The University of Ulster’s Winter Graduation ceremonies today move to the University’s Jordasntown campus in Newtownabbey, where they continue until their close on Wednesday.

Today, over 1100 students from the Faculties of Arts, Business and Management, Engineering, Social Sciences, and Life and Health Sciences will be presented with their degrees and diplomas by the Chancellor of the University of Ulster, Sir Richard Nichols.

Businessman Brian O’Connor will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of the University (DUniv) at the morning ceremony, in recognition of his contribuion to the life of the University.  She will be presented her degree by Professor Bernie Hannigan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation.

In addition, special honours will be awarded to

Distinguished Business Fellowship                     Dr Pauric McGowan

Distinguished Business Fellowship                     Mr Peter Mitchell

Distinguished Business Fellowship                     Dr Adrian Moore

Biographical information on these eminent academics is included in this media pack.

Factfile:

The University of Ulster is the largest university in Ireland, with over 28,000 students.

There are almost 1000 overseas students studying at the University, coming from over 40 countries.

The University of Ulster was formed in 1984, integrating the former Ulster Polytechnic, the New University of Ulster and Magee College into a single unitary organisation.


Winter Graduation News 2005

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