This summer, our class of 2025 students wrapped up their university experiences at the University of Essex Online’s annual graduation ceremony.
Graduation day is a chance for our online students to celebrate their achievements, as well as finally meeting their classmates and tutors in person. Over 300 students and 600 guests flocked to the University of Essex’s scenic Colchester campus from all across the world to celebrate the special day. Students started the day by collecting their cap and gown and making their way to the Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall for the graduation ceremony. The Summer 2025 Academic Achievement award winners were also announced and each student was recognised for their contributions.
After the formal ceremony, friends and family members joined graduates for a reception in the Sports Centre. There were refreshments, photo opportunities and the chance to meet the wider Essex Online team. Many students also participated in video interviews, which provided an opportunity to reflect on their journey so far and the challenges overcome.
Award winners
Congratulations to all our Summer 2025 Academic Achievement Award winners:
- Top Undergraduate Business Graduate Summer 2025 – William Meyer
- Top Postgraduate Business Graduate Summer 2025 – Gavin Young
- Top Undergraduate Law Graduate Summer 2025 – Desmond Martin
- Top Postgraduate Law Graduate Summer 2025 – Hessa Alshahwani
- Top Undergraduate Criminology Graduate Summer 2025 – Hannah Fletcher
- Top Postgraduate Criminology Graduate Summer 2025 – Melanie Banfield
- Top Undergraduate Health Graduate Summer 2025 – Angela Ganea
- Top Postgraduate Health Graduate Summer 2025 – Fatima Mohamed Munye
- Top Postgraduate Education Graduate Summer 2025 – Aaron Flynn
- Top Undergraduate Psychology Graduate Summer 2025 – Nadja Mamula
- Top Postgraduate Psychology Graduate Summer 2025 – Rebecca Bellezza
- Top Postgraduate Computing Graduate Summer 2025 – Leigh Paul Feaviour
Online Graduation Celebration
Since 2020, we’ve held an annual virtual graduation celebration hosted by our Academic Director, David Dixon, with all eligible graduates invited to join us. During this event, we share a selection of videos from students and staff, and announce our Alan Jenkins Memorial Award and Academic Achievement Award winners. This year, our online celebration took place on Friday 15 August to recognise the hard work and success of our graduates who weren’t able to join us on campus.
Congratulations class of 2025!
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- Receive dedicated student support, from day one through to graduation and beyond
- 4 out of 5 students agree their studies have had a positive impact on their career (Essex Online Career and Employability Survey 2024)
- Connect with likeminded individuals from over 140 countries across the world
- Receive your certificate from the University of Essex, a top 25 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2025)
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