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In Pictures: Winter Graduation 2023

Winter Graduation 2023 took place from Tuesday 12 to Friday 15 December.

five smiling new graduates celebrating
(L-R) Katelyn Barnes (Ohio), Jane Van Alstyne (New York), Norman Jones III (Virginia), Maja Lynn (Philadelphia), Anna O'Hara (Belfast) celebrate graduating from the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics.

The ceremonies and the celebrations that followed, set in the beautiful and historic Quadrangle of the Lanyon Building, required the support of a large number of colleagues working together across all Schools and Directorates, and are an important demonstration of how much we care about our students.

Dr Bronagh Byrne and her service dog at Winter Graduation 2023
Professor Bronagh Byrne from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work with her hearing dog, Robyn
two International students celebrating with sparkling drink at Winter Graduation 2023
Gisseth Amelia Magaña Zapata from Mexico and Gabrielle Natasha Dwi from Indonesia celebrated graduating from the School of Biological Sciences
two new International doctoral graduates celebrate with their son
Chi Wang from China celebrated graduating with a PhD from the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He is pictured with his wife Jian Gao who graduated the year before from Queen's, and their son Youcheng Wang.
new male graduate smiling and raising his fists at Winter Graduation 2023
Piarse Doherty from Donegal celebrated graduating with a MSc in Business Analytics from Queen's Business School
smiling catering staff getting ready to serve at Winter Graduation 2023
Gareth Shaw and Anna Creagh from Queen's Campus Food and Drink team
smiling International student celebrates graduating at Winter graduations 2023
Veronica Cassama from Portugal graduated with a Master's from the School of Biological Sciences
male graduate and husband celebrating at Winter graduation 2023
John McGarvey from Donegal is pictured with husband Conal McShane as he celebrates graduating from Queen's with a Doctorate in Education from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
three new female graduates celebrating outside the Lanyon Building at Winter graduation 2023
Friends, Aimee Noble, Lydia Sery and Katie Murray graduating in Adult nursing from the School of Nursing and Midwifery
new female graduate smiling at Winter graduation 2023
Carla Downey from Newry graduating from the School of Nursing and Midwifery
new International graduate and guest at Winter Graduation 2023
Monzila Chowdhury from Bangladesh is graduating from Queen's with a Master's in Construction and Project Management. She is pictured with her husband.
new doctoral graduate and parents celebrating at Winter graduations 2023
Elspeth Vischer with mum Dolores and dad Jonathan
new female International graduate and family celebrating at Winter graduation 2023
Morapitiya Hewa Bhagya Ariyavatne with husband and children, graduating with a MSc from the School of Biological Sciences
Queen's Security Team pose outside the Whitla Hall at Winter graduations 2023
Queen's Security team are always a helpful and reassuring presence at graduations.
new International female graduate and son at Winter graduation 2023
Lydia Abdallah Ari graduating with MSc of Science in Cancer Medicine
group of four female friends celebrate graduating at Winter Graduation 2023
Friends Rachel Egan from Dublin, Rachel Johnston from Belfast, Rowan Bines from Galway, and Aoihb McKeough from Belfast celebrate graduating from the School of Psychology
staff helping out at Winter graduations 2023
Staff members Oran Summers and Sarah-Jane Boyle welcome and help graduands and guests in the South Dining Hall
smiling International male graduate at Winter graduation 2023
Chaitanya Dabli from India celebrates graduating from the School of Mathematics and Physics with a Master's in Data Analytics
mature student celebrates graduating with her husband at Winter graduation 2023
Dr Monica McCard, pictured with her husband Colin, graduates with a PhD from the School of Biological Sciences
International female graduate celebrates with family at Winter graduation 2023
Marwa Ramadan graduating in Medical Education with her family Salem Gharbia and Mariam Gharbia
new International graduate celebrates with her family at Winter graduation 2023
Izyan Nadiah binti Md Noah celebrates graduating with her Master's from the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. She is pictured with her family.
two new smiling female graduates celebrating at Winter graduation 2023
Lucie Heasley (left) from Tandragee and Hannah Clarke from Bangor celebrate their MScs in Planning and Development
International female graduate celebrates at Winter graduation 2023
Aswathi Sunil graduates with a Master's in Construction and Project Management
catering staff smiling and getting ready to serve at Winter graduation 2023
Jonathan, Emma and Sophia from the Campus Food and Drink team looking forward to serving new graduates and guests
two new female graduates celebrating at Winter graduations 2023
Rose Davis and Yeongchae Park graduating from the School of Pharmacy
new female graduate with dyed pink hair smiling at Winter graduations 2023
Megan McNicholl from Lisburn celebrated graduating with a MSc Software Development.
Patricia Slevin, member of Queen's Senate, celebrates graduating with her family at Winter graduation 2023
Patricia Slevin, who is a member of Queen's Senate, graduates with a Master's in Human Rights Law. She is pictured with her family.
group of Honorary Graduates and staff at Winter graduation 2023
The Honorary Graduates of Winter Graduations 2023, pictured with staff are, from left to right: Dr Quintin Oliver, conflict resolution specialist; Dr Anne McGregor MBE, former Chief Executive of Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Dr Jamie Dornan, actor and model; The Rt. Hon. Dr/Professor The Lord Kakkar KBE PC, Director of the Thrombosis Research Institute, London; Dr Garrett Curran, adviser, investor and Board member of Queen's University Belfast; Dr Bernadette Collins, Queen's alumna and Sky Sports F1 pundit; Dr Marie Lacey, founder and Director of Belfast Community Gospel Choir; Dr Tom Hartley, former Lord Mayor of Belfast and Sinn Féin Councillor; Dr Alex Maskey, former Deputy First Minister and leader of the SDLP. 
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