Celebrating success at graduation week
The cinematographer behind some of the most acclaimed movies of all time and the Master of the King’s Music were celebrated alongside the achievements of more than 6,600 graduates at the University 2023 graduation ceremonies in September.
Sir Roger Deakins CBE – best known for films including The Shawshank Redemption, A Beautiful Mind, No Country for Old Men and Skyfall – was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of Arts in recognition of his outstanding contribution to film. Dame Judith Weir CBE – who has written music for national occasions including the Platinum Jubilee and the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla – also received an Honorary Doctorate of Arts, acknowledging her outstanding contribution to music. Graduation Week featured a total of 15 ceremonies as well as a range of other events. These included the annual Civic Dinner in The Box, which gave the University an opportunity to celebrate its achievements over the past year with leading figures and partners from across the South West and beyond.
An alumni reunion event also took place in the Graduation Marquee, providing former students with the chance to catch up with old friends.