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>> their families and friends to this graduation ceremony of the University of Bradford at which degrees and diplomas are to be presented from the faculty of health and social care. I invite the vice chancellor, Professor Nick Brazby, to address the audience.

>> Thank you very much, >> let me begin by offering my sincere and heartfelt congratulations to all of our graduates. We recognize your hard work, the challenges you've overcome, and the sacrifices you have made. And today, we are enormously proud to celebrate your achievements and offer you our very best wishes for the future.

And as we look forward to the next exciting phase of your lives, you can be confident that you have the ability to make a real difference to society. Now, of course, in overcoming the challenges you've faced, you've benefited from the support of many people, people who have been there for you when you needed them. As uh Oprah

Winfrey once said, lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you really want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. So, to say thank you to those who rode the bus with you, first I'd like to pay a heartfelt tribute to all of the staff

of the university. They always go the extra mile for their students, work tirelessly to support them and ensure their success, and they have risen superbly to the task. Can I ask you all now please to join me in sincerely thanking the staff of the university

but your success is also depended on the support of your friends uh your family and your loved ones. So without losing your hats, can I please ask all the graduants to stand up? Well done to turn around. And I'd like you to find those in the audience whose love and support has helped you succeed. Please give them a

huge cheer and a round of applause.

That was pretty good. Uh, but at the end of this week, we're going to have a competition for who can express the most uh gratitude noise uh noisily. So, please let's have one more go. Thank your loved ones, your family, and your friends. Give them a a round of applause and a huge cheer.

Okay, thank you very much. Please have a seat. Now, as we look forward, we see a tremendously positive future for you all because research has shown that as graduates, uh, you will be healthier than non-graduates. You will apparently drink less than non-graduates. H, if you can believe it, you will smoke less than non-graduates.

Maybe not today. You will be more satisfied with your life. You will be more tolerant and trusting of others. And you'll be more likely to vote. And if you have children, they will also be better educated. And of course, here's the good news. You will earn more than non-graduates and you will live longer than

non-graduates which sadly means you will have to pay more income tax. Okay. Now in the past year the university has done much to tackle the challenges of society and rise to its own challenges. For the fifth consecutive year, we were named the most socially inclusive university in the UK. And reinforcing our belief that here at

Bradford, talent thrives no matter what your background, the Guardian places in the top 10 best universities in the UK for value added. We broke into the top 500 best of the world's universities, reflecting the quality of our research, our international reach, and the enviable employment outcomes of our students. In fact, we were recognized as

one among among the 20 best universities in the UK for the proportion of our graduates entering highly skilled employment. We rose eight places in the complete university guide, 12 places in the Guardian University guide, and 25 places in the Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide. And we improved in 25 of the 27 questions in the

National Student Survey. Our library team secured the strongest service quality results in its history, gaining 17 compliance plus recommendations in its national customer service excellence assessment. We've launched a large number of new educational programs, including an innovative masters in Islamic financial technology and artificial intelligence. And last, but by no means least, a multid-disciplinary

Bradford student team was chosen as one of five global winners of the ILE E Geosscience and remote sensing society's student grand challenge. It's quite a grand challenge just to say that which invites university teams to design and build cuttingedge satellite payloads to tackle real world problems. Many many congratulations to them. And this year in the faculty of health

and social care, we were delighted that Benash Nazmine, assistant professor in midwiffery, has been awarded an MBE for services to charity and healthcare. And our optometry and occupational therapy programs were ranked in the UK top 10, ranked first in Yorkshire and the Humber by the complete university guide. And our innovative research program creating active schools is

helping to shape a national response to a growing crisis in children's physically physical activity, health and well-being right across the UK. Now to return to our graduants, I hope that in the next stage of your journeys, you will go forward with a deep sense of optimism that the challenges you will face can

indeed be tackled and overcome. My own sense of confidence and self-belief first came, I think, from my parents who instilled in me a deep love of learning. My father worked as a university librarian and my mother first too as a librarian and then a bookshop manager. But they faced challenges too. Challenges that defined them in the

times in which they lived. As a young man, my father drove his tank onto Sword Beach on D-Day. And my mother had to give up her career as a librarian when she became engaged to my father because many jobs at that time were simply uh not uh opened for unmarried women. Sorry, were only open for unmarried

women. My parents overcame their challenges and left a legacy that could inspire their children. But you too can leave a legacy for the generation that will follow you. It will take much hard work and determination. But one thing is sure, you can be confident that you have the knowledge, the skills and the

understanding as well as the tenacity and determination to rise to these challenges and defend the values that have enabled you to succeed. As the Dalai Lama has said, with realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world. The university will continue to enjoy many successes in the years to come. And

as as we rise to our challenges, you can be sure that you have every warm wish, support, and encouragement from this university in meeting the challenges you face. Your involvement with the University of Bradford does not stop. You're now lifetime members of an exclusive club, Team Bradford. and I hope you'll remain active in this alumni association and

consider coming back to study with us once again. So, it only remains for me to offer you once more my sincerest and most heartfelt congratulations. Very, very well done.

Thank you vice chancellor for your inspiring words there. Now the university recognizes outstanding individuals who have contributed to society and to their professions. We do this through giving honorary awards. Today we will recognize one of these outstanding individuals vice chancellor. It was unanimously resolved by the university senate to confer an honorary award upon Ivon St's deputy le left

tenant. Dr. Liam Sutton, associate director innovation and enterprise will present the candidate.

Vice Chancellor, graduates and guests, it gives me great pleasure to present Ivon Stark's deputy left tenant for our outstanding contribution award. For almost 20 years, Ivonne has been the driving force behind the social enterprise Palm Cove Society. Throughout her career, she has shown an unwavering commitment to safeguarding, support, and advocacy for vulnerable people and

survivors of abuse and crime. A social entrepreneur of remarkable breadth, Ivonne combines business acumen with a first class BSE in midwifery studies alongside more than 25 years experience in social care. While her journey began in Bradford, her impact has extended far beyond. Now, ladies and gentlemen, it pains me to report that her degree is from

Huddersfield, but we are definitely upping the ante with the award today. Perhaps in another 20 years, Ivonne, um, our varsity rivals will make you president for life or something like that. I'm sure they like us would recognize a contribution of exceptional scale and significance. In 2007, together with her husband Gerard, Ivonne founded Palm Cove

Society, initially focused on supporting new mothers in Bradford with no recourse to public fund. The organization has grown substantially since then. Its work now includes supporting survivors of domestic abuse, refugees, asylum seekers, and victims of modern slavery and human trafficking. What began with a single four-bedroom property has expanded into a regional organization assisting up to 450 people

a day across the region. Supported by a team of more than 80 staff, Palm Cove now operates facilities across West, South, and East Yorkshire, Ivonne is a powerful connector, working collaboratively with partners across law enforcement, health, government, universities, faith groups, charities, the voluntary sector. Her efforts ensure that survivors can access safe accommodation, receive vital support,

and rebuild their lives with dignity. Her work as independent anti-slavery commissioner under Theresa May's government has had national impact. In August 2023, Ivonne was appointed deputy left tenant. She reflected at the time I heavily researched the role of being asked to join West Yorkshire's team of deputy left tenants. And I realized that responsibility of

supporting the Lord lieutenant's role as the king's representative supporting faith, voluntary, social, and business activities across the area. In more recent collaboration with the university's Bradford Rendochintella enterprise ecosystem, Ivon has also helped create opportunities for Palm Cove service users, enabling them to access entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and pathways into enterprise. Her work is tireless. It's

transformative. It's compassionate. Reflecting her ethos, she cites Nelson Mandela. What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others. Therefore, vice chancellor, graduates, and guests, in recognition of her profound impact on the health, well-being, and safety of vulnerable

people in Bradford and beyond, I present Ivonne Stocks, deputy left tenant, for the outstanding contribution award.

Ivonne. By the authority vested in me, I confer upon you an outstanding contribution award. Many congratulations. Well done. So, I think we stand for photographs. I think you're going to give your speech.

Wow, what has just happened? Good morning, Vice Chancellor, distinguished guests, family, friends, and fellow graduants. Thank you for this incredible honor bestow bestowed upon me today by this university. This prestigious award I proudly accept from the University of Bradford, my city of birth where I grew up and lived for 62 years. Like many parents here, I watched my

daughter graduate from the University of Bradford in 2005. I never dreamt that I would be here today receiving this amazing honor. Fellow graduates, congratulations to all of you. It is a privilege to share today with you. Be proud of this achievement and be proud of the sacrifices you and your families have made to get you here today.

Academic education liberates you. It teaches you how to learn, how to research, and how to think critically. The education you now have can help you to create a special niche in this world to do whatever you want to do. But choose something that you are passionate about because it is your passion that

will drive you. Your university experience has laid the foundation for the next steps on your life's journey. If you don't know what your next steps are, don't worry. It's interesting how life evolves and how opportunities present themselves. Looking back, my parents came to England in 1956 as part of the Windrush generations and

settled right here in Bradford and I was born later in 1961. I had wonderful parents who worked hard to provide their children with a kind, caring, loving home for which I will be eternally grateful. When I was five, we moved to a council estate where we were one of the very first black families

there. We experienced hostility, bullying, verbal and racially motivated aggression both at school and at home by some of the neighbors. Despite this, my parents conducted themselves with dignity, humility, self-control, and respect for others and always with care and consideration for the feelings of everyone. This ignited in me a deeprooted sense of compassion for people silently coping

with trauma or adversity. My ambition had always been to join the armed forces nursing team then specialize in midwifery. In reality I left school in 1977 age 16 with very few qualifications. My parents did not consent to me enrolling in the army and sadly through my eyes it meant the future looked mundane and I just drifted along.

