiyan Lyu
Shrikant Pagare
Sakshi Pradeep Pawar
Keyun Ren
* Pratheep Santhi Vaithilingam
* Yufei Tang
* Sijie Wang
* Ziyi Wang
* Xiaodong Wu
* Xiaoying Xi
* Xinyu Xia
* Liyuan Xiang
* Feizhi Ye
Chenyan Yi
* Yangyi Yi
Li Zhang
IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Chiruvanuru Kumar Tanishq
Sehajveer Singh
Su Ei Myat
Noor Al-Dulaimi
Gabriela Babic
Likitha Bettahalasur Guruprasad
Shresth Bhardwaj
Raghad Bilbisi
Dylan Bouwer
Wei Cao
Ryzie Chen
* Xiaoyan Chen
* Aaron Cheng
* Jierui Dai
Yohan Shamax Damania
Tamara Darby
Oliver Gage
Ruicong Gao
* Kyurin Han
Afagh Hashemi
Amy Heaphy
* Baoyue Hu
Pimpatchara Hussarin
Nistha Jalan
Jatin Jamwal
* Shuang Jin
James Kerslake
* Zeyu Li
* Chengxin Liang
* Zijian Liang
Yingtan Liu
Di Long
* Junyang Lu
* Zhengtong Lu
Jianing Lyu
Nadine Matthews
Putu Nidya Maylina Ista Padma
* Lingzi Meng
William Moore
Pichamon Na Chiangmai
Damilola Ojaleye
Yashwin Pariyaridi
Oscar Peace
* Ratima Pholpoul
Akilan Ponnusamy
* Yimin Qiu
Jarryd Ramkissoon
* Bowen Rui
* Maria Rusiecka
Sameer Sayed
* Karmanya Sethi
* Yingcong Shao
Vrinda Sharma
* Yiru Shen
* Rui Shi
* Wen Shi
Isha Shivaprasad
Aryut Shrestha
* Christoph Song
* Ze Song
Steven Stanley
Nikhil Stride
* Mingxuan Su
* Yibo Su
* Yuxin Sui
* Tianrui Sun
* Yu Sun
* Huiping Tang
Kushagra Tiwari
Mai Huong Trinh
Meric Uslupehlivan
Julia Van Blerk
Sai Krishna Chaithanya Veluru
Phuong Anh Vu
* Thuy Linh Vu
* Kaiyuan Wang
Ray Wang
* Songyu Wang
* Tian Wang
* Wenshuo Wang
Xige Wang
Yan Wang
* Zhao Wang
Jake Wateridge-Sawer
* Yangxuan Weng
* Wasin Wongsakajornkit
* Jianlin Wu
* Meng-Xuan Wu
* Tianqi Xie
* Xun Xu
Ying Xu
Bhavika Yadav
Surbhi Yadav
Bingru Yan
* Wangyi Ye
* Umut Can Yildiz
Nuochen Yin
Guikai Yu
Dongin Yuk
* Meng Zhang
Mengye Zhang
* Shenghao Zhang
* Yang Zhang
* Yingyue Zhang
* Youling Zhang
* Zheyu Zhang
* Zihan Zhang
* Jiaren Zhao
* Meiqi Zhao
Rui Zhong
* Wenzhi Zhou
* Ziyan Zhou
IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
* Harry Chen
* Zihao Chen
Moxin Fei
* Mengyao Gan
Xinhua He
Miranda Li
* Yilin Li
Shamal Mundakkal Sudheer
Ngoc Nguyen
Jesse Owusu
* Qiandai Peng
* Wenwen Peng
* Wanxuan Qing
* Jingwen Wang
* Lizhaoyang Wang
* Yulu Wang
* Bo Zhang
* Rui Zhong
Xingyu Zhu
IN MANAGEMENT
Dharshan Prabhu Balamurugan
Georgina Burnett
Ho Bich Ngoc Cao
Siwakhon Chukhom
Simon Cornish
Pranjlika Dawash
Aadil Aman Faizal
Koachawan Huangkolchak
Likith Huluvare Thejesh Gowda
Raj Jangid
Chonlada Jeamjarone
Lingxian Jia
Levon Kafafidis
Nayan Kumar
Liping Lei
* Jiasheng Li
Melayna Lloyd
George Murray
Minh Ha Nguyen
Tung Duong Phan
* Nattaporn Piensaknusorn
Akshi Porwal
Ranjitha Prabhu
Madhura Vikas Sathe
* Saruda Somchitrmool
Swathi Srinivas
Sopita Thad-Ieam
Kavya Upadhyay
Freya Wadeley
* Keying Wang
Ruizexi Wang
Ollie Watson
* Xiaoyue Yuan
Jotika Adhisthana Yuwono
IN MARKETING
* Fuko Abe
Astha Agarwal
Prerna Arora
Iman Khalisa Azlan
Ridhi Baid
Somya Bathla
* Siddhant Bhatnagar
* James Burdett
Shiqi Cai
Bradley Cebreiro
* Bobo Chau
Wenjie Chen
Ryan Chung
Kritika Dalmia
Harry Dickenson
* Jialiang Ding
* Oliver Feng
Jiayu Fu
* Fan Gao
Juliette Grammer
* Junye Guo
Khanh Linh Hoang
Mariza Indi
Nalinrat Intraram
Zhengyang Li
Karan Melur Dinesh
* Joanna Noh
Riya Pendam
Yuanjie Peng
Nakarin Satchaprapha
Pablo Schümperli
* Tongqi Shang
* Juan Shen
* Minghua Shi
* Prince Singh
Shriyam Srivastava
Julian To
* Long Tran
Ning Wang
Naphoom Watchinda
* Jingru Wu
Xiaomin Wu
Jinling Yang
* Yinuo Yang
IN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
* Zixuan Cao
Soham Shailesh Muddebihalkar
Deepak Sindhu
FOR THE DEGREE OF POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Jiaqi Sun
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS STUDIES
* Amelia Baker
Aditya Das
* Cooper Jenkins
Peter Kabaaga
Abdullah Merchant
* Lola Pedrini
IN BUSINESS STUDIES WITH ECONOMICS
* Ali Aldawood
Serra Ekinci
IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
* Ilyas Abdullayev
Dongsoo Ahn
Eric Bramwell
* Sum Che
* Oliver Frisby
* Yasha Goliya
* Sagi Jiang
* Ross Johannsen
* M Khoudro
* Xin Liang
* Kate Martsynkevych
* Louis Ming-Han
* Maria Francisca Roque Gameiro
De Faria Goncalves
* Max Smith
* Molly Southern
Lwin Moe Thant
* Archie Vermeulen
* Yiyang Wang
* Eric Yang
* Xueying Ye
* Chaudhry Sheheryar Zia
IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Chloe Bourne
* Logan Brown
* Lucy Nott
* Ander Olabarrieta Gvozdev
* Fin Parker
* Jack Wood
IN MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
* Posi Awosika
* Prima Cahyono
* Ilia Cheung
* Sahil Dansingani
* Reina Hasuike
Arnie Hopson
* Phoebe Lee
* Aryan Negandhi
* Leopold Sagnier Von Uexkull Guldenband
* Zexuan Zhong
IN MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
* Maria Burtina
* Amber Newsom Davis
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IN THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND ECONOMY
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF RESEARCH IN ECONOMICS
* Peter Opeyemi James
* Ancheng Shi
* Jiayue Zhu
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS
Hajed Bajed M Alotaibi
Tom Burrows
Nowman Dawood
James Fairhead
* Luke Heatherwick
Jake Lewis
Ziyuan Li
Thomas Middleton
* Hoang Anh Ngo
Jake Paternoster
Natasha Satish Ramteke
IN ECONOMICS: BEHAVIOURAL INSIGHTS
Mark Bradford
Harshita Juriasunghani
IN ECONOMICS: DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
Emma Alabi
Rayhan Bari
Nguyen Le
Xuan Khanh Nguyen
Abu Sadat Mohammad Sayem
Rajat Singh
Mukund Swami
Thursday 11 December // 11:45
IN FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
Mariyam
Salem Hashan Alkorbi
Kelson Alexandre Amaro Pereira
De Sena
Siddhi Sachin Bansal
Toby Berry
* Hang Cheng
* Yaru Fang
* Junze Huo
Samuel James
Indranil Majumdar
Viet Nguyen
* Zihui Shen
Luke Stocker
* Qi Zheng
IN FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH)
Hussein Ahmed Mohamed
Amer Elabhar
Sahana Bannigol
Krisha Barot
Taptai Bunyuen
Jia Sheng Chern
Kaho Chinen
* Dimitrie Constantinescu
Diem My Dao
Pragya Deshbhratar
Varshini Dilli Babu
* Yazdhaan Fareed
* George Gankov
Dibya Jouti Garigabilli
* Jason Giovas
Raafe Khan
Mahek Khatri
* Donghoon Kim
Sebastian Koh Sin Yang
Kruthika Kondenahalli Manjunath
* Coco Kong
* Duc Thang Le
* Jonathan Lloyd
Phú Quý Lê
Zhijie Ma
Ha Phuong Nguyen
Jenny Nguyen
Trang Nguyen
* Xuan Pang
Varudhini S Patki
Roshan Raj Rajendran
Anvita Raut
Alpha Sako
Aisha Sani Abubakar
Dhruvi Sarda
Vaishnav Goud Shambula
Sangeeth Sohan
Prairaya Thapornsawat
Jamie Toh Jia Yan Toh
* Chris Tran
Hari Om Trivedi
Keerthivasan Velvendan
* Minh Ha Vu
* Haowei Wang
Jiahui Wang
Henry Whichello
* Yuanlu Zhang
* Huajie Zhou
Yuan Zhu
IN MONEY, BANKING AND FINANCE
Thomas Blackmore
* Yuhan Guo
* Ziyu Guo
* Lingling Hao
* Wenya Jiao
Alistair Lennox Kretzschmar
* Caiquan Lan
Lexie Li
* Yue Li
* Zhiqi Li
Chenyue Liu
Xiaoman Min
Aditya Nehra
Jialiang Wang
* Qinyang Wang
* Zechuan Xu
* Muyang Yue
* Xiaoning Zhu
FOR THE DEGREE OF POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY (FINTECH)
* Joshah Kollanoor
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN BUSINESS ECONOMICS
* Batuhan Akcay
* Aya Allawi
* Benjamin Lam
* Eni Olabanji
* York Shi
* Tai Uno
Ross Vintcent
IN BUSINESS ECONOMICS WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Fletcher John
* Callum West
IN ECONOMICS
* Matt Aitken
* Alexander Brown
* Stefanos Ganotakis
* Durshita Jahal
* David Mears
* Jai-Singh Sohal
* Dewi Williams
IN ECONOMICS AND COMPUTER
SCIENCE WITH STUDY ABROAD
* Joan Oluwole
IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE
* Josh Clift
* Adam Willson
IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
* Sam Rowland
IN ECONOMICS AND FINANCE WITH YEAR ABROAD
Oliver Bowen
IN ECONOMICS AND HISTORY
Nicholas Douglas-Home
IN ECONOMICS AND POLITICS
Tom Maddock
IN ECONOMICS WITH ECONOMETRICS WITH INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE
Ivan Falco Meira
IN ECONOMICS WITH GEOGRAPHY
Sara Silvester
* Joe Wasilewski
IN ECONOMICS WITH HISTORY
* Milly Weston
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Thursday 11 December 15:00
IN THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND ECONOMY
FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN GEOGRAPHY
* Haohui Cai
Thesis: Following the More-than-human Geographies ofApiculture in China: Honeybees, Beekeepers and Honey
Jamie Atkins
Thesis: Seasonal forecasting of the European North-West shelf seas: sources of, limits to and prospects for predictability of the physical marine environment
* Arne Scheire
