In a heartfelt message to the graduates of Birmingham City University, Professor Peter Francis, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, conveyed his wishes and congratulations to the students who have achieved a significant milestone in their academic journey. Despite not being able to attend the ceremony in person, Professor Francis expressed his pride and admiration for the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that the graduates have shown throughout their studies. The graduation ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter in the lives of these students, who are now poised to pursue their future ambitions with passion and commitment. The news of the graduation ceremony has generated widespread interest and has become a topic of conversation among the academic community, family, and friends of the graduates.
Hello. I am Professor Peter Francis, deputy Vice Chancellor at Birmingham City University. I am sorry that I am unable to join you today on this momentous occasion, but I am pleased that I have had the opportunity to send you this message of congratulations. Graduation is a time of great joy and pride in your accomplishments. It is a time to celebrate with friends, family and with tutors who have guided you on your journey to this ceremony.
You should all be very proud of what you have achieved. What makes graduation so special is the unique story each and every graduate has to share. You will all have your own path that you have followed to this point and you will all have different paths to follow in the future. But you should share in your pride today as you become a graduate of Birmingham City University. I hope you all feel inspired as you hear each other's stories today and you join together to celebrate all of your many accomplishments.
Many of you will have been juggling your studies with other commitments, demonstrating your ambition and commitment to growing and developing to be the very best you can be. This dedication stands you in good stead for your future endeavours and I hope your studies lead you to fulfil all of your hopes and ambitions. Here at Birmingham City University, we are committed to transforming the lives of our students and in turn the lives of society through the work of our graduates. And we are proud to work strategically in partnership with institutions across the globe to provide opportunities like the one you have had. Graduation is such a special time and we hope you all enjoy celebrating with your family and friends as you look back on your journey and look forward to what the future brings.
Sincerest congratulations to all of you. From all of us at BCU, enjoy your day to day. Congratulations!!