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Great pictures as St Andrews University students celebrate day 2 of winter graduations

Students from 13 schools have celebrated their achievements.

St Andrews University Winter Graduations 2024: A Celebration of Achievement and Global Unity. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson
St Andrews University Winter Graduations 2024: A Celebration of Achievement and Global Unity. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Students from St Andrews University have celebrated during the second and final day of the 2024 winter graduations.

Two ceremonies involving 13 schools took place at the Younger Hall on Wednesday.

The second day of ceremonies took place at the iconic Younger Hall, where graduates from disciplines such as Art History, History, Divinity, and Chemistry proudly received their degrees.

Students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Modern Languages were also part of the celebrations.

It came after 12 other schools graduated on Tuesday.

Over the last two days, 1,000 graduates from 74 countries came together to celebrate their achievements at Younger Hall. A true testament to hard work, dedication, and global unity

Our photographer Steve Brown was there to capture some of the best moments from the second day of winter graduations.

The graduation procession makes its way to St Salvator Quad in St Andrews for the Winter Graduations
Through the crisp winter air, the graduation procession heads to St Salvator’s Quad—a journey steeped in tradition
Braving the crisp winter chill, graduates make their way to St Salvator’s Quad for a day of celebration
A chapter closes, and the adventure begins
A moment of pride and gratitude
Pride, happiness, and excitement for what’s next

St Andrews-born Hazel Irvine, who graduated with a degree in History of Art from St Andrews in 1986, was awarded a Doctor of Laws in recognition of a career in sports broadcasting spanning the Olympics, Wimbledon, World Cups, as well as snooker and golf championships.

St Andrews-born Hazel Irvine was awarded a Doctor of Laws in recognition of a career in sports broadcasting spanning the Olympics, Wimbledon, and World Cups, as well as snooker and golf championships.
Graduate Megan Ashley from Blairgowrie
Graduates Darlene Christ & Anna Imhof

Strictly Come Dancing star JJ Chalmers received a Doctor of Laws in recognition of his outstanding achievements in sport and broadcasting, his service to his country, and his place as a role model in triumphing over adversity, In addition to presenting major sporting events including the Paris Olympics, JJ is a patron of the Help for Heroes charity.

JJ paid tribute to fellow sports presenter and honorary graduate, Hazel Irvine: “I was surrounded by heroes in my time in the Marines but even today the great Hazel Irvine, a colleague and a friend and a hero is being recognised quite rightly, alongside me with her doctorate.” Image: University of St Andrews
The hard work, the late nights—it all paid off
Graduates make their way around St Salvators Quadrangle after they complete their studies at St Andrews University.
Graduate Dr Carlotta Moro
Smiling through every memory, every challenge, and every victory
Today, we celebrate not just a degree, but the strength it took to get here
From the first day to graduation day, every moment was worth it!
Smiles and excitement fill the air
Graduation is the start of something incredible!
Graduates make their way around St Salvators Quadrangle
Feeling on top of the world as a proud graduate
A walk of pride and accomplishment
Graduates circle St Salvator’s Quadrangle, marking the end of one chapter and the start of another
“The hardest part was getting here; the best part is sharing this moment with big hugs and smiles
Selfie time to capture this unforgettable moment
miles, cap, gown, and the future ahead
Graduates Dimiter Kraster, Mitchell Pavell, Trinity Carleton, Ronnais Lloyd, Ann Huang and Iona MacLean at St Andrews University
Graduates Pola Biblis, Katie Brealey, Louisa Wlandarsch, Jazmih Hane and Lauren Parker
Graduates Zhuolin Cai, Qianwei Xiao and Chaowei Guo at St Andrews University
Graduate in Classics, Fin Osbourne at St Andrews University
Graduate Dr Carlotta Moro with Dr Claudia Rossignoli
Graduate Minlong Huang
Graduate Pola Biblis
Graduates Sophia Lopez & Paulo Wieskotter
Proud graduates Xuan Fu, Sean Pemberton & Qianwei Xio

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