Graduates across a range of disciplines along with their families and friends have attended ceremonies at the Whitla Hall.
The programme also included the honorary graduate ceremony with actor Jamie Dornan awarded a Doctorate of the University for distinction in the Arts. Queen’s alumni Bernadette Collins, who has been involved in Formula One racing since her undergraduate years at the university, received a Doctorate of the University for distinction in Sport. A total of nine people were awarded an honorary degree.
Professor Sir Ian Greer, Queen’s University president and vice chancellor, said: “We are delighted to award honorary degrees to this group of hugely successful and inspirational group of individuals today. They have all played a significant role in putting Belfast and Northern Ireland on the map and we are honoured that they will be part of the Queen’s community.”
9. Winter Graduation
Francisco Lopez Parades (left) and Samruddhi Kittur Parashuramegowda celebrate graduating with MScs in City Planning. Photo: Submitted by Queen's University Belfast
10. Winter Graduation
Actor Jamie Dornan was awarded a Doctorate for distinction in the Arts from Queen's University Belfast. Photo: Submitted by Queen's University Belfast
11. Winter Graduation
Queen's alumni and F1 pundit Bernadette Collins was awarded a Doctorate for distinction in Sport. Photo: Submitted by Queen's University Belfast
12. Winter Graduation
Nuwani Rathugama from Sri Lanka graduating from the School of Law. She is pictured with her husband Thamara Kandabada Photo: Submitted by Queen's University Belfast