Thesis: ScalingTropical Giants: HowTree Height Influences the Functioning of Some of the World’sTallestTropical Rain Forest
Species
Lirong You
Thesis: AModel-Based Study of the Impacts of Climate Change on Grassland and Crop Productivity
G Bradbury
Thesis: Beaver wetlands mediate diffuse water pollution in agriculturally dominated catchments
IN SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
Hannah Hayes
Thesis: Climate justice dimensions of flood adaptation
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Rahmat Shah Safi
IN GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SCIENCE
Sean Berry
Joe Gartell
Samuel Hayes
Ruiyang Lin
Tarryn Northway
* Yohei Ono
Mehrnoush Torabi
Jacob Weinbren
* Wei Zhang
IN GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS
Iván Araya Valdivia
Isobel Armitage
Alex Beckett
Travis Bramley
* Ash Choo
* Grace Gamble
Lauren Hart
Isabelle Hoar
* Edward Huntley Orellana
Juliet Jarvie
* George Jenkins
Maya Joseph
Siddhi Joshi
Orla Knight
Ashley Koon
Christopher Korzenietz
Holly Locke
Alice Lucy
Mathilde Molineaux
Bonnie Nicolle
Elena O’Dea
David Parslow
Freya Sophie Payne
Liam Pfohe
Ruth Read
Holly Reid
Lily Rockwell
* Anastacia Shchybun
George Smith
Isabel Thomson
Annie Trenoweth
IN SYSTEMS THINKING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Taiwo Alaje
Jack Banks
* Rajina Begum
Glenda Favor-Ankersen
Ann Harkness-Moore
* Katherine Hoskins-Sweeney
* Joshua Jones
* Girish Lakhanpal
Adam Martin
Rebekah Pawley
* Viv Ryan
* Vita Shapland-Howes
Tom Watson
FOR THE DEGREE OF POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Tomisin Adigun IN GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS
* Mark Foster
* Andrei Popa
FOR THE DEGREE OF POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS
* Rowan Guduru
IN THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES, ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
FOR THE DEGREE OF POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION
IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION SECONDARY
Lannece Hole
IN THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND ECONOMY
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GEOGRAPHY
* Eloise Penfold
* Ben Potter
IN GEOGRAPHY WITH STUDY ABROAD
* Tallulah Torrance
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED FINANCE
Ama Ackon
Mohammed Al-Hayat
Ivan Aras
Yannika Balloo
Sebastian Bevan
Jessica Childs
Chloe Chu
Amelia Connolly
* Hector Coode
Ben Cutbush
Urmi Dave
Shaun Du Toit
Abbie Elliott
* Jacob Evans
Jackson Flood
Samuel Gosling
Maisie Green
Mia Griffiths
Oliver Griffiths
Archie Guiver
* Tom Halder Halders
Sean Hamill
Freddie Hart
Christian Hobkirk
Ellie Hodgson
Dinica Hooda
Finley Hughes
Sophie Hughes
Sarah Jameel
Ahmed Jumeh
Yousef Kaler
Rajveer Kaur
Esha Khan
Lydia Killick
Elisabeth Kirsten
Luxiha Kirupakaran
* Akshay Krishnakumar
India Lambie
Ryan Leung
Charlotte Linacre
Harry Lummis
Beatriz Makinen-Mendez
Ella McNaught
Tara-Lily Melling
Alex Moat
Joseph Morton
Daisy Nicolle
Indhi O’Hanlon
Patrisia Obreja
Kareen Ojeiwa
Naomi Olanrewaju
Maria Oliveira De Azevedo
Roscoe Oliver
Mya Patel
Neha Patnaik
Shayan Pattani
* Al-Uzair Qayyum
Luca Rabaiotti
Xavier Ralph Aashmeen Randhawa
Hannah Sadikovic
Anna Scott
Tom Skilling
Fergus Smith
Hannah Stocks
Aimee Stride
George Treble
Will Tuffill
Arbesa Uka
Foosim Van
Dylan Ward
Mia Watson
Annaliese Wright
Che Zucconi-Mbowe
IN GEOGRAPHY
* Molly Snow
IN GEOGRAPHY WITH PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT
Alex Wood
IN GEOGRAPHY WITH STUDY ABROAD
* Curtis Wilford
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Thursday 11 December // 15:00
IN THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND ECONOMY
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EXPLORATION AND MINING GEOLOGY
Ahmed Atito Zidane Ahmed
Dan Blackwell
Megan-Mia De Kock
Oscar Fletcher
Sylvie Jackson
Matthew Lloyd
Harry Needell
Jacob Power
Rachel White
IN GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Emmanuel Oppong Arthur Muhammad Ahmed Haroon
Casanique Solomon
IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WITH INTERNATIONAL FIELD COURSE
Millie Charmoy
Olivia Hackney
Chloe Lane Williamson
Anoushka Pinto
IN MARINE VERTEBRATE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
