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.”
21. Winter Graduation
Friends Vijay Malliah, Anita Bhatuse and Sarresh Karpe celebrate graduating from Queen's Business School at Queen's University Belfast. Photo: Submitted by Queen's University Belfast
22. Winter Graduation
Omkar More celebrated graduating from Queen's University Belfast. Photo: Submitted by Queen's University Belfast
23. Winter Graduation
Darragh Haughey from Carryduff celebrated graduating from Queen's University Belfast with a MSc in Software Development. Photo: Submitted by Queen's University Belfast
24. Winter Graduation
Piarse Doherty from Donegal celebrated graduating from Queen's University Belfast with a MSc in Business Analytics from Queen's Business School. Photo: Submitted by Queen's University Belfast