20 years later I began reflecting on my life. The desire to become a midwife had never left me. So I took the steps to gain the qualifications to apply for a midmary degree and subsequently graduated with a first class. As an undergraduate and a qualified midwife, I repeatedly listened to women's disclosures of

bullying and harassment, domestic abuse, forced servitude, and slavery. and this intensified my desire to help and support them. Palm Cove Society was established in 2007. I wanted it to be the best provision in the UK with values based on hope, integrity, collaboration, and compassion. Many people told me that my idea was too

ambitious and it would never work. My plan was to explain the plight of these women to government government leaders who could influence legislation or policy change. I was never the cleverest person in in any room. But what I did have was integrity, determination, and passion. 19 years later, Palm Cove Society is recognized for providing outstanding

specialist services to vulnerable people and we have worked collaboratively with influential people in our local, national and international communities. Yes, my work is time conssuming and I have made many sacrifices. But for me, it has been a labor of love born out of passion and a desire to make a difference. I would not have achieved my dreams

without the support of caring people around me. my husband and co-founder of Palm Cove Society, my children, my friends, colleagues, community members and collaborative partners. Thank you all for your support. Your generosity of time has never gone unnoticed and I am delighted to share this moment with you. Fellow graduants, there are three things I learned that

will help you on your journey. Number one, always be prepared for unexpected challenges. They will happen. Face these challenges with courage, humility, determination, and passion. Number two, your life will be shaped by the people you choose to surround yourself with. So choose those people wisely. And finally, this life journey is unique to you.

Proceed with courage and kindness. Believe in yourself. Dare to be different. Be confident in your abilities. Be fair and inclusive. But always, always do your best. Congratulations to each of you. Good luck and enjoy this moment. Thank you.

Thank you. We now move on to the confirmment of degrees for our graduates. Dr. William Martin will now present the candidates from the faculty of health and social care.

Vice Chancellor, I certify that the candidates to be presented at this ceremony have complied with all the conditions required by the university to qualify for their awards. I invite Dr. Rob Burks to present candidates for the School of Allied Health Professions, Midwiffery and Social Work.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the School of Allied Health Professions, Midwiffery and Social Work to be admitted to the degree of Bachelor, Bachelor of Arts in Social Care. Tammed Ludy.

Bachelor of Arts in Working with Children, young people and families. Sarah Afsar,

Aisha Absal,

Vivian Omisham Agabomu,

Adila Ahmed, Ilsa Akbar Azima Beum Ali Ali Ascar

Ikra Bai Amina BB

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Bridey Ebony Gray Sky

Kiara May Hey,

Maria Hussein

Malaya Hussein,

Zanab Hussein,

Faiza, Javeed

Aisha Kowza, Rhyma Khn,

Yaros Lava, Cockiova,

Leica, Honey, Meban,

No. Alan Masadik,

Aean Nadim, Axa, Neb,

Abigail Martina, Ogden,

Sakira Samad,

Jira Shahid,

Ikra Shazad,

Sana Tazia,

Muhammad Tania

for bachelor's of science in diagnostic radiography. Raja Fia Akbar, Rukshana Aktar,

Aaraj Ali,

Casim Ascar

Aisha Akbar,

Lucy Dawn, Baraklo,

Mahima, Hale Lima Beum, Rummesa Ismael Bulah Jane Louise Conway.

The following candidate is also awarded the award for contribution to the profession of in diagnostic radiography. Tina Fuller.

Mia Isabelle Gale

Ramisa Norin Gondal

Rosie Louise Guest

Phoebe Sheila and Hawkins,

Shafarez, Hussein,

Kat Zara, Ikbal, Zanna, Jimit

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Atia Khn,

Sonia Maxud, Khan,

Sahana Khn,

Thomas Martin, Lakeok,

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>> Charlotte Moss, Ala Nadim,

>> Iman, Nadim,

John Williams, Rolls,

Sandija, Samya, Safa Shafi

Ume Sadik. The following candidate is also awarded the award for highest academic achievement in diagnostic radiography as chosen by the staff team. Abby Rian Sidel

Arusa Tariq,

>> Zara Wajid

Aliyia Zahir for Bachelor of Science in Health Studies. Shadia Beum Shami

for Bachelor's of Science in Midwifery. Da Muhammad Abdullah,

Amina Amatillaa,

Rose Nicole Burden,

Abigail Crew,

Alisa Hussein,

Tracy Parkinson,

Sophie Louise Rook,

Christine Walker

for Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy. Azia Aal

Simra Actar

Karina Alibakar,

Saman Amir, Sara Amjad,

Sana Arif,

Rebecca Anne Ashelford,

Ruby Bedu,

Sarah Louise Barrett,

Hea Hope Baua,

Jessica Bridgeway. The following candidate is also awarded the award for contribution to the profession in occupational therapy. Teresa Diane Blammire,

Ti Chu and Chang,

Chun Chen, Solomon Chong,

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Natasha Katherine Clayen

Ruby Crawford

The following candidate is also awarded the award for contribution to the profession in occupational therapy. Elizabeth Herd.

The following candidate is also awarded the award for highest academic achievement in occupational therapy. Alexandra Louise Houseo

Ching Lam Hong

Aliyia Hussein Aisha Sadika Idnan

Zaba Imran Kasogji

Hansa BB Khan

Z Yi Gigi Kwong

Farah Corsa Malik

Oolina Nazim, Ramana Ayabraatz.

Zlea Sabah Sadi,

Amy Thomas for Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Science. Alish uh sorry Alishba Chowri Ashad

Naomi Hannah Eton

Kayn Bailey

Ellie Barkley

Laura Abigail Blammire,

Georgia Melissa Botmley,

Lucy Helen Bley,

Laura Beth Kale Morgan,

Madison Khloe Fay Crane,

Bethany Elaine Gibson,

Imagin Hall,

>> Sarah Jane, Hi,

>> Ashley Jade Haythornweight,

Abigail Jane Hwitt,

Jack Richmond Hutchinson,

>> Molly Rose Alexandra Kefi, Watress,

Katie Megan Anne Cleill Jones,

Erica Jose Franco Martins,

Alan Mochova,

Kate Louise Omali,

Charlie Tamara Priestley,

Ravi Richardson,

Daniel Ellis Roberts,

Susanna Pearl Roer,

Christopher James Scarill,

Kirsty Lee Setel,

Abigail Louise Shaw.

The following candidate is also awarded the award for highest academic achievement in paramedic science. Lucy Nicole Slater,

>> Elellanena Louise Stringer,

Rachel Grace Taylor,

>> Sam Walton,

Hannah Fay Wullet,

for Bachelor of Science in Physiootherapy. Axa Ahmad,

Fatima Armad,

Alina Ahmed,

Sabahhat, Ahmed Kershid,

Modisier Ahmed,

Mona Fed, Alnajam,

Erin, Louise Baker,

Max John Leonard Belcham,

Leila Arena Bolat,

Harry Davies,

Catalina Bianca Dema,

Raphael Fatima,

Chungao, Janice, Faulk,

>> Sadiq, Farra,

McKenzie Fraser,

>> Dean Hansen,

Yuk Yin Hong,

Aman Hawk,

Samya Hussein,

Astra Ifsal,

Manivbal,

Nimra Khan, Trunhai Panil Coup

Lamett Fong

Chitlam Lee

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Jaden Peter McNally,

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Gian Mark Richardson Lucaros Muns

Amar Nisar

Daniel Knuckle The following candidate is also awarded the award for highest academic achievement in physiootherapy. Ricky Mark Parish,

Muhammad Muimo Raman,

Abu Bakari Singhhate,

Jade Lauren Smith,

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Samya Sultan Chinkry Tang

Mo Ming Tang

Rashid Ola Holly Amy Wilson

Ibrahim Yasier

Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Studies. Novea Usman Jalil Kum Canum.

So vice chancellor that concludes the presentations of undergraduate candidates from the school of allied health professions midwifery and social work. I now invite Ed Kadugan to present the post-graduate candidates for the school. Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the School of Allied Health Professions, Midwiffery and Social Work. Candidates to be admitted

to the degree of master, Master of Physiootherapy, Sport and Exercise Medicine. Idris Ali,

Umar Amin, Kadija Bum, Adam Nicholas Bunting, Kate Elizabeth Cashin, Shona Jane Corrian,

Sydney Paige Eington. The following candidate is also awarded the highest academic achievement M physiootherapy sport and exercise medicine. Stephanie Lauren Eiffold

Ali Ahmed Imtias

Ikra Khan

Noci Jonathan Lee Abby Grace Martin, Emily Margaret Pickles,

Punho,

>> Poppy, Helen, Bllye, Townsend, Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the School of Allied Health Professions, Midwifery and Social Work who have qualified for the award of a post-graduate certificate of the university post-graduate certificate in diagnostic hysteroscopy and therapeutic management. Katherine Elizabeth Cocking,

Claire Michelle Oorn,

Tara Louise Vocuro,

post-graduate certificate in enhanced practice radiography. Amina BB Sidra Nasim Georgia Mary Plunkett post-graduate certificate in medical imaging Abishek Anishi Krishnan

post-graduate certificate in med medical imaging computer tomography Michael GK Asagawa