Robyn Cullerton
Libby Dolling
Ellie Horne
IN MARINE AND COASTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Giordana Moretti
IN MINERALS PROCESSING
Fleur Oula Epse Bony
IN MINING ENGINEERING
Batuhan Cobanoglu
Sharai Sebastian Dourado
Johnpaul Ugochukwu Okere
Ludmira Paihama
IN MINING ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Mouhamadou Bamba Samb
Kezia Yeri
IN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Said Baradai
Xinyu Fu
Lingfeng Liang
Thomas Roberts
Pimpakarn Sathapholswad
Aneena Sudhin
Nkechi Udeh
Yincheng Zhu
IN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (ENVIRONMENT)
Heather Burton
Qiuhong He
Anika Nanda
Ernest Quarcoo
Emily Rice
IN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (TOURISM)
Christopher Kwesi Appiah
Ha Giang Chu
Yuxiao Huang
Naoko Mashimo
Lucy Whiting
IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Benedict Furness
Jack Geldard
Nicola Henchek
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER IN SCIENCE IN ZOOLOGY
Max Bucknall
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Stephen Liu
IN BUSINESS
Ieuan Stokle-Rosevear
IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND ECOLOGY
Maddy James
IN MARINE BIOLOGY
Ben Porter IN ZOOLOGY
Georgina Briers
IN ZOOLOGY WITH PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT
Lena Casford
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IN THE FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND ECONOMY
FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Doruk Ersalan IN RENEWABLE ENERGY ENGINEERING
Sai Min Thway Naing Asim Zaib
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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
So many of our students have achieved great things over the past year. Here we feature just a few examples where our students have excelled in academia, sport, arts, entrepreneurship and community.
Exeter student breaks European running records alongside green activism
Innes FitzGerald has been dubbed the ‘Greta Thunberg of Sport’ for smashing European running records alongside her environmental activism.
At just 19 years old, Innes, a Sports Scholar and second-year Exercise and Sport Sciences student, has already broken three European U20 records. At the European U20 Championships in Tampere this summer, she won gold in both the 5000m and 3000m, taking over 22 seconds off the previous record. Innes has been shortlisted for this year’s European Athletics Rising Star award.
Nicknamed after climate activist, Greta Thunberg, by both the Times and Telegraph, for her environmental stance, Innes has been turning down competitions where she believes a single race does not justify the emissions of the travel.
When she does travel, Innes chooses the most carbonefficient routes — including a 20-hour journey she took by bus, train, and bike to reach Turin for the European Cross-Country Championships in 2022. After her long journey, she finished fourth.
Skills
swapping project
helps Exeter’s
international students make friends with older members of Devon community
International students are creating lasting friendships with older members of the Devon community in a scheme that aims to boost digital literacy and reduce student loneliness.
The Tech-and-Life Pal project aims to get older people to give students the benefit of their “life wisdoms and experience”, while the students help them out with essential digital skills such as how to use a smartphone or laptop.
Dr Yuxi Heluo, Assistant Professor at our Business School, started the project as a research trial, but it has been so successful that it’s likely to carry on.
Breakthrough success at international Formula Student competition
Our student-led Formula Student team, XRacing, has made history with their best-ever performance at the prestigious Formula Student 2025 competition.
In a record-setting year, XRacing completed all dynamic events for the first time in the University’s decade-long participation in the global competition.
The world’s premier engineering and business competition challenges student teams to design, build and race a single-seat formula-style car, while showcasing excellence in engineering, innovation, business acumen and teamwork.
