Thousands Celebrated at University of Chichester Graduation Ceremonies

Graduands at the University of Chichester’s Graduation Ceremonies shared the stage with celebrity designer Wayne Hemmingway, Lord March and the 2008 Olympic ‘3 blondes in a boat’ gold medal sailors Sarah Webb, Sarah Ayton and Pippa Wilson, who were presented with Honorary Awards from the University on 16th & 17th October at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

Over 1,000 students will be receiving their certificates, diplomas, degrees, masters and PHD awards in a range of subjects from Business Studies Dance, English & Creative Writing, History, Music, Sports Studies, Sports Science, Teaching and Theology alongside more than 4,000 family guests and friends.

Five ceremonies will take place over the two days and new graduates will receive their awards from the University’s Chair of the Board of Governors, Richard Bunker.

The Honorary Awards recognise excellence in the Arts, Business, Sports Science and Education both locally and nationally. Other Honoraries at the ceremonies are:

• Ronald Harwood CBE, distinguished playwright

• Sir Jim Rose, leading educationalist

• Stephen Parks, Olympic Sailing Team Manager

The University’s Vice-Chancellor Dr Robin Baker said: “The Graduation Ceremonies are very special days for the university and for all our students. We congratulate every one of them for their achievements and share in their celebrations. We pride ourselves on being the best university on the south coast for graduate employment and we hope that all our students will use the well honed skills and knowledge they have acquired here in their future careers.”