In pictures: Smiles of success from Queen's University Belfast winter graduations on Monday

The season of winter graduations began at Queen’s University on Monday with proud students celebrating their achievements with family and friends.

The first ceremony saw students graduate from the Queen's Business School and School of History and Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics followed by celebrations for students from the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

Here’s a selection of photographs from the celebrations.

9. Graduation day

Jane-Louise Kelly is pictured with her proud husband and son as they celebrate her graduation. Jane-Louise graduated with an MSc in Sustainable Development. Photo: supplied by QUB

10. Graduation day

Jodie Browne graduates today with a BSc in Environmental Management. She is pictured with her family who joined her for the celebrations. Photo: supplied by QUB

11. Graduation day

Anthony Jack-Reidy, Rebecca Gleeson, Niall McSorley, David Walsh, Luke Jeffrey, Phoebe Anderson and Ailbhe Power were all awarded an MSc in Ecological Management and Conservation Biology. Photo: supplied by QUB

12. Graduation day

Isham Talukdar graduated with an MSc in Leadership for Sustainable Development. He is pictured celebrating with fiancé Nargis Begum. Photo: supplied by QUB