Graduation celebration at UCLan
09 July 2015
4,000 students will graduate from the University next week
Preston’s streets will be filled with celebratory students next week as the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) graduation ceremonies take place.
Around 4,000 students will be donning their academic caps and gowns for the prestigious Degree and Award Ceremonies at Preston’s Guild Hall, from Monday, 13 July to Friday, 17 July.
Four highly-acclaimed professionals will also receive Honorary Fellowships during Graduation Week. They are:
- Dr Shiv Pande MBE, who was a GP in Liverpool for 30 years, will receive his award on Monday morning
- Author Andrew Hartley, who originates from Preston, will don his cap and gown on Thursday morning
- Arthur Parsons, a videogames games expert, will accept his award on Thursday afternoon
- Paul Hancock, Chief Fire Officer for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, will take to the stage on Friday morning
Four highly-acclaimed professionals will also receive Honorary Fellowships during Graduation Week.
The plan for graduating Schools and Honorary Fellows are:
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Date |
Time |
Graduating School |
Honorary Award |
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Monday, 13 July |
10.30am |
School of Medicine and Dentistry Grenfell-Baines School of Architecture, Constructions and Environment School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences |
Dr Shiv Pande MBE - he receives his award in recognition of his contribution to the community as a GP and medical educator. |
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Monday, 13 July |
2.30pm |
Lancashire Business School |
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Tuesday, 14 July |
10.30am |
School of Sport, Tourism & the Outdoors |
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Tuesday, 14 July |
2.30pm |
School of Health School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences |
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Wednesday, 15 July |
10.30am |
School of Education and Social Sciences – students attending University main Preston Campus only School of Journalism and Media |
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Wednesday, 15 July |
2.30pm |
School of Education and Social Sciences – students attending Burnley Campus or partner colleges |
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Thursday, 16 July |
10.30am |
School of Language, Literature and International Studies Lancashire Law School School of Social Work |
Professor Andrew Hartley - he receives his award in recognition of his contribution to academia. |
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Thursday, 16 July |
2.30pm |
School of Art, Design and Performance |
Arthur Parsons - he receives his award in recognition of his contribution to videogames design. |
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Friday, 17 July |
10.30am |
School of Forensic and Investigative Sciences School of Psychology |
Paul Hancock - he receives his award in recognition of his contribution to the community as Chief Fire Officer. |