Class of 2022 students celebrate at Hopwood Hall graduation ceremony

There was much cause for celebration as the Class of 2022 graduated from Hopwood Hall College and University Centre.

The glitzy graduation and awards ceremony took place at the Norton Grange Hotel in Castleton.

Donning caps and gowns, each graduate jubilantly had their moment to shine after successfully completing their Higher Education qualifications.

It was the culmination of all their hard work and determination that has unleashed amazing new career and education opportunities for them.

Friends, family and tutors were in attendance to cheer on the ambitious cohort as they took to the stage.

Claire Aindow, dean of the Off Campus Division at the University of Bolton, delivered an inspiring speech during the event.

In addition, the Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Ali Ahmed, helped present awards to those graduates who shone the brightest.

 

 

The Award for Outstanding Research went to Julie Gordon, who had completed the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training.

Julia, 50, was commended for being an ‘exemplary trainee’ on her course, which has allowed her to pursue a career in teaching.

The Award for Remarkable Achievement and Dedication went to Emma Tomson, who completed a HND in Animal Management.

Emma, from Trafford, was praised for the high quality of her work and for being accepted onto the college’s Animal Care internship programme. 

 

 

Finally, 25-year-old Bilal Baig won the Award for Academic Excellence.  

Bilal, from Tameside, was applauded for performing strongly on his HND in Games Art and Development.  

Julia Heap, Principal and CEO of Hopwood Hall College and University Centre, said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate the success of our incredible Class of 2022. 

“We like to say that you can do your degree differently at Hopwood Hall – and these inspiring individuals are certainly evidence of that.

“Our students are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds and from all walks of life. 

“The fact they’ve all reached this impressive milestone is yet more proof that you can stay local and go far when it comes to Higher Education. 

“I’ve no doubt they’ll all go on to achieve great things now that they’ve demonstrated such a staunch commitment to their field of expertise.”