Postgraduate students graduated with a Master’s Degree from Queen’s University Belfast after undertaking a three-year, part-time programme at Loughry Campus, Cookstown, where they developed advanced knowledge and skills tailored to the agri-food and rural sectors.
Meanwhile, Higher Education students in Agriculture, Equine, Food, Horticulture and Packaging came together at Greenmount Campus to celebrate graduation and prize presentation ceremonies. Higher Education programmes delivered at CAFRE, are validated by Ulster University.
21. Summer Graduations
Helen Black from Bangor received the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Prize awarded to the top student on the BSc (Hons) Degree in Horticulture programme. Congratulating Helen is David Dowd, Head of Horticulture, CAFRE, Professor Julie-Anne Little, Associate Dean of Research & Innovation, Ulster University and Katrina Godfrey, Permanent Secretary, DAERA. Photo: Aaron McCracken
22. Summer Graduations
Leah Montgomery from Drumahoe received the Collette O’Neill Memorial Cup awarded to the student who contributed most to life at Loughry Campus during the past academic year. Leah graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Food Innovation and Nutrition and was congratulated by Judith Mullan, Student Services Manager, CAFRE, Loughry Campus. Photo: Brian Thompson
23. Summer Graduations
Phelim Boyle from Belfast was presented with the Alpine Garden Plant Society Trophy for best plantsperson on the Foundation Degree in Horticulture programme by Mrs Pat Crossley, Alpine Garden Society. Congratulating Phelim is Martin Wooster, Lecturer, CAFRE. Photo: Aaron McCracken
24. Summer Graduations
Rebekah Evans from Desertmartin received the Eric Boyce Perpetual Trophy awarded for contribution to the Student Council at Greenmount Campus. Rebekah graduated with a First Class Honours Degree in Sustainable Agriculture and was congratulated by Lesley-Anne Beacom, Student Support and Services Manager, CAFRE. Photo: Aaron McCracken