Aua Yabbora Kofi

Peter Ake Emma

Daniela Josephine Gothard Farah Hafi, Jaqua, Pascal, Ephanu,

>> Marianne Nikuru, Ephanu,

Saffron Siobhan, Iniat

Simmeran Bethany Iniat Amma Shazad Ikbal, Anise Khn,

Tara Elizabeth Joyce Martin, Ephenuchiku, Innocent, Inodo,

Cleletus, Aanichu, Honimeimmyi,

Robin, Tappa, Amber Rose Ward, >> Sophie May Wood, Emma Jane Young. Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the school of allied health professions, midwifery and social work to be admitted to the degree of master by advanced study, master of the arts in social work. Ikra Azel

Olosin Timahin Michael Sotan

Florin Aulua Ojuni

Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practitioner Radiographic Reporting ing Shaw Ali, Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practitioner Radiography. Sarah Louise Dolby,

Verica Mutnak,

Oena Jude Enwako,

Naomi Louise, Packer Kaylee Louise Pots, Jessica Susan Stanley, Master of Science in Rehabilitation Studies, Muscular Scalletal Physiootherapy Practiced. Zoe Anne Boscher, Matthew James Godson,

vice chancellor. I present to you candidates in applied health research and well-being to be admitted to the degree of doctor of philosophy for a thesis entitled optimization in diagnostic imaging through assessment and adoption of innovative technologies techniques and practices. Gareth Richard Eyeball

And I invite Dr. William Martin to present candidates in absentia for the faculty of health and social care.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you in addition for the confirmment of degrees of the university in Absentia, those candidates who've been awarded degrees who have not been presented in person at this ceremony. >> By the authority vested in me, I admit these candidates to degrees of the university in absentia. Vice Chancellor, that concludes the

presentation of all candidates from the Faculty of Health and Social Care.

Well done and congratulations on graduating from the University of Bradford. Now the university is so proud of our active students union and the role they take in supporting not only the student experience but really animating our campus. It's only right that one of the officers elected by you the student body addresses the

congregation at this celebration. So I invite Anas Ikbal to address you all.

Good morning, vice chancellor, honored guest, pro vice chancellor, members of the faculty, proud parents, family members, most especially those graduating today to whom I offer my sincerest congratulations. It is an absolute honor and a great pleasure to be invited to share this important occasion with you to enjoy seeing the pride on the faces of those

collecting their degrees. The sense of accomplishment mixed with no small measure of relief too. I wish you every happiness in your well earned achievements and I hope that you will each rightly celebrate. Over the past few years, you have not only gained knowledge in your chosen fields, but also forged lifelong friendships and

created memories that will stay with you forever. As a former president of activities, I personally want to say to those of you who are involved in running society and sports clubs, you have done an amazing job. So, a massive thank you very much. You have all grown into individuals ready to take on the world's

challenges armed with skills, knowledge, and values instilled in you by this esteemed institution. The University of Bradford has a rich history of fostering innovation, diversity, and inclusion. These core values have been reflected in your experiences here, shaping you into graduates who are not just ready to enter the workforce, but we but are also

equipped to make meaningful contributions to society. You are the leaders. You are the thinkers and you are the change makers of tomorrow. As you step out into the world, remember that your journey does not end here. In fact, it is just the start. The degree you hold in your hand is more than a

piece of paper. It is a key that unlocks countless opportunities. Use it to open doors, break barriers, and make a difference. Whether you are entering the corporate world, pursuing further studies, or embarking on an industrial ventures, carry with you the ethos of our university, a a commitment to excellence, a passion for progress, and

a dedication to making a world a better place. Do not be afraid to take risks and embrace the unknown. It is indeed moments of uncertainty that we often often find our true purpose and strength. And remember success is not merely measured by the recognition you receive but by the impact you make on

the lives of others. To the faculty and staff, friends and families, thank you for your continued support, guidance, encouragement and sacrifices throughout this journey. Your dedication and belief in our graduates have played a vital role in helping them reach this milestone and today is a celebration of your as of your celebration of your

efforts as much as yours. Can we please give a huge round of applause

just before I conclude I leave you with this. Life may give each of us different circumstances or situations. But what truly makes us us all the same is that we are all monarchs for lives, masters of our faith and captains of our souls. All of us have our own destiny to write and stories to share. It is all up to us

how we choose to use our minds, our hands, and our hearts to get to where we want to be to become the person we want to be. Congratulations, class of 2026. Thank you.

Thank you, Annas, for your fantastic speech. Now, you've all listened to the speeches. You've watched your graduates cross the stage, which they did impeccably, by the way. Well done, everybody. But family and friends, now it's your turn, I'm afraid. So, our graduates have worked so hard to achieve their degrees. So, I want to make sure

that they know just how proud we are of them. So, graduates, I'd like you to stay seated. Family and friends, if you're able to, I'd like us to all stand up. And when I count to three, I want you to make as much noise as physically possible to celebrate them. You ready? One, two, three, go. Yeah.

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You may see be seated. Thank you. That was excellent. >> Well, that really was a very rousing sendoff. Well done. I declare the clapometer truly broken. Uh can I ask you all now please to stand for the closing procession? Thank you. I declare this ceremony closed.

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I'm delighted to declare this graduation ceremony open. Please be seated.

I am pleased to welcome graduans and diplomates, their families and friends to this graduation ceremony of the University of Bradford at which degrees and diplomas are to pre presented from the faculty of health and social care. I invite the vice chancellor, Professor Nick Brazbury to address the audience. Vice Chancellor, thank you very much.

Let me begin by offering my sincere and heartfelt congratulations to all of our graduates. We recognize your hard work, the challenges you've overcome, and the sacrifices you've made. And today we are enormously proud to celebrate your achievements and offer you our very best wishes for the future. And as we look forward to the next exciting phase of

your lives, you can be confident that you have the ability to make a real difference to society. Of course, in overcoming the challenges you have faced, you have benefited from the support of many people, people who have been there for you when you needed them. As um Oprah Winfrey once said, "Lots of people want to ride with you in

the limo, but what you really want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. So to say thank you to those who rode the bus with you, first I would like to pay a heartfelt tribute to all the staff of the university. They always go the extra mile for their students. They work

tirelessly to support them and ensure their success and they have risen superbly to the task. Can I ask you all now please to join me in sincerely thanking the staff of the university.

But your success is also dependent upon the support of your friends and your family and your loved ones. So graduants, without losing your hats, please can I ask you all to stand up? Well done. Turn around through 180 degrees and find those in the audience whose love and support has helped you succeed. Give them a huge cheer and a

round of applause.

That that was very polite. I'm sure you can make more noise than that. So, please find your loved ones, have a look at them, give them a huge cheer and a round of applause.

Thank you very much. Please have a seat. Now, as we look uh forward, we see a tremendously positive future for you all because research has shown that as graduates, you will be healthier than non-graduates. You will apparently drink less than non-graduates. And if you can believe it, you will also smoke less. Maybe not. I'm not sure.

You will also be more satisfied with your life. You will be more tolerant and trusting of others. You'll be more likely to vote. And if you have children, they will be better educated. And you will earn more than non-graduates. Well, that's rather marvelous, isn't it? And you'll live longer than non-graduates, which means you'll have to pay more

income tax. Now, in the past year, the university has done much to tackle the challenges of society and rise to its own challenges. For the fifth consecutive year, we were named the most socially inclusive university in the UK. And reinforcing our belief that here at Bradford, talent thrives no matter what your background, The Guardian places in

the top 10 best universities in the UK for value added. We broke into the top 500 of the world's best universities, reflecting the quality of our research, our international reach, and the enviable employment outcomes of our students. In fact, we were recognized as among the 20 best universities in the UK for the proportion of our graduates

entering highly skilled employment. We rose eight places in the complete university guide, 12 places in the Guardian University guide, and 25 places in the Times and the Sunday Times Good University Guide. And we improved in 25 of the 27 questions in the National Student Survey. Our library team secured the strongest service quality results in its history,

gaining 17 compliance plus commendations in its national customer service excellence assessment. We've launched a large number of new programs, including an innovative masters in Islamic financial technology and artificial intelligence. And last, but by no means least, a multidisciplinary Bradford student team was chosen as one of the five global winners of the ILE E

Geoscience and remote sensing society student Grand Challenge, which invites students uh and university teams to design and build cuttingedge satellite payloads to tackle realworld problems. And this year in the faculty of health and social care, our innovative research program creating active schools is helping to shape a national response to a growing crisis in children's physical

activity, health, and well-being across the UK. We won the student nursing times awards partnership of the year category for a second successive year recognizing a collaboration with the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to develop student supported services that expand placements, support staff and enhance patient care. One of our graduates, Professor Mahendra Patel, who once sat where you are today,

has become the first pharmacist in England to receive Royal College of General Practitioners honorary fellowship. And the safe home med study led by professor Beth Flynn Violin and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research will design and test a new medicines management safety system to support older people and others who rely

on home care workers to take their prescribed treatments, potentially saving the NHS millions of pounds each year. Now to return to our graduants, I hope that in the next stage of your journeys, you will go forward with a deep sense of optimism that the challenges you will face can indeed be tackled and overcome.

My own sense of confidence and self-belief first came, I think, from my parents who instilled in me a deep love of learning. My father worked as a university librarian and my mother first worked as a librarian and then a bookshop manager. But they also faced challenges. Challenges which partially defined them and the times in which they lived. My

father drove a tank onto Sword Beach on D-Day. And my mother had to give up her career as a librarian when she became engaged to my father because many jobs at that time were only for unmarried women. But my parents overcame their challenges and left a legacy that could inspire their children. You too can leave a

legacy for the generations that will follow you. It will take much hard work and determination to rise to these challenges and defend the values that have enabled you to succeed. But as the Dalai Lama has said, with realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.

