A group of graduates pitchside at Twickenham Stadium throwing their hats in the air.
A group of graduates pitchside at Twickenham Stadium throwing their hats in the air.

A second day of celebration at Winter Graduation

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The University of West London held a second day of Winter Graduation at Twickenham Rugby Stadium on Wednesday 29 November.

Hundreds of graduates received their degrees from UWL’s School of Law, College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, School of Biomedical Sciences, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, School of Computing and Engineering and School of Human and Social Sciences. 

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Maria O’Brien is wearing a gown as an honorary graduate

Two honorary degrees were also awarded to Maria O’Brien and Mark Brooks OBE. 

Maria O’Brien, who received an Honorary Master of Science, is Chief Nurse at Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest integrated mental health and community trusts in the UK and one of UWL’s significant partners in the delivery of nurse education.  

Mark Brooks is wearing a gown as an honorary graduate

Receiving an Honorary Doctor of Letters was Mark Brooks OBE, Chair of the ManKind Initiative, the first UK charity to support male victims of domestic abuse. An expert in the fields of men’s health, inclusion, wellbeing, domestic abuse and male suicide, he plays a significant role in shaping the policy and debate around these topics. 

Professor Anthony Woodman, Provost and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UWL, praised those graduating for their hard work and commitment and acknowledged the role their loved ones’ support and encouragement played in their success. 

A UWL graduate is always amazing, but you are exceptional because in the midst of the uncertainty during and after those dark days of the pandemic you took control of your lives and joined us here at UWL.

You are pioneers of a new world waiting for your skills and expertise. Thank you for taking that leap of faith and working with us.” 

You can catch up with events from Twickenham across our Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) channels. Use #UWLGraduation or #loveuwl to get involved. 

Graduation slideshow

A group of graduates pitchside at Twickenham Stadium throwing their hats in the air.
A graduand seated in the ceremony room at Twickenham, waiting to graduate and smiling.
Two graduates posing with signs pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
A group of graduands smiling whilst seated waiting to graduate at the Twickenham ceremony room.
A group of graduates pitchside at Twickenham Stadium throwing their hats in the air.
Two graduates pitchside at Twickenham Stadium posing behind a graduation 2023 frame prop
A group of graduates pitchside at Twickenham Stadium throwing their hats in the air.
Two graduates smiling pitchside at Twickenham Stadium.
Three graduates posing with their arms out in front of green seats at Twickenham Stadium with the pitch behind them.
A group of graduands smiling whilst seated waiting to graduate at the Twickenham ceremony room.
Three students standing pitchside at Twickenham Stadium holding a 'UWL graduation' sign.
Graduate taking a selfie pitchside at Twickenham Stadium

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