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The 2024 National Student Survey suggests high levels of satisfaction among students studying architecture and building subjects.
6 August 20243 July 2024
At eight ceremonies across four days, more than 2,500 students graduated from Solent University, Southampton.
In a series of special ceremonies taking place in the heart of the city's Cultural Quarter, talented graduates from a range of disciplines bid farewell to university as they begin exciting journeys in their chosen fields.
Taking place Tuesday 9 to Friday 12 July 2024, Solent welcomed graduates - as well as cadets who passed out from Warsash Maritime School - to Southampton Guildhall to join their peers, family members, and friends to celebrate their academic successes.
From fashion and illustration, law and business, to nursing and criminology, computer science and journalism - plus many more in between - Solent University is proud to showcase a diverse community of graduate talent.
Solent's 2024 graduation ceremonies were presided over by University Chancellor, Theo Paphitis, Chair of the Board of Governors, Phil Cotton - his final ceremony as outgoing chair following the appointment of Richard Smith - and Vice-Chancellor, Professor James Knowles. Professor Knowles said:
“We are proud to be coming together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our graduating students. Graduation is the highlight of the academic year, as students reflect on their time at university alongside their friends and family and look ahead to the opportunities that await them.  Â
"Graduation is an opportunity to highlight the skills, experience and knowledge our students have gained during their time at Solent, and I look forward to watching them flourish in their chosen careers. We have a large, thriving alumni community at Solent, and I am proud to now welcome 2,500 more talented graduates to it."
During Solent’s graduation ceremonies, individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to their field were awarded Honorary Degrees. The 2024 recipients are:Â