The event, hosted by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers at the famous Silverstone racetrack, saw our team achieve a host of key milestones and achievements including: 16th overall – the highest-ever placement for the team
11th in the Endurance event – one of the toughest tests of car performance and driver skill
“Most Entertaining Driver of the Day” – a crowd-pleasing bonus that highlights the team’s spirit
One of only 11 teams worldwide to finish every race event
Sailors crowned sustainability champions
Our Sailing Club ‘couldn’t be prouder’ after being crowned winners of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Green Blue University Sailing Sustainability Challenge 2025.
Exeter students were celebrated for leading the way in sustainable sailing at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show in February.
The sustainability challenge, sponsored by the Royal Thames Yacht Club, shines a light on university sailing clubs that are following key environmental best practice, from beach cleans and equipment reuse initiatives, to waste reduction and awareness raising in local communities.
©The Royal Yachting Association
©Formula Student UK, Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Student entrepreneurs celebrated at annual awards
We celebrated another successful year of student startups and innovation at the Student Entrepreneurship Awards, recognising outstanding achievements across the University.
Tomiwa Adeoye (Business and Management) won the Social Impact Award for AfroExeExperience, which brings Afrobeat and Amapiano music nights to Exeter. Iman Alibeigi (Engineering) received the Environmental Impact Award for his platform InfraFund, while Eleanor Griffin (Engineering and
Entrepreneurship) was honoured with the Tech Innovation Award for Opas Guides, which designs patient-specific instrumentation for orthopaedic surgery. The Rising Star Award went to Lorenzo Satta Chiris, and Giselle Hegstad won the People’s Choice Award for her positive contributions. Ruairi Duignan (Business and Environment) received the Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award for his work on his venture Turbo Zone.
Sustainable fashion project wins award
A team of our students has won a sustainability award from the UPP Foundation, a charity set up by UPP, a UK-wide provider of student accommodation. Isabella Purves, Emily Pink, Freya Williams, Becky Rowe, Beth Fraser and Molly Williams, worked together on their winning project, Stitch by Stitch, setting out to make Exeter’s fashion ecosystem more circular and sustainable through a series of activities. They held speaker events and workshops, taught students repair techniques, held clothes swapping events and boosted awareness around fast fashion and sustainable clothing.
Emily Pink, studying MA Publishing and co-president of Stitch by Stitch said, “We’ve engaged thousands of students, forged new local partnerships, connected the University with the wider community, been recognised both locally and within the institution, and, crucially, instilled a passion for slow fashion in so many people.” Emily was also highly commended in this year’s UK and Ireland Green Gown Awards in the Sustainability Champion - Student category for her work on Stitch by Stitch.
Gold rush for Camborne School of Mines students in prestigious competition
Students at our Camborne School of Mines are celebrating a golden achievement after they secured double victories in an international competition focusing on heritage mining techniques of yesteryear.
Both the Men’s and Women’s teams representing CSM secured their respective overall titles at the 47th Intercollegiate International Mining Games, which were held at King Edward Mine, near Camborne.
It is the first time a CSM Women’s side has won the competition, while the Men retained the title they last won in 2018.
‘Student of the year’ wins national social mobility award
Zack Islam, a student in Human Sciences with Proficiency in Law, has vowed to be the start of a “snowball of change” after winning at the Student Social Mobility Awards.
Zack picked up the Academic Success Award at a ceremony held in London earlier this year.
Zack, who was the first member of his family to go to university and relied on free school meals throughout his education, went on to win a place at Exeter and is the recipient of the J.P. Morgan Opportunity Bursary and the Exeter Scholars Access Scholarship. Whilst studying with us, he served on University equality and diversity and employability committees. As President of the Penryn Campus Asian Society, he led the team to win four major awards including “Society of the Year” and hosted the first ever Penryn Campus’ Diwali celebration. His success in creating opportunities for himself and for others led to him being named ‘student of the year’ at the 2024 Success for All conference.
Twenty-four students walk 24 hours to raise money for mental health
Twenty-four students from the Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union Expedition Society held a 24-hour walk to raise money for men’s mental health charity, Man Down. The walk took them along the South West coast path through rain, fog and even some sunshine. Five students managed to walk for the full 24 hours with two walking 33.4 miles, one 40 miles and another two as many as 54.5 miles! Everyone who took part put their all into raising over £1,600 for Man Down, a Cornwall-founded charity working hard to raise awareness around men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
Hip-Hop success at University Dance Championships
The Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union Hip-Hop Society achieved 2nd place in the Go Hard or Go Home: University Dance Championships 2025.
This renowned competition has been running since 2011 and provides dancers with a platform to work together, demonstrate their skills and compete against peers.
This was the Hip-Hop Society’s first competition and they said, “The energy, teamwork and dedication we brought to the stage truly paid off, making it an unforgettable experience. A special well done to our Tap and Jazz teams, who were just as amazing and showcased incredible talent.”
TED WRAGG AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING TRAINEES
The Ted Wragg Awards for Outstanding Trainees are in honour of the late Professor Ted Wragg (Director of the University’s School of Education, 1978-1994), a nationally-recognised advocate of the teaching profession and a man who inspired a great many of today’s best teachers and teaching practices.
These awards have been developed to recognise, encourage and financially reward our best PGCE trainees. Why? Because a fundamental part of our PGCE programme is the sharing of experience, good practice and support, not just from staff to trainee but between trainees themselves. We look for, and reward, excellent trainees because we know they are an important part of creating a programme that encourages all trainees to succeed and become great teachers.
