This special picture gallery features some of those who graduated this year.

9. Summer graduations
Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan received an honorary doctorate from Ulster University for his outstanding dedication in the pursuit of excellence and improvement in sport. This award was conferred on Rhys during an Ulster University graduation and celebration ceremony in the ICC, Waterfront Hall Belfast. Rhys competes internationally for both Northern Ireland and Ireland and is the 2022 world champion on pommel horse, the first Irish artistic gymnast ever to win world championship gold. He is a two-time European champion and a Commonwealth Games champion on the same apparatus. Photo: UU

10. Summer graduations
A round of applause for the new graduates. Photo: UU

11. Summer graduations
Karen Corey, Toni McStravick and Frances Moen all graduated from the General Practice Nursing Course Photo: UU

12. Summer graduations
Enjoying the moment on graduation day. Photo: UU

