Michaelle Rea and one-year-old daughter, Alanna, celebrating mum’s Masters in Agri Food and Business.

placeholder image — Michaelle Rea and one-year-old daughter, Alanna, celebrating mum’s Masters in Agri Food and Business.

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

By Valerie Martin

Published 9th Dec 2025, 13:22 GMT

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.

Alicia and Meriam both graduated with MSc Sustainable Development.

13. Graduation day

Alicia and Meriam both graduated with MSc Sustainable Development. Photo: supplied by QUB

Helen Lee is joined by her five-year-old son as they celebrate her graduation.

14. Graduation day

Helen Lee is joined by her five-year-old son as they celebrate her graduation. Photo: supplied by QUB