Graduation

Graduation 2009

Colchester Institute celebrated the graduation of over 400 students this year with ceremonies taking place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd October. 

The prestigious event boasted a new format and a new home, with the Graduation ceremonies taking place in the Moot Hall, at Colchester Town Hall. This new and prestigious venue saw hundreds of students celebrating their success with friends, family and staff. The College also welcomed an array of special guests including the presenting guests Richard Bourne, Chairman of Colchester University NHS Trust and Dee Evans, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the Mercury Theatre. Both gave inspiring speeches to the students. 

Following the Ceremony, Graduates and their guests spilled out onto the streets of Colchester and made their way to The Minories art gallery (home to the Colchester Institute’s postgraduate Art and Design programmes) for canapés and drinks.

Degrees, diplomas and certificates were awarded in the following subjects; Art and Design, Video Production, Business Management, Management, Management of Sport, Management of Hospitality, Management of Tourism, Computing, Construction, Engineering, Acoustics and Noise Control, Music, Musical Theatre, Popular Music, Education, Early Years, Childcare and Education, Health and Social Care, Counselling, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.  

This year, Colchester Institute congratulates 26 students who have gained a First Class degree; a fantastic testament to the hard work and effort put in by the students.

Individual achievement was also highlighted through the Colchester Institute Awards and the Ede and Ravenscroft Prize. The Ede and Ravenscroft prize is awarded to one exceptional student each year for their achievements at the College and is a much-coveted accolade. Please click here to see the list of winners.

2009 also saw one student from each Centre receive a Colchester Institute Award for their work and dedication throughout their studies. These awards were introduced to recognise the high quality of academic work produced by individuals in their specialist subject area and set a benchmark for others to follow.