Primary PGCE winners:
Abigail Ridgway (Primary 3-7)
Sian Beer (Primary 5-11)
Thea O’Callaghan (Primary 5-11)
Josie Parkhouse (Primary 5-11)
Hugo Lacassin (Primary 5-11)
Secondary PGCE winners:
Jessica Hope (Secondary English)
Kitty Taylor (Secondary Geography)
Stephen Booth (Secondary History)
Samuel Stevens (Secondary Mathematics)
Isabella Charlton (Secondary Modern Foreign Languages - Spanish)
Eve Ball (Secondary Physical Education)
Alea Sinclair-Kerr (Secondary Science - Chemistry)
Lyndsey Dorling (Secondary Science - Chemistry)
Lizi Costello (Secondary Mathematics)
STORIES FROM YOUR TIME AT EXETER
Success in global and UK rankings
We saw a 14-place rise this year, to =155th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, putting us amongst the very best institutions worldwide. We rose three places to 11th in the Complete University Guide 2026, representing one of the biggest gains of any institution in the UK top 20.
Employers target our graduates
We are the 8th most targeted university nationwide by the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers, according to The Graduate Market 2025 by High Fliers Research. Additionally, our Careers Service achieved 3rd in the UK in the 2025 StudentCrowd Best University Careers Service rankings.
University Mental Health Charter award
This award recognises our commitment to a whole-university approach to mental health, our dedication to wellbeing as a core priority, and to working with our community to continually develop our approaches.
Global top two per cent for commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals
We’re named among the top 30 educational institutions (or top two per cent) of those ranked worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025. Our strongest performance is in the UN Sustainable Development Goal Responsible Consumption and Production, where we ranked 2nd globally (1st in the UK).
New Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre opened
Our new Centre is designed to promote inclusion and respect for diverse faiths and beliefs, fostering inter-faith collaborations at the same time as offering a space for quiet reflection, prayer and contemplation for all.
Social Mobility University of the Year
We were recognised for our work across the UK in championing equal opportunities and improving life outcomes for young people when we were named University of the Year at the UK Social Mobility Awards in London. Also, our degree apprenticeship programmes won in the Diversity and Inclusion category at this year’s Apprenticeship and Training Awards.
Influencing global climate policy
At COP30 in Brazil our experts shared research, policy insights and solutions to address the climate crisis. We launched the Global Parliamentarians’ Guide to Climate Change and Climate Solutions (adapted from our UK guide that has reached over 200,000 people worldwide) to help policymakers understand the dangers of climate change and possible solutions. The second Global Tipping Points Report, led by Professor Tim Lenton, gained significant international coverage and was cited by global leaders. The 20th Global Carbon Budget, led by Professor Pierre Friedlingstein, featured prominently at COP30 events and in global media.
High levels of satisfaction amongst our postgraduate researchers
We ranked 11th in the UK with an overall satisfaction score of 86.5% in the latest Postgraduate Research Experience Survey.
OUR HISTORY
The University of Exeter received its Royal Charter in 1955, although its origins can actually be traced further back to the nineteenth century.
Our ‘founding father’ was Sir Stafford Northcote, a prominent politician in the Disraeli government, who seized on the popular enthusiasm for learning following the Great Exhibition. In 1855 he backed the establishment of a School of Art in Exeter, offering subjects ranging from construction to freehand drawing. A School of Science quickly followed.
Following Sir Stafford’s death, Jessie Montgomery became secretary of the University Extension Committee in 1888, and put forward an ambitious plan, leading to the Exeter Technical and University Extension College being created, with generous
funding from the University of Cambridge. By 1895 students had formed a guild and in 1898 the first student magazine was published. In 1900 the title of Royal Albert Memorial College was adopted, which is where the students’ RAM bar of today gets its name. The College offered external degrees of the University of London and teacher training.
Scots philosopher Hector Hetherington became Principal in 1920 and pushed for university status. To succeed, a more impressive home was needed and in 1922 a local benefactor, Alderman W H Reed, was persuaded to buy the Streatham Estate. Shortly afterwards, the University Grants Committee visited the campus and awarded the status of University College and an annual government grant.
In 1926 John Murray was appointed Principal of the University College and led an expansion programme which included the opening of the Washington Singer building in 1931 and Mardon Hall two years later.
University status was awarded in 1955 with James Cook our first Vice-Chancellor. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited the following year to present the charter and unveil the foundation stone of the Queen’s Building. In the 1960s we secured sufficient government funding to radically develop the campus; over a dozen major new buildings were constructed, including the Great Hall and the Physics building, while student numbers rose from 1,400 to 3,300.
Higher education funding was tight in the 1970s and 80s but Exeter saw some positive developments. In 1978 we became a two campus university when St Luke’s College merged with the University to become its School of Education. A new library was built in 1983, thanks to a gift from the Ruler of Dubai in recognition of our research and teaching on the Arab world.
By 1991, we had 6,500 students, and in 1993 the Camborne School of Mines in Cornwall became a part of the University. We also became a founding member of the research-intensive 1994 Group.