Now, the university will continue to enjoy many successes in the years to come. And as we rise to our challenges, you can be sure that you have every warm wish, support, and encouragement from this university in meeting the challenges you face. Your involvement with the University of Bradford does not stop. You are now lifetime members of an

exclusive club, Team Bradford. and I hope you'll remain active in this alumni association and consider coming back to study with us once again. So, it only remains for me to offer you once more my sincerest and most heartfelt congratulations. Very, very well done. Thank you.

Thank you, Vice Chancellor, for those celebratory words. The university recognizes outstanding individuals who have contributed to society and their professions. We do this through giving honorary awards. Today we recognize one of these individuals. Vice Chancellor, it was unanimously resolved by the University Senate to confer an honorary award upon Daniel Bates MBE. Elellanena

Clyde Evans, associate director of engagement, philanthropy, and communications will present the candidate. Elellanena

Vice Chancellor, distinguished guests, graduants, in recognition of his transformative leadership and enduring commitment to cultural regeneration and civic pride, I present to you Daniel Bates MBE for the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters. Dan is a cultural leader with a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in the UK arts, theater, and public sector. He has extensive

experience leading complex organizations having served as the chief executive of Sheffield theaters for over a decade. There he led a 15.5 million pound organization driving commercial sustainability, audience growth, and artistic excellence. Early in his career, he held um senior roles in York Theater Royal and Lee's Playhouse, where he combined strategic vision with a strong commitment to

inclusion, diversity, education, and youth engagement, embedding these values across organizational cultures and practice. He has worked closely with government, sector bodies, and international partners where he played a key role in supporting the safe reopening of theaters following the CO9 pandemic. Dan has always had an interest in theater. At school, he had an

encouraging drama teacher who gave him great opportunities to work backstage on productions. His encouragement led to train in stage management and the technical side of theater production at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. It was here he identified his own superpowers which were to be highly organized, effective in leading teams and just a little bit

bossy. More recently, Dan has co-led with Chinazgar, the Bradford Culture Company, the organization that delivered in partnership Bradford UK City of Culture 2025. This company is now the driving is now driving forward the cultural ambitions of the city and district. It was Dan's passion for Bradford that led him back here. A place where he could always get

good food late at night, an exciting buzz, and a more vibrant cultural life compared to many cities he'd worked and lived in in the past. In his role as executive director, Dan led the rapid development of the company from a startup to a major cultural institution, recruiting Bradford and the UK's most talented individuals to join his

cultural workforce. It had one of the youngest workforces and they were also awarded a spot on the Sunday Times best place to work list for its exceptional workplace culture. Dan secured significant investment at pace and instigated national and international partnerships that led to the phenomenal city of culture year that saw over 5,000 events with over 100,000

people participating in them. Never has this city seen such a cohesive way of working. From funders to investors, philanthropists to corporates, charities to schools, celebrities to freelance artists, everyone working hand in hand to celebrate such an enriching experience for all for the university. Dan's work created opportunities for our students, maybe many of you and our graduates to in the

form of jobs, volunteering, and positions on their youth camp panel. Something that touched so many people across the year was a sense of pride within Bradford and the district. Finally, the world was able to see what a vibr culturally vibrant, distinctive, and expressive district we have nestled in the heart of the north.

So much of this was down to Dan's hard work, ingenuity, creativity, and tenacity. His leadership style, perfectly complemented by that of Shinaz Gulzar as creative director, was a match made in heaven. They have gone on to be listed in the new year honors 2025 for MBEs for their services to culture in Bradford.

Dan is now recognized as one of the most influential leaders in UK theater and cultural life. Vice Chancellor. In recognition of his transformative leadership and enduring commitment to cultural regeneration and civic pride, I present to you Daniel Bates MBE for the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters.

Dan, by the authority vested in me, I confer upon you an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters. Many congratulations.

Vice Ch is this working? Uh vice chancellor, distinguished guests, graduants, uh it's an absolute privilege to be standing here in front of you. I feel like I need to pinch myself or slap myself a little bit as well to be in front of so much kind of talent, energy and enthusiasm and perhaps in some of your faces and

definitely the faces of your families. Uh I can see a huge amount of relief. So congratulations for being here. It's such an honor to share such a special day with you and many many thanks to the vice chancellor and former vice chancellor and everyone here at the university uh for of Bradford for this

honor today and thank you Ellena for those really lovely words. Running Bradford's city of culture was a total uh team effort from our staff team from to the thousands of volunteers from artists, freelancers and organizations that we worked with to our funders, our sponsors, our trustees and of course to Shanaz today. In fact, everyone in the

district and the University of Bradford was right there from day one uh to to when we finished supporting us at every stage of the way. When I was growing up in London as a boy, uh, and I was thinking about my options at school, uh, I loved theater and I did lots of, uh,

plays at schools, but I was a really terrible, terrible actor and, uh, I began to be interested in working backstage. These are the real workers and offered the support behind the scenes as well. I was exploring options for universities for a drama degree uh to maybe teach, but I really wanted to study in London on a stage management

course uh for all the reasons that Ellena said earlier. Fate intervened as my exams weren't quite what I needed to get into university. So, I was able to follow my dream and work in the theater. I know when I say theater, this is very much a different kind of theater uh to the ones that you know here today. Uh

but a hospital theater or a theater theater um both have the power to change people's lives. Both theaters are about people. You might say patients, I might say audience. Both share potential drama in different forms. Both see ranges of emotions from sadness and joy. And in both cases, I feel that we are

all making a difference to people's lives. I believe that the city of culture has changed people's lives. Uh thousands of people have been to see exhibitions or plays or been out in the countryside, things that they might have never been to or have ever seen in their lives. Last year, 80% of Bradford's

households felt happier and feel prouder about where they live and they understand their neighbors more and they feel more safe in Bradford. The city center is a lot greener and it feels like the city now has some space in which to breathe. 100,000 people participated in our events and we worked with over 20 creative health projects

ensuring that everyone who could access our events working with the NHS and with Mind and numbers of partners we ensured that people with serious mental illness could enjoy our year hosting small events only last week we hosted a what was called a sip and paint session uh at Bill Bailey's extraordinary portraits which is an exhibition on at the moment

in the city center as as well. I do believe that culture can change people's lives. I've been so privileged to have worked with so many amazing people across the years and being supported and mentored by so many. They have given me time. They've given me counsel and they've given me great opportunities. From my lecturers at college to

directors I've worked with to colleagues I've worked with, I'm still very very much in touch and I know your professors and ac academics would want the same from you. Now in my professional life, I try and give as much time as I can to support other people uh in training and I've worked with many students and been

part of many many dissertation interviews uh from business studies to um how you can open up um after a pandemic like COVID. During the buildup to the city center, the UN university encouraged so many students to sign up as volunteers and we have a small ar we had a small army of 2,700 volunteers

working with us across a year and many of uh those students and volunteers are still with us. I urge you as graduants to think about uh what you can offer others now uh what support you can give and how volunteering or mentoring uh can help you build your experience as you leave university.

As your future employers, we are looking for your qualifications, of course, uh but we're also looking at what else you've done, what other experiences that you can bring to uh a role other than your qualifications. As I said, I am so grateful for this honor and I've been I've had so many nice things said about me. Uh and I

would never have believed when I was 21 and leaving college that I would ever be doing this. And I thank you for this opportunity. Like you, we all owe a huge debt to our families, our friends, and our partners for helping us through some of the really hard bits of life and uh also

helping us to live our dreams. But today is not about me. Uh it's about you. You have grafted so hard to get these results. You've probably had to work as well as doing your studies. Today is your time to shine. And I'm so incredibly proud to share this day with you. Enjoy it. Be happy, dream big, and

good luck for the future. Thank you.

Okay, are you ready for your big moment, graduans? Yes. Great. We move on to the confirmment of the degrees. I now invite Dr. William Martin to introduce the heads of schools to present candidates from the faculty of health and social care. Dr. Martin

>> Vice Chancellor, I certify that the candidates to be presented at this ceremony have complied with all the conditions required by the university to qualify for their awards. I invite Dr. Elizabeth Cooper to present candidates for the School of Nursing, Public Health, and Healthcare Leadership.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the School of Nursing, Public Health and Healthcare Leadership who have qualified for the award of a foundation degree. Foundation degree in science in nursing associate Elise FA Angus

Stephanie Diane Clayson Naomi Christine Zenoba Dero Sha Ian Eastwood Good. Christina Goodore, Sarah Jane Johnston, Ellie Sarah Lucas, Leila Makoule,

Kristen Anne Wang, Claire Walker, Adrina Rebecca Wood, Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the School of Nursing. ing public health and healthcare leadership to admitted to the degree of bachelor bachelor of science in health studies. Zelica Mimmude

Amy Mackila Matea

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Adult. Porsche Siobhan Abbott,

Zara Ahmed,

Courtney Louise Barkley, Jazlain Armell, Bienja Nuki,

Kira Louise Bunting, Denise Claire Chukoka Inte

Muhammed Usman Deja

Sicily Wora Godard. Marvelous Chica Godson

Anola Fatima Ibraham

Nadine Malain Kango Teto Hale Lima Sadia Kusa Kieran Khn Nabila Najib Lydia Nakaniki,

Regina Nazanga,

Leilani Alvierz, Nafitad

Aliia Lazir, Liille, Privilege, Noa,

Routtendo, Nikadso,

A dole joy Azenrai

Tobias Charles Victor Ward

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Children's Sabia Yabin

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mental Health. Sean Elizabeth Ivonne Hayes,

Katisia Ishva, Patient Bimayi Kara.

