Celebrating our Uni Level Graduates: Higher Awards Ceremony 2024

In a celebration of academic achievement, we held our Higher Awards Ceremony at the historic Gloucester Cathedral. Students, family members, lecturers and VIP guests gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of those who had successfully completed their higher education journeys at Gloucestershire College.

The stunning backdrop of Gloucester Cathedral provided a grand setting for the ceremony. Graduates followed in the footsteps of their predecessors and walked through The Norman Nave, to receive their awards in recognition of academic excellence and years of dedication and hard work.

Guest of honour and Keynote speaker Miles Dunkley, Founder and Executive Creative Director of SLG brands took to the stage to share words of wisdom regarding the importance of believing in yourself, patience and working hard. Speeches, including those from Principal and CEO Matthew Burgess, were not just about academic accomplishments but also about resilience, adaptability, and the importance of lifelong learning.

The diversity of subjects represented at the ceremony reflect the breadth of programmes offered at GC. From engineering apprenticeships and computing degrees to construction and Arts courses, graduates showcase the college's commitment to providing a comprehensive and well-rounded education, meeting the needs of the local economy and tackling skills gaps head on.

Karen Morris, Vice Principal Curriculum and Quality said; “Congratulations to all of our graduates on your higher education achievement. Your success comes as a result of hard work, dedication and determination, It is a measure of your ability to learn and apply skills and knowledge at a higher level.

Your higher education qualification gives you the key to new doors that may have previously been locked to you, and we look forward to hearing how you progress in your career ambitions as a result.”

Our Higher Awards Ceremony at Gloucester Cathedral was a momentous occasion, blending tradition with contemporary achievement. The ceremony not only celebrated academic success but also the importance of respect, responsibility, ambition and collaboration in the pursuit of knowledge. As graduates step into the next phase of their lives and careers, this ceremony will resonate in their minds, inspiring them to reach greater heights in their career journey. 

We are so excited to see what our alumni get up to next. Best of luck to the class of 2023/2024! 

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