The new century saw an unparalleled period of progress and success, beginning in 2001 when His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the Ruler of Sharjah and an Exeter graduate, provided a new building for the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies. In 2002 we secured government backing for the Peninsula Medical School, a joint project with the University of Plymouth, and two years later opened our Penryn Campus with Falmouth University in Cornwall. In 2007, we were named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards.
We have invested significantly in our campuses, constructing new student accommodation, refurbishing labs and study spaces, and developing new buildings such as the Forum in Exeter and the Exchange in Cornwall, which seamlessly merge academic and social space through spectacular architecture. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II returned to our Streatham Campus in 2012 to officially open the Forum.
Other significant developments included the creation of the Environment and Sustainability Institute – an interdisciplinary research centre at Penryn – and the Research, Innovation, Learning and Development building, a partnership with what is now called the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which was part-funded by the Wellcome Trust and The Wolfson Foundation.
In 2012 we were invited to join the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities, and in 2013 we were crowned The Sunday Times University of the Year. In the same year we also accepted the first students into the new University of Exeter Medical School, created after we formed our own medical school following our successful 10-year partnership with the University of Plymouth. In 2014 the Research Excellence Framework, which assesses the quality of universities’ research, saw us awarded an additional £3.8 million for research, the third highest gain amongst English universities. We were named Sports University of the Year 2016 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.
2017 saw us open the Living Systems Institute on our Streatham Campus. The Institute pioneers novel approaches to understanding diseases and how they can be better diagnosed.
On the Penryn Campus the Stella Turk building was completed in 2019, enabling the continued growth and success of a range of subject areas. In 2020, we were awarded our fourth Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of our world-leading research for combatting the effects of marine plastic pollution.
President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lisa Roberts took up her post on 1 September 2020. The following year Professor Roberts launched the University’s exciting Strategy 2030 which aims to use the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.
The 2021 Research Excellence Framework review showed that we are undertaking more research, of higher quality, with greater global impact than ever. Our world-leading research impact grew more than any other Russell Group university, more than 99 per cent of our research was rated of international quality* and 12 of our subjects were in the Top 10 for world-leading impact.**
In 2023 we were one of only four Russell Group Institutions to secure a ‘solid gold’ standard for our commitment to providing world-class teaching in the Teaching Excellence Framework assessment. In recent years, we’ve opened The National Institute for Health and Care Research Exeter Biomedical Research Centre and the Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste Building, and continued to invest in innovative teaching and wellbeing spaces such as our new Sarah Turvill Multifaith Centre and Computer Science teaching labs. These facilities enhance inclusion and community, and support growth in areas such as Data Science, AI and digital technologies.
In 2025 we were named University of the Year at the Social Mobility Awards. We are committed to using the power of our education and research to tackle global challenges aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
STUDENT LIFE...
...FROM THEN TO NOW
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
RATED ‘TRIPLE’ GOLD in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. Gold Overall rating, with Gold aspect ratings in both Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
RANKED 3RD in the UK for Best University Careers Service in the StudentCrowd awards 2025.
MORE THAN 99% OF OUR RESEARCH is rated of international quality in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) with 12 OF OUR SUBJECTS IN THE TOP 10 for world-leading impact.
TOP 15 IN UK UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 11th in The Complete University Guide 2026 and 14th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
We achieved the ATHENA SWAN SILVER AWARD for the advancement of gender equality, the MENTAL HEALTH CHARTER AWARD and a BRONZE RACE EQUALITY CHARTER MARK for our commitment to race equality.
RANKED =155TH of universities GLOBALLY in QS World University Rankings 2026, RISING 14 PLACES since the 2025 rankings were released.
We’re home to the UK’S TOP FIVE MOST INFLUENTIAL CLIMATE SCIENTISTS – the only UK climate scientists to secure places in the global top 21 –according to The Reuters Hot List.
4TH in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Points 2024-25 overall league and 1st in the South of England and Wales.
UNIVERSITY OF THE YEAR in the Social Mobility Awards 2025. We are ranked TOP 30 GLOBALLY of universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2025*.
Exeter graduates are the 8TH MOST TARGETED BY LEADING UK EMPLOYERS according to The Graduate Market in 2025 report by High Fliers Research.
*TheTHEImpactRankingsareglobalperformancetablesthat assessuniversitiesagainsttheUnitedNations’Sustainable DevelopmentGoals(SDGs).Exeterwas ranked2ndgloballyfor ResponsibleConsumptionandProduction.Overallwescored94.6 outof100,placingus28thoutof2,318institutionsworldwide.
REFLECTIONS FROM OUR ALUMNI
The highlight of being at Exeter has been Freshers’ Week. Getting to go the various society events and fairs was great, I really enjoyed it. I’ll miss the experience of living and working alongside my friends and colleagues. I loved my Masters project, working for a year and a half on one problem has been an amazing experience. The chance to really delve into the subject matter and reach a high level of understanding has been extraordinary. Take part in all the experiences you can; seize every opportunity that comes your way. And if things don’t work out the way you expect, don’t panic. Take a breath. Now work out what you’ll do next. I’m going to work with the Met Office as a foundation scientist, modelling greenhouse gas emissions.