Michelle Wifred Powell,

Bachelor of Science in Public Health and Community well-being. Diana Aaya Okamsi,

Ira Anoa, Yumea, Aayup, Savira Faz

Romesa Imam Habib Hanzala Tariq Jabar

Johanna Keth Anisha Carill, Moses, Chilendo, Lewande,

Muhammad Akar Sofin.

Nura Nanat

Mariam Omram Zaman Vice Chancellor I present to you candidates in the school of nursing public health and healthcare leadership who have qualified for the award of a post-graduate certificate of the University Post-graduate Certificate in Leadership in Health and Social Care. Papa Qua Barduk Quo.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the School of Nursing, Public Health, and Healthcare Leadership who have qualified for the award of a post-graduate diploma of the university. Post-graduate diploma in muscularkeeletal medicine with rheumatology for practitioners with a special interest. Philillip David Evans.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the school of nursing, public health and healthcare leadership to be admitted to the degree of master by advanced study. Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Naina Iklam Da

Sophie Elizabeth Garner Sheshnes Gahani

Lynn Marie Hodgej

Shantel Michelle Kirin, Saha Altera Khn, Melanie Jane Lee, Deva Ry, Andrea Taylor, Master of Science in Advanced Dementia Studies. Emily Louise Mitchell, Master of Science in Advanced Practice Clinical Practitioner. Julie Dawn Beer, Master of Science in Leadership in Health and Social Care. FA Dao, Amanda Jane May,

Louise Claire Sharp, Master of Science in Leadership in Health and Social Care International. Oleinka Samuel Adsina,

Ashrafun, Actor Ashar,

John on Kachi, Evie, Jennifer, On Daci, Igu

Ibraim Khan, Loretta Aohoko, Oko Kosu,

Joy Tika, Onay PA

Sarah Peter Kaloo

Balani Mossilimoth Shik Shikonei

Maria Tambusome

Master of Science in Specialist Healthc Care Practitioner Sarah Elizabeth Susan Hchel.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the school of nursing, public health and health to admitted to the degree of Master of Public Health. Wqua Ahmed

or Olu Wada Balugum

Ola Doan Abide Osason A

Miriam Tania

Adate Teeo Noisad Yusf. Vice Chancellor. That concludes the presentation of candidates from the school of nursing, public health and healthc care leadership. I now invite Dr. Gemma Quinn to present candidates for the school of pharmacy, optometry and medical sciences.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the School of Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences to be admitted to the degree of Bachelor, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies. Lillian Dapper Oay

Sabiha Tabasum.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the School of Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences to be admitted to the degree of master. Master of Pharmacy, Hamza Amir,

Muhammad Abbad, Sarah Abdullah,

Abdul Kudos, Abra

Faria Ahmed, Cessier Ahmed, Muhammad Sophian, Ahmed,

Shik Imad, Ahmed User Ahmed, >> Ysef, Ahmed,

Somaya, Aram, Tasnim, Akar, The following candidate is also awarded the MFAM program leader award for the best contribution. Janna Safar Ali Aljaburi

Lai Alash

Lulua Alma Alhamda. Sorry,

Dalia Alhammed.

Arman Ali

Hanan Alcander

Kusi Al- Madani

Retage Al-Matrudi

not guard Hassan Alatabi

Ryan Khaled Al- Shimari

Noah Al- Shimari,

Dalal Ashim.

Nalia Ikbal Amini

Zanab Arub Amir

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Karum Raman Ashraf

Abda Raman Ajan

Saliha Ata

Alicia Aub

Henna Badwell,

Hadil Bajb.

The following candidate is also awarded the head of school commendation prize for best performance. Alina Basher,

Mimi, Jenfua, Bansi,

Humera, Chopdat,

Jana, Den,

Taba ejaz

Abdul Rahman Alib

Muhammad Awe Bahim

meron today Jebraat Tusi

Bill Alhada

Seamraat team Hala Michael

Miss Bahoneyan

Arish Hassan,

Thomas Scott Houden,

Aisha Hussein,

Asam Hussein,

Fosia Hussein, Hale Lima Sadia Hussein, Isach Hussein

Maria Koza Hussein,

Muhammad Aman Hussein,

Nimra Hussein Sarah Hussein,

Libar, Ekka,

>> Tyber, Imran,

Inz, Maxine, Inza Tatero,

>> Sardikbal,

Muhammad, Ibrahim, Ismile,

Donna Jamal, Hamza, Jamil,

Amina Khan,

Aean Neran

Mariam Khan,

>> Sappa Khan, Romera, Shyaki,

Fatima,

Malaya Mmud,

Mariam Malala,

Suman Malik,

>> Louisa Mariam,

Shard Muhammed,

>> Abid Mia,

Abid Mia,

Hani Muhammad

Humira Muhammad.

The following candidate is also awarded the prescribing support services best student prize. Omar Muhammad

Rashid Motor,

Aisha Fati Muriel, Hanifeh Muhammad, Hussein Nabil,

Muhammad Imran Nahim,

Ramisha Nawaz, Nazia Pavin,

Nyla Pavez, Sana Kasim,

Amina, Rafi,

Sara, Ibrahim, Raouat,

Abdul Rahman,

um, Aman Raman,

Malika, Roof,

>> Ramesa, Sabah,

Maria Selim

and Charlie Maria Sebastian Safia Sedat Husnes Shazad

Battle Sharif

Muhammad Safyan Shazad,

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Kadada, Tariq, even Tessie.

Muhammad Fahim of Erdin,

Natalie Tinadashi, Prayer, Waffa, Waknaka,

Zubda, Zafa Ali, Kashif Zaman

Umar Zaman Petros Petros Mangis Zakaras

Vice Chancellor. That concludes the presentation of candidates from the school of pharmacy, optometry and medical sciences. I present to you candidates in the school of allied health professions, midwifery and social work who have qualified for the award of a post-graduate certificate of the university post-graduate certificate in medical imaging computed computed topmog topography.

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Vice Chancellor that concludes the presentation of candidates from the school of allied health professions midwifery and social work I now invite Dr. William Martin to present candidates in absentia for the faculty of health and social care.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you in addition for the confirmment of degrees of the university in absencia those candidates who have been awarded degrees who have not been presented in person at this ceremony. By the authority vested in me, I admit these candidates to degrees of the university in absentia. >> Vice Chancellor, that concludes the

presentation of all candidates from the faculty of health and social care.

Didn't you all do well? There was no one falling. the mastery in those heels for some of those women walking across the stage. Well done. Congratulations on graduating from the University of Bradford. So before we celebrate and let you all go, the university is very proud of our students union and the role that they take in

supporting the student experience and animating our campus. It's only right that at the ceremony, one of the officers elected think is it gone? One of the officers elected by you, the student body, addresses the congregation of this celebration. I invite Ryanna Razim to to address you all. Ryanna,

>> this afternoon, this afternoon, we gathered to celebrate our remarkable graduating class of 2026. to our honorable vice chancellor, pro vice chancellor, our respectful faculty, our honorary graduates, our amazing guest, and most importantly, our exceptional graduates, a very good afternoon. For those whom I know recognize me, I'm Rosanna Rosin, the outgoing president of education here at

the University of Bradford Student Union. As we gather here today to celebrate your achievements, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you. Many of you may remember the first day you stepped onto this campus filled with anticipation. Today, the stage is set to celebrate you. We are so proud of our amazing

class of 2026. The students who persisted through mountains of coursework mastered the art of deadline and emerged not just with a degree but with the transformative power of education empowering your future. Your journey has been a shared experience filled with anxieties and accelerating breakthroughs. You've motivated each other and supported each other. I can relate to that because I'm

a nursing graduate. Graduated two years back. Class of 2026, you haven't just filled these seats. You filled them with purpose. Look around you graduates. This hole is filled with a culmination of countless late nights fueled by coffee and determination. Do you remember those moments of doubt? You push through them. Those seemingly endless reading list, you tackle them

head on. Your journey has challenged you, but you stand here as dedicated individuals who transferred from eager learners into confident graduates. A round of applause for yourselves.

But let's not forget the incredible faculty, staffs and lecturers that have guided you on this journey. Their dedication, their expertise, their unwavering belief in your potential. These are the pillars that supported you as you built your intellectual foundation. Let's show our deepest gratitude to these amazing educators.

As you embark on this exciting new chapter, remember this. The education you received here isn't just about the knowledge you've amassed. It's about the lifelong learning journey you're embarking on. The world eagerly awaits your sharp minds, your innovative spirit, and your unwavering commitment to making a difference. Embrace the challenges that lie ahead for they are

the opportunities for your growth and the chance to shine truly. The University of Bradford didn't just provide you with an education. It provided a nurturing environment where that curiosity could flourish. Here you're not just students. You guys are explorers guided by professors and staffs who challenged and inspired you. You will learn not only through resources but

also from each other. Forming friendships and collaborations that will undoubtly shape who you are. Carry these experiences with you. They are the foundation upon which you will build a truly incredible future. Let the lessons learned within these walls guide you as you navigate the complexities of the world beyond. Class of 2026, you've earned this moment.

