Celebrations at cathedral graduation ceremonies for University of Chester’s class of 2026
Graduates from across the University of Chester were joined by family, friends and academics at the city’s cathedral last week to celebrate their achievements.
Across 12 ceremonies, graduates from the University’s Faculties of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Health, Medicine and Society, Science and Business and Enterprise crossed the stage to collect their degrees and be congratulated by Professor Dame Jenny Harries, Chancellor of the University of Chester, and Professor Eunice Simmons, Vice-Chancellor of the University. Hundreds of graduates had completed their studies across the University, including at University Centre Warrington, University Centre Birkenhead, and University Centre Reaseheath.
Joining them were three honorary graduates from the worlds of business, agriculture and entertainment. Chester-born entrepreneur Rob Law MBE received a Doctor of Business Administration for his outstanding contribution to business and enterprise, Callum Edge was awarded a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to food, farming and local business at New Ferry-based Edge & Son, and Tim Angel CBE was awarded a Doctor of Letters in recognition of his outstanding contribution to theatre, film, television and the arts.
Professor Simmons said: “It is a true honour to help each and every graduate mark this special occasion and to recognise the significance of the skills and knowledge they have acquired at the University of Chester. These are not just tools for employment; they are instruments for change, for progress, and for making a positive impact on societies across the world.
“To all our recent graduates I would like to say: the future is yours. Own it well.”
Main image: Graduates celebrate.
Image 2: Rob Law MBE.
Image 3: Callum Edge, right, collects his certificate from Professor Dame Jenny Harries, Chancellor of the University of Chester.
Image 4: Tim Angel CBE.