Peter Andrews Physics with Astrophysics, 2023 Graduates look back on what their time at Exeter meant to them. I loved living in Cornwall during my time at university and would not trade that experience for the world. My advice to recent graduates would be to spend time doing lots of different things. Casting a wide net for experience isn’t a bad thing and it really makes you take a step back and think about what you really want out of life. You can’t possibly know what you want to do for the next 50 years straight out of university so allow yourself the grace and space to figure that out.
During my time at Exeter, I have enjoyed deepening my knowledge of such an interesting sector of law whilst sharing this space with so many amazing, like-minded people, both students and staff. Studying in such a great environment has really made my time at Exeter much more special. Exeter is such a great place to meet so many amazing people. Being part of this community for four years has really been so instrumental in my time being so magical.
Max Bennett
Law with Business/Commercial Law, 2022
Caitlin Bynre History, 2015
Exeter is a fantastic university with its teaching and research excellence, alongside the campus, the location and the people you meet. There are so many opportunities open to you and who wouldn’t want to be able to write half of their dissertation on a beach, or on a rowing boat doing the Topsham ten (not sure if that even exists anymore!). I studied at Exeter because it had a charm about it that no other university had for me - I wouldn’t have chosen anywhere else. Plus, I was extremely lucky that on top of that Exeter was one of the leading universities for my course and had some of the most inspiring and engaging lecturers.
Katie Baker English Literature, 2008
An education from the University of Exeter is about so much more than just a line on your CV. It’s an incredible opportunity to explore your interests and potential, to discover new things, and to build relationships that will last a lifetime. Luckily those are also all skills that will serve you well in your career and in your personal life thereafter. The highlight for me, and what will stay with me forever, are the people I have met, the discussions I have participated in, and the kindness I have received.
Tristan Coleshaw Modern Languages, 2020
I chose to study at Exeter due to the quality of the facilities and the breadth of topics available for my chosen course. Taking advantage of the opportunities that university presents you with can really help you make more informed decisions when it comes to post-university life. If you’re looking for a career in research specifically, don’t underestimate the importance of your dissertation, and the research methods you use as padding out your experience. If, like me, you’re not certain what you want to do, don’t be afraid to try things, and don’t be scared if you don’t enjoy them. Finding out what you don’t like can be just as valuable as realising what you do like when finding a job that works for you.
William Cafferky Politics, 2016
There have been many highlights for me during my time at Exeter. However, the biggest for me was graduating in the presence of my family and friends! My dream since I was a kid was to one day walk up the ramp in my graduation gown and collect my degree certificate and make my parents proud. To say that becoming the first to graduate in my family was one of the proudest moments of my life would be a massive understatement!
Radwaan Djama Neuroscience, 2022
I enjoyed how international my experience in Exeter was. I got to meet people from all over the world, to live among them, and learn a lot from them. It expanded my horizons a lot. The University of Exeter was one of the most prestigious and recognised universities available within the scholarship programme I was a part of. At the time, though I was studying engineering, I very much wanted to pursue a career in business. The Engineering and Management course seemed like a great fit for what I wanted, and my experience at Exeter and how it has influenced me since underscores how great that choice has been for me.
André Luis Martins Filho Engineering and Management, 2016
THIS IS NOT GOODBYE...
Congratulations on completing your studies and welcome to your community of University of Exeter alumni. Today you have joined a supportive global community of more than 195,000 alumni willing to help you achieve your full potential.
WELCOME TO YOUR ALUMNI COMMUNITY
Our alumni go on to do amazing things and we hope you’ll keep in touch to tell us your story, get involved in our events, and continue to play an active role in your Exeter community.
How we help you
• Free career support after graduation
• Regular virtual and in person alumni events worldwide
• Alumni discounts and offers
• Free access to thousands of online journals
• Regular news and events updates by email plus a free annual magazine
• A number of global social and professional networks for you to join and enjoy
• 20% discount for you, and your family and friends on postgraduate study at Exeter
For more information, visit exeter.ac.uk/alumni
How you help us
Our alumni and friends have helped Exeter become one of the very best universities in the world. Alumni support the University in many different ways. Some volunteer their time helping current students. Others donate to support our students, our research, or our facilities. Some are ‘country contacts’, organising alumni networks and events in cities around the world. Some simply inspire us with their incredible achievements.
Keep in touch
The Global Advancement office helps the University build long-term relationships with its alumni and supporters. We look forward to staying in touch, and if you have any questions you can contact us via:
Email: alumni@exeter.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)1392 723141
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WELCOME TO OUR 10,000 NEW ALUMNI IN 2025
WE’RE IN TOUCH WITH OVER 195,000 ALUMNI IN 183 COUNTRIES SUPPORTING EXETER STUDENTS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
7,000 ALUMNI VOLUNTEERED LAST YEAR TO SUPPORT EXETER STUDENTS, DONATING MORE THAN
15,600 HOURS OF THEIR TIME
You are always welcome at our events and, of course, back to campus. Until then, we wish you the best of luck as you take your next steps, and we look forward to keeping in touch during your lifelong association with Exeter.
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2,200 ALUMNI MADE A DONATION TO HELP STUDENTS
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