Congratulations. May your future be bright, your end of first successful, and your heart forever be tied to the University of Bradford. Thank you.

>> Thank you. Six speech. Okay. So graduants, you're going to stay seated. You're going to get your phones out for your reels. Guests, we're going to we've been pretty well behaved. We've been pretty formal, which is right for gradu graduation ceremony. But what we're going to do now is if you're able, guests, stage, stand up. We're going to

make so much noise for the graduates. We're going to scream. We're going to shout. We're going to whoop. We're going to stamp our feet. I'm going to be doing it for my cousin down there, Adrienne, who's graduated today. I'm very proud of you. And we're going to make the most noise for your graduates and show them

just how proud you are. So, if everyone can stand apart from the graduants if you're able. And after three, make the most noise possible. One, two, three.

I think that will do it. Vice Chancellor, do you agree? >> Let's go again. Okay, thank you. That was a great and rousing send off the class of 2026. Um, can I ask you all now to stand please for the closing procession? I declare this graduation ceremony closed. Heat.

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I am pleased to welcome graduants and diplomats, their families and friends to this graduation ceremony of the University of Bradford at which degrees and diplomas are to be presented from the faculty of health and social care. I invite the vice chancellor, Professor Nick Braby, to address the audience. Thank you very much. Let me begin by

offering my sincere and heartfelt congratulations to all our graduants. We recognize your hard work, the challenges you've overcome, and the sacrifices you've made. Today, we are enormously proud to celebrate your achievements, and offer you our very best wishes for the future. And as we look forward to the next exciting phase of your lives,

you can be confident that you have the ability to make a real difference to society. Of course, in overcoming the challenges you faced, you benefited from the support of many people, people who have been there for you when you needed them. As Oprah Winfrey once said, "Lots of people want to ride with you in the

limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down." So, to say thank you to those who rode the bus with you, first I'd like to give a heartfelt tribute to all the staff of the university. They always go the extra mile for their students, work tirelessly

to support them and ensure their success. and they have risen superbly to the task. Can I ask you all now please to join me in sincerely thanking the staff of the university

but your success is also depended on the support of your friends your family and your loved ones. So graduants, without losing your hats, can I please ask you all to stand up? Well done. Turn around and find those in the audience uh whose love and support has helped you to succeed. Give them a huge cheer and a

round of applause.

That that was very nice. It hardly registered on the clapometer. So, look, we're going to go again. Think of all those people who have given you support, your loved ones, your family, your friends. Give them a huge cheer and round of applause.

Thank you very much. Please have a seat. Now, as we look forward, we see a tremendously positive future for you all because research has shown that as graduates, you will be healthier than non-graduates. Uh, you will also drink less than non-graduates and you will smoke less apparently than non-graduates. Well, maybe. Research also shows you will be more

satisfied with your life. You'll be more tolerant and trusting of others. You'll be more likely to vote. And if you have children, they will also be better educated. And wait for it, you will earn more than non-graduates. And you'll live longer than non-graduates, which means you'll also pay more income tax than non-graduates. Sorry, can't

have everything. Now, in the past year, the university has done much to tackle the challenges of society and also rise to its own challenges. For the fifth consecutive year, we were named the most socially inclusive university in the UK. And reinforcing our belief that here at Bradford, talent thrives no matter what your background, the Guardian places in

the top 10 best universities in the UK for value added. We broke into the top 500 of the world's best universities reflecting the quality of our research, our international rece uh re reach and the enviable employment outcomes of our students. In fact, we were recognized this year as among the 20 best universities in the UK for the

proportion of our graduates entering highly skilled employment. We rose eight places in the complete university guide. We rose 12 places in the Guardian University guide and 25 places in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. And we improved in 25 of the 27 questions in the National Student Survey. Our library team secured the strongest

service quality results in its history, gaining 17 compliance plus recommendations in its national customer service excellence assessment. This year, we've launched a large number of new educational programs, including an innovative masters in Islamic financial technology and artificial intelligence. And last, but by no means least, a multidisciplinary Bradford student team was chosen of as one of

five global winners of the ILE E Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society Student Grand Challenge. a challenge which invites university teams to design and build cuttingedge satellite payloads to tackle real world problems. And this year within the faculty of health and social care, our optometry and occupational therapy programs were ranked in the UK top 10, ranked first in

Yorkshire and the Humber by the complete university guide. The safe home meds study led by professor Beth Phylen and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research will design and test a new medicines management safety system to support older people and others who rely on home care workers to take their prescribed treatments

potentially saving the NHS millions of pounds each year. And Dr. Francis Barier, an early career researcher at the University of Bradford, has been awarded over £200,000 under the competitive welcome accelerator award scheme to advance the development of safer, more targeted treatments for triple negative breast cancer. And academics in optometry are developing research to slow

shortsightedness in young adults, to help improve diagnosis of glaucoma, the world's leading cause of irreversible blindness, and to develop eye care for people with special educational needs. Now to return to our graduates, I hope that in the next stage of your journeys, you will go forward with a deep sense of optimism that the

challenges you will face can indeed be tackled and overcome. My own sense of confidence and self-belief came, I think, first, from my parents who instilled in me a deep love of learning. My father worked as a university librarian and my mother worked first as a librarian and then as a bookshop manager. But they faced challenges too.

Challenges that partially defined them and the times in which they lived. My father drove his tank onto Sword Beach on D-Day. And my mother, well, she had to give up her career as a librarian when she became engaged to my father because jobs at that time were often reserved only for unmarried women.

My parents overcame their challenges and left a legacy that could inspire their children. But you too can leave a legacy for the generation that will follow you. It will take hard work and determination. But one thing is sure, you can be confident you have the knowledge, the skills, and the understanding, as well

as the tenacity and determination to rise to these challenges and defend the values that have enabled you to succeed. As the Dalai Lama has said, with realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world. Now, the university will continue to enjoy many successes in the years to

come. And as we rise to our challenges, you can be sure that you have every warm wish, support, and encouragement from the University of Bradford in meeting the challenges you will face. But your involvement with the university does not stop. You are now members of an exclusive club, Team Bradford. and I hope you'll remain active in our alumni

association and consider coming back to study with us once again. It only remains for me to offer you once more my sincerest and most heartfelt congratulations. Very, very well done. Thank you.

>> Thank you very inspiring words. really interesting to hear some of the lesser reported outcomes of graduation um after the employability outcomes the other outcomes those are really interesting and to hear the fantastic research this faculty is doing um improving the lives of people around the world. Thank you. Now the university recognizes

outstanding individuals who have contributed to society and their professions. We do this through the giving of honorary awards. Today we will recognize two outstanding individuals. Firstly, vice chancellor, it was unanimously resolved by the university senate to confer an honorary award upon the late Sasha Bart. Before Sasha passed away, she was presented with her

honorary award of doctor of health. I invite Theres Patton, chief executive at the Bradford District Care NHS Foundations Trust to accept the honorary degree and deliver an oration on behalf of the family. Thank you

on behalf of Sasha's husband. Sorry. >> Sorry. But by the uh authority vested in me, I I'm pleased to confer upon Sasha Bat the honorary degree of Doctor of Health. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> On behalf of Sasha's husband, Dr. Saras Shur and all of Sasha's family. I would

like to express our sincere gratitude to the University of Bradford for the extraordinary honor of awarding Sasha this honorary doctorate. Those of you who knew Sasha will know that she devoted her life to improving the mental health and well-being of our local communities. For more than 20 years, she served the people of Bradford District and Craraven

with unwavering commitment working across health and care and the voluntary and community sectors. Throughout her career, she championed mental health, learning disability, neurodeiversity, children, and young people, and tirelessly challenged health inequalities. Above all, she was a passionate advocate for those whose voices are too often unheard. Sasha believed that lasting change comes through compassion, partnership, and

determination. She led with honesty, humility, and grace, inspiring everyone fortunate enough to work alongside her. Her greatest achievement was never the title she held, but the lives she touched and the hope that she brought to so many people. While it is heartbreaking that Sasha is not here to receive this award herself today, I had the privilege of delivering

the doctorate to Sasha at her home in early June. We celebrated together with her family. Sasha was deeply humbled by this recognition, but so very proud of what she achieved. I am honored to accept this award here today with Sasha's family. We accept this honorary doctorate with immense pride and gratitude, knowing that it

reflects not just her professional achievements, but the kindness, integrity, and humanity that defined her life. We hope that this honor will inspire others just as Sasha inspired so many to continue working towards healthier, fairer, and more compassionate communities. Her legacy lives on in the countless colleagues, friends, and families whose lives she enriched and in the many, many

people who will benefit from the work that she began and that we will continue. On behalf of Sasha's family, thank you to the University of Bradford for recognizing Sasha's remarkable contribution. We are deeply honored and accept this doctorate in her memory.

