A group of graduating students at the University of West London, pitchside at Twickenham Stadium
A group of graduating students at the University of West London, pitchside at Twickenham Stadium

Congratulations to all new UWL graduates

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With Summer graduations now complete here’s a look back at three glorious days of awards which took place at the iconic Twickenham Rugby Stadium from Wednesday 24 July to Friday 26 July and were a moment of proud celebration for everyone at the University of West London.

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Thousands of well-dressed graduands were rewarded for all their hard work as they received their degrees from UWL’s nine Schools and Colleges in front of family and friends. 

Across the three days, the University also presented a total of thirteen inspiring figures from the world of business, science, education, music, and entertainment with honorary degrees in recognition of their achievements. They are:

Anthony Capuano is standing with his gown and hat on to camera.

President and CEO of Marriott International Anthony Capuano (Honorary Doctor of Letters) for inspiring and motivating students at the London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism with his passion for the industry.

Sam Liu is wearing a gown and hat and is facing the camera.

Founder of the Tech Start apprenticeship programme Sam Liu (Honorary Doctor of Business Administration) for sharing UWL's passion for inclusion and social mobility and his work ensuring local young people, whatever their background, can access opportunities.

Chris Gallant is stand in his gown and hat to camera.

Senior Manager at NatWest Chris Gallant (Honorary Doctor of Business Administration) for supporting Claude Littner Business School students through industry and career talks, mentoring, and facilitating industry visits.

Annette Haworth is wearing a hat and gown as an honoree graduate.

Pioneering IT specialist Annette Haworth (Honorary Doctor of Science) for serving as an exemplar for ‘women in tech’ and particularly School of Computing and Engineering students. 

Armelle Boisset is wearing a gown and hat as an honoree graduate

Director of Systems and Engineering for the Spectrum Group at UK telecommunications regulator Ofcom Armelle Boisset (Honorary Doctor of Science) for collaborating with faculty and students at the School of Computing and Engineering. 

Lee John Charles CBE is wearing a gown and hat as an honoree graduate

Senior Consultant Legal Director Lee John Charles CBE (Honorary Doctor of Laws), a UWL alumnus who seeks to impress upon students at the School of Law the need for good lawyers in government and other forms of practice. 

Jean Sykes MBE is wearing a gown and hat as an honoree graduate

Former Chief Information Officer at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Jean Sykes MBE (Honorary Doctor of Letters), who is an inspiration for women in leadership.

Jazz Browne receiving an honourary degree at the University of West London's 2024 Graduation ceremony

Chief Executive of Nubian Life Resource Centre, Jazz Browne (Honorary Doctor of Letters), who has worked with the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare and the Geller Institute of Ageing and Memory to give vulnerable people within marginalised communities a voice. 

Augustine John is wearing a gown and hat as an honoree graduate

Leader, executive coach and mentor and social investment adviser Augustine John (Honorary Doctor of Letters), who is a source of inspiration for UWL students and staff. 

Richard Jacques receiving an honhttps://www.uwl.ac.uk/sites/uwl/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-08/Carousel%20images_0.png?itok=qr1r8FWlourary degree at the University of West London's 2024 Graduation ceremony

Ivor Novello award-winning, GRAMMY and BAFTA nominated composer for film, television and video games, Richard Jacques (Honorary Doctor of Music), who has conducted insightful composition workshops with London College of Music students about how to forge careers in the industry.

Ijeoma Uchegbu is wearing a gown and hat as an honoree graduate

Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at University College London (UCL) Ijeoma Uchegbu (Honorary Doctor of Science), for being a role model to Black women at the School of Medicine and Biosciences and worldwide. 

Simon Haw receiving an honourary degree at the University of West London's 2024 Graduation ceremony

Corps Colonel for The Royal Corps of Army Music Simon Haw MBE (Honorary Doctor of Music), who has worked with staff at the London College of Music to devise new courses. 

Tanika Gupta MBE is wearing a gown and hat as an honoree graduate

British playwright Tanika Gupta MBE (Honorary Doctor of Letters) who through her storytelling, has left an indelible mark on the world of theatre and beyond, inspiring our students to use their voices for positive change. 

We are so proud of all our new graduates and wish you all the best for the future!

Graduation 2024 in pictures:

A graduate posing pitchside at Twickenham Stadium, holding a sign that says "UWL Graduation #LoveUWL"
A group of graduates clapping and smiling whilst seated in the ceremony room.
A group of graduates clapping whilst seated in the ceremony room wearing gowns and hats.
A group of graduates clapping whilst seated in the ceremony room wearing gowns and hats.
Two graduates seated in the ceremony room wearing gowns and hats.
A group of four graduates posing pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
A group of graduates posing to the camera with their arms out, pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
A group of graduates throwing their hats in the air, pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
Three graduates posing and smiling pitchside at Twickenham Stadium, in their gowns and hats.
Three graduates and a lecturer posing pitchside at Twickenham Stadium, wearing gowns and hats.
A group of four graduates posing in the ceremony room at Twickenham Stadium, in front of the UWL logo.
A large group of graduates throwing their hats up in the air, pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
Four graduates throwing their hats up in the air, pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
Four graduates posing pitchside at Twickenham Stadium, wearing gowns and hats.
A large group of graduates throwing their hats up in the air, pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
Three graduates throwing their hats in the air, pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
A graduate seated in the ceremony room smiling with his gown and hat on.
A group of smiling graduates seated in the ceremony room wearing gowns and hats.
A group of graduates seated and smiling in the ceremony room wearing gowns and hats.
A group of graduates seated and clapping in the ceremony room wearing gowns and hats.
A group of graduates in the ceremony room socialising and taking photos of the events.
A group of graduates throwing their hats in the air, pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
Three graduates standing pitchside at Twickenham stadium with their gowns on.
A group of four graduates posing pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
Two graduates posing with their thumbs up pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
Three graduates posing and smiling in the ceremony room.
Two graduates smiling and posing in the ceremony room.
A group of graduates seated in the ceremony room wearing gowns and hats.
A graduate wearing sunglasses posing pitchside at Twickenham Stadium in front of the UWL logo.
Two graduates pitchside at Twickenham Stadium adjusting their hats and smiling.
Two graduates wearing turbans and gowns pitchside at Twickenham Stadium surrounded by green chairs.
A group of graduates pitchside at Twickenham Stadium, posing while wearing gowns and hats, and one is holding flowers.
Three graduates pitchside at Twickenham Stadium wearing gowns and hats. Two are staring at another while he adjusts his hat.
A group of graduates throwing their hats in the air, pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
Three graduates standing in the ceremony room wearing gowns and hats.
A group of graduates seated in the ceremony room wearing gowns and hats.
Two graduates seated in the ceremony room wearing gowns and hats.

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