UWE Bristol Autumn Commencement celebrations begin

Around 3,400 students will celebrate their academic achievements at UWE Bristol’s Autumn Graduation Ceremony, taking place this week (25-28 November) at the Bristol Beacon.

Undergraduate and graduate students from the university’s three colleges will take to the stage, bringing with them just under 10,000 guests over the course of the week to cheer them on.

UWE Bristol also announced three people who received honorary degrees during the autumn Commencement ceremony for excellence in their chosen fields. They are:

Steve Taylor, CEO of Cabot Learning Foundation – Honorary Doctor of Education in recognition of his services to the education of Bristol and the South West.

Carol Vorderman MBE, TV Presenter – Honorary Doctor of Science in recognition of her services to broadcasting and engineering.

Dr Zara Nanu MBE, Entrepreneur – Honorary Doctor of Business in recognition of her commitment to addressing inequality in the workplace and promoting fairness and inclusion.

During the week, three inspiring UWE Bristol graduates will speak to graduates, all of whom have gone on to successful careers after completing their studies at the university. They include Olivia Coy, a 2022 adult nursing graduate and award-winning innovator who developed Remedy, a health technology company aimed at optimizing health literacy for people with chronic conditions.

Professor Sir Steve West, Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol, said: “Congratulations to all our students who are graduating this week. This marks the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication to their studies and we hope they enjoy the occasion with their family and friends.

“We are very proud to present honorary degrees to three outstanding individuals this week. Each honoree is unique in their field, and I know they will inspire and encourage our graduates as they take their first steps in their chosen careers.”