Thank you theres for that fantastic acceptance speech. Um and thank you to the family for joining us today. We will now move on to the confirmment of degrees for our graduates. I will invite Dr. William Martin will now present the candidates from the FA faculty of health and social care. >> Thank you. Before we get into

>> uh to our graduates, I'll first invite sorry our honorary graduates. Sorry, we have one more honorary graduate who we must know. >> Shaz Gulz. So thank you. My name is Shabina Aslam. Hello. Asalam alaikum. Vice Chancellor, graduates, colleagues, families and friends. It is a great pleasure to present Shaaz Gulza MBE for

the award of honorary doctor of letters. Born in Keithley and still living in the district, Shaaz has spent her career helping us to look more closely at the places we think we know. After graduating with a degree in fine art from Leeds Metropolitan University in 1995, she developed a practice that crosses visual art, digital media, installation,

theater, film, and public space. Through her work, she has created projects that have reached audiences in galleries, theaters, parks, streets, and public spaces across the UK. What connects this diverse body of work is a curiosity about people and place. Shann has consistently explored how stories are shaped by the landscapes we inhabit, the communities we belong to,

and the histories we inherit. Many will know her from the BBC series Yorkshire Walks. Traveling across the county with the eye of an artist, she invited viewers to look beyond the familiar landscape and discover the histories, memories, and communities embedded within it. The same curiosity can be found in hidden histories, the lost portraits of

Bradford. Through the remarkable archive of Belleview Studios in Manningham, Chanel's traced the lives of people whose journeys brought them to Brad from Bradford from South Asia, the Caribbean, and Eastern Europe. In doing so, she showed how family photographs can become a part of a city's history and how ordinary lives contribute to the

story of a place. Alongside her artistic practice, Cha has worked with organizations including Bite the Mango Film Festival, Impressions Gallery, the Yorkshire Film Archive, National Theater of Wales, and Manchester International Festival. Across those roles, she has championed artists, supported new work, and created opportunities for others. Many people will know Shaaz and Dembbates who was honored earlier today

through Bradford 2025. In 2020, she became chair of Bradford's bid to become UK City of Culture. Working with partners across the district, she helped develop a compelling case for Bradford and played a central role in securing the title. Following that success, Shaaz took on an even greater responsibility when she became creative director of Bradford

2025. Working with artists, communities, cultural organizations, and civic partners, she helped shape a program that reached across the district and brought local stories to national and international audiences. Under her creative leadership, Bradford 2025 has combined internationally significant artistic work with deepa engagement across the district. It has demonstrated that artistic e excellence and community participation

can strengthen one another. Many across the cultural sector now regard Bradford 2025 as one of the most successful and fully realized interpretations of the city of culture model to date. The same artist who explored family photographs in the Belleview archive later found herself helping tell the story of an entire district to the

nation. Throughout her career, Sha has shown how culture can help us understand where we live and who we are. She has brought creativity, intelligence, and generosity to everything she has done and has made an outstanding contribution to the cultural life of Bradford, Yorkshire, and the United Kingdom. Vice Chancellor in recognition of her achievements as an

artist, producer and cultural leader and for co for her contribution to culture and public life. It is my privilege to present Shaaz Gulzar MBE for the award of honorary doctor of the letters.

Chanaz, by the authority vested in me, I confer upon you an honorary degree of doctor of letters. Many congratulations. Would you like a photo as well? Okay, ready for your speech. Thank you everyone. And uh don't worry, I've only got a short speech so we can get on with the real celebrations of all the graduates

today. Vice Chancellor, outgoing vice chancellor, members of the academic staff, family, friends, and graduates. I'm honored to be here today to accept this honorary doctorate. Now, I could tell you all about how fantastic City of Culture was and what a brilliant job Dan and I did last year, but we celebrated Dan earlier today and

we're having a moment to celebrate me. I could speak to you about the importance of education to help lift us from where we started and our destinations that we haven't yet dreamed of. I could also speak to you about effort, an effort paying off, making our parents, communities, and ourselves proud. I could speak to you of my parents'

journey arriving in this country with nothing but their intelligence, wit, curiosity, and above all, work ethic. But that's a story of so many of their generation. What I want to speak to you about is friendship. The friends that we choose, those that choose us, and the accidental friends. They witness and know the best and the

worst of us. And often encourages where others would say stop. I lost one of my closest friends earlier this year, my sister, my co-parents, and the vacuum that's been left behind is palpable. She gave me permission to keep doing the things that I was scared of. She also gave me permission to do the things that

I really shouldn't have. But everything else in life becomes more calculated as life progresses. And she reminded me to keep dreaming and keep imagining. There are many types of friends and parents can fall into that category sometimes too. Believe me, they can. My mom's here today. For instance, my father. He was a

charming and friendly man with a sparkling personality, very intelligent and knew how to hold a crowd. He was a mill worker first like many of his generation and then took the leap in the 80s and became a corner shop owner. At his wake in 2023, he was described as having the ability to make everyone feel like he was their

best friend. He did that to all eight of his children. We all thought he was our best friend. We could pretty much talk about anything. Politics, ideas, reading. We also argued a lot. But most of all, we pushed each other into spaces that we found uncomfortable for both of us. My sisters, my daughter, who are here

today, would also think that my father saw them the most. This is a special skill to make everyone feel like they are seen. This matters to help us to take the risk to do the things that we might not otherwise think that we are capable of. My mother who's here today know our

arguments. They rested on how many times I could burn the jar. Now, anyone who's of a South Asian background, you would know that that requires quite some doing. But give me a book and the world disappears. If you ask my mom after the ceremony, she'll really enjoy telling you about the smoke often seen emanating

from the kitchen as I sat reading and the milk burnt to a blackened mess. Having said that, she was the reason I had the book. She was the reason I had the book. She took us to the library every Saturday. She understands the power of literacy. My mom lived her life unable to read or

write. However, in her 70s, she decided to learn the Quran and gift herself the literacy of faith. Ours is a complicated friendship. My mom didn't expect that we would be graduates or stood on stages like this. not because that she didn't want it for us, but because she felt our circumstances worked against us.

Often conversations were along the lines of this wasn't meant for people like us. This wasn't meant for people of our class, don't go for the things that might hurt you, don't be visible, and so on. But here today, I can tell you that she is one of my best advocates, and I still get told off for not seeing

her enough. The friends we choose are our closest confidants, our biggest cheerleaders, and help us imagine even when we are constrained and told to stay in our box. Friends enable our imagination to see ourselves through their eyes and help us make our dreams a reality. You're all here with friends who have helped you make that dissertation

deadline, bought you the sweets to keep you going, took you to the parties that you shouldn't have been at, but also took you to the library to help you complete your work. Enjoy these relationships, enjoy nurturing each other, and enjoy the adventures that you're yet to have together. I never imagined that I will be stood

here today with an honorary doctorate and giving my mother the opportunity to enjoy saying my daughter is a doctor. However, don't ask her to medically treat you because she'll prescribe you books and education. I'd say that's more powerful than anything doctors could prescribe. And I know there are doctors in the audience today, so I'm sorry. However, I think

it's an incredible powerful gift of books and education. I'm really proud of all your achievements today. And as your horizons continue to widen and your adventures grow, keep your friends close, the expected and unexpected ones. Thank you

for acceptance speech and we hope uh to be part of your promotion of the un of Bradford as a city going forwards into the future. Dr. William Martin will now present the candidates from the faculty of health and social care. >> Thank you. Vice Chancellor, I certify that the candidates to be presented at this

ceremony have compile com complied with all the conditions required by the university to qualify for their awards. I invite Dr. Nile Mccclofflin to present undergraduate candidates for the school of pharmacy, optometry and medical sciences. Vice Chancellor, I present you candidates in the school of pharmacy, optometry and medical sciences to be admitted to the degree of bachelor. Sed

Masamabas,

Ail Yaser, Ysef Abdul Mid, Aisha Ahmed,

Hajra Ahmed

Hammad Ali Ahmed, Ibraim Ahmed, Ora Ahmed, Fiza Ali Ikra Ali, Bisma Arshad, Salma Zahir, Azam. The following following candidate is also awarded the Don Whitley Scientific Microbiology Prize, the Institute uh of Biomedical Sciences Prize and the Royal Society of Biology Prize. Top Project Muhammad Bilal,

Sharice Antoine Kijijana Chambers, Myron Manino Fernandez, Ree Garside, Zara Gaffur Manor Iman Havses. The following candidate is also awarded the microbiology society prize. Jawad Ahmad Hussein, Zoya Hussein, Abu Harra Idrrisi, Abiza Ikbal, Fatima Jalil, Mariam Karim Khan, Ania Khan, Hafs Khan, Hina Khan Ramen Safakan Khan. The following candidate is also awarded to the Royal Society of Biology Prize

Top Project. Uzzar Khan, Tagrid, Khaled, Kishani, Humera Mahmud, Kasim Mahmud, Sal Masud, Guy Roland Braxton Mabara Minsa Ail Mutasim Idaros Me Garni Simra Raman

Mitz Lura Raadin,

Alina Sabu, >> Alicia Salman,

>> Sia Sawir, Shahad Audrey Hufasa Ali Shazad. The following candidate is also awarded the Professor Terry Baker Prize. Taage Jaweria Pervvin Taab Maria Wasim Luazaya,

Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry. Ellis Keith Farnell, Angel Megan Gomez, Owen Hoggins, Olivia Hurley, >> Joseph Michael Jackson, Tom Kild, Hannah Olivia Ogden, Joseph Sam Pringle, Luke Steel, Ben Jamie Thomas,

Alexandra Natalia Wit, Bachelor of Science in Clinical Sciences. Aliyia Abdul Gani,

Salman Bak Abdur Beum, Ikra Ali. The following candidate is also awarded the clinical science project prize. Rachel Mun Geneva Anderson

Shaaz Beaum Beum Norisa Shri Abdul Karima Dalo Abigail A and Pusa Dwama, Maya Maria Gulam, Elsa Shah Hussein, Myra Hussein, Alina Ilas, Louisa Canwell,

Angelina Karatu, Anto Zena, Khalil, Hanya Khan, The following candidate is also awarded the clinical science project prize. Dila Ahmad Kumbbasia Malika Alashba Majid. The following candidate is also awarded the best overall performance on the BSC clinical sciences degree program. Nabiha Nadim, Sabina, Giovani, Augusta, Noveli, Noa, Nosa, Destiny, Okoro, >> Taiba, Arif, Patel,

Sharon, An Sajay, Imman Shazad, >> Hannannah Sumner, Mina Thai, Sara, Salam, Katakun, Muhammad Fisal Wardak, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Science, Life Sciences with Blood Science. Leanne Jane Wyatt, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Sciences, Life Sciences with Cellular Science. Claire Jane London, Jodie Metaf. The following candidate is also awarded the Sue Parkin Prize. Nathan Paul

Randall, Bachelor of Science and Healthcare Sciences, Life Sciences with Infection Science. S Samrina Kash Kashaf, Bachelor of Science in Medical Bioscience. Zara BB, Kaif Hussein, Sophia Hussein, Muhammad uh Tam Tamid Islam, Abraham John, Sil Kak, Isha Khan, Zara Khan, Muhammad Af Mahmud, Bachelor of Science and Optometry. Kumal Ahmed, Muhammad Ahmed, Sabi Ahmed,

Azadi Mankar, Muhammad, sorry, Muhammad Hashim Akar, Aliia Araj Ali, >> Anisa Ali, >> Hana Da Dali, Mudisar Ali Sayed Mayer Ali, Zara Ali, Daffair Alan Masray,

Samaya Amin, Atik Amadarif, Kuranol Ayan Af Minhas Safa Asim, >> Sahara Asim, Zoha Asim, Amara Aslam, Muhammad Abbas Aslam, Asca,

Tadika, Mi Michelle Churum, Bulim Mandar >> Muhammad Amadin

Jacob William Evans Nabil Ahmed Fiaz Muhammad Hayan Fazdar Kumar Cargill, Samira Hader, Maria Hammed, Mohamad Hamza, Nah Huck,

Amara Kum Ayon, Almira Hussein, Fatima Katun, Hussein, Hammad Hussein, Hassan Sabir Hussein, >> Ibraim Hussein, >> Ibraim Hussein, >> Ibraham Hussein, Imman Kowser Hussein, Mariam Hussein, >> Safa Ikbal, >> Axa, Jamil, >> Asha Sadika, Javira

Isaac Khan, >> Bilal Khan, >> Hura Janan Khan, Masuma BB Khan, Muhammad Musa Khan, Sonia Khan, >> Seth Latif,

>> Alish Bansana Mahmud, Hamza Mammud, Adam Macan, Amina Malik, Aza Nahim Malik, >> Shik Muhammad Yasan Malik, Mahmud Aif, Ahmed Mamayat, Amira May, >> Ayan Mahmud, Hara Mahmud, Muhammad Abdullah Mahmud, U Jan Men men Iman Mahmud Muhammad beta Moradi Mona Naz Lavine Osman,

Zenyab, Shaw, Patel, Mariam, Purveves,

Mohamad Shazedur, Raman, Josephina Richard,

Hna nor bent Sajid Muhammad Sadit Sedat Aliyah Zabir Sadik Azad Sadi Malika Sadi, >> Rajep Sing, Sira, >> Maria Umar, Jack Leonard Viner, Muhammad Ali Wasim, Shafa Zafar, Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science, Hannah Sadia, Sadia Akar, Dian Ali, N Lima Beum, Muhammad Ozerbot, Ahmad Hamdan, Jamila Hamdan, Ikra Kousar, Sidra Khan,

Depali, Nachkumar, Arana, Wed Zaman,

Uh, vice chancellor, that concludes the presentation of undergraduate candidates from the school of pharmacy, optometry, and medical sciences. I now invite Dr. Gemma Quinn to present post-graduate candidates for the school of pharmacy, optometry, and medical sciences.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you candidates in the school of pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences who have qualified for the award of a post-graduate certificate of the university. Post-graduate certificate in medical bioscience Harpre Core

post-graduate certificate in medical sciences. Cidra fires

vice chancellor I present two candidates in the school of pharmacy optometry and medical sciences who have qualified for the award of a post-graduate diploma of the university post-graduate diploma in foundation pharmacy practice multis sector Hamna Arshad

Zanab Hussein Hamza Jahur Khaled Aran Hashim Madrid

Reimbo Natalie Mitabuka Nafisa Norin, Aisha, Parvin, Hadra, Shad, Mutas, Sweden. Sophie Grace Vickers, Grace, Isabella Williams, Ned Desar,

Post-graduate Diploma in Medical Sciences. Arouge Mabin.

Vice Chancellor, I present two candidates in the School of Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences to be admitted to the degree of Master by Advanced Study. Master of Science in Analytical Sciences. Mariam Jabade,

Master of Science in Cancer Drug Discovery. Harriet Na Lamiore Lampe Mills

Daria Merfka

Master of Science in Drug Toxicology and Safety Pharmarmacology. Gidd Muhammad Abdul Razak Abdul Razak

Gith Naif Alba Albanawi

Tyra Nana Sabua

Rishiraj Gaddavi

Darlington, Aguukuo, Ikenwoki,

Hitesh, Raj, Kamachi, Shan McGaval.

Shahanas Mataliki Fleety Fasil

Malfidali Mohan Raj Yihayi Arifayi Manar Hill Sabry

Murali Reddi Valer,

Master of Science in Foundation Pharmacy Practice. Georgina Yasmin Hewitt,

Khloe Kate Canella,

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Technology and Medicine's Control. Indic Singh Pan Pin Pad Dylan

Janade Kershided

Olaf Funme Lio Ruth Moses

Hayen

Hira Pavin,

Vihan, Thesisara, Samara, Wikramma, Farhin, Khaled, Shik, Umar Aayab, Shek

Milkas Hail Yezan,

Master of Science in Physiology and Molecular Biology. Muhammad Ahmed Abbas.

Vice Chancellor, that concludes the presentation of post-graduate candidates from the School of Pharmacy, Optometry, and Medical Sciences. I now invite Dr. William Martin to present candidates in absentia for the Faculty of Health and Social Care.

Vice Chancellor, I present to you in addition for the confirmment of degrees of the university in absencia, those candidates who have been awarded degrees have not been presented in person at this ceremony. >> By the authority vested in me, I admit these candidates to degrees of the university in absentia. >> Vice Chancellor, that concludes the

presentation of all candidates from the Faculty of Health and Social Care. Congratulations

on graduating from the University of Bradford. The university is proud of our active students union and the role they take in supporting the student experience and animating campus. It is only right therefore that one of the officers elected by you the student body addresses the congregation at this celebration. I invite Sanskriti Brily to

address you all. Thank you.

Thank you. Good afternoon, vice chancellor, pro vice chancellor, honorary graduate, faculty members, present academic staff, family and friends, and of course our newly graduates. I am Sonkriti Barilli. First of all, breathe. You've graduated. And second, hi everyone. >> Oh my god, guys. You just graduated. Come on. I need a bit more louder. Hi. I

want to see excitement. Hi everyone. >> Hi Elves. I am your alumni as well as former sabbatical officer. And one thing I've learned is life is so everchanging. I came to this university. I started my university at 17. I am from Nepal. I graduated in 2024. At 17, carrying 20 kg of luggage and moving halfway across the

world wasn't in my plans. But I did. It was hard. But also, I met people. I made friends. I was involved in different societies. It went from different sports socials to different societies, events and so on. I have met incredible people through this university. Some of them are closer to me like family.

And I say life is so ever changing because I woke up today getting ready to come here and I realized the way I do my makeup has changed. The way I like my morning coffee has changed. The way I carry myself around people has changed. But you know what hasn't? Passion. Everyone has dreams and that dreams

changes with times. You get new dreams. You stick to the one you had as a child but your passion remains same and you go forward with it. And maybe I'm curious about your story. I would like to know maybe when you walk through university doors did you carry the same passion within you? You came in to achieve your

dreams and you've made it. And right now life is hard. Cost of living crisis it is hard expensive and I know lots of you have part-time jobs are trying to make ends have family commitments and also trying to enjoy that social life as well as meeting all the academic requirements you needed and

you've done it. Maybe behind closed doors you cried and there was few here and there panic attacks but you made it and that's what matters. I don't believe in rejection. I believe in redirection. Trust me after getting out of here I had to apply for jobs and I got rejected by over 100 jobs. I found

one at the end and one that I really wanted. I graduated in psychology. Uh so getting into AP assistant psychology was so hard. Every morning I woke up and I got so many rejections that I had to sit down and say maybe it's not re rejection. Maybe it's redirection. Maybe I am being redirected

to something that's meant for me. I believe God will never Excuse me. I believe God will never give you battles that you can't handle. And if your life is hard, maybe there's always light. No, let me rephrase that. There is always light at the end of the tunnel. There have been times where you've

questioned if this degree is right for you. I had too. There have been times it was so hard you felt like giving up. There have been times you looked at your family and friends, but you couldn't utter that it was hard for you. But you kept your passion alive. You walked with hope

and you made it. And I'm so proud of you. It was like watching Medgala but with so much proudness to see my fellow graduates walk here with their beautifully tailored suit and beautiful dresses and heels. And maybe that's what it's about. celebration people you met. Now I would like to take the time to

thank our academic staff's faculty members. It was due to your hard work, your perseverance, your constant guidance that our graduates here are able to graduate. So could we please have a round of applause for them?

your family and friends who never gave up on you, who always stood by you, and we're always your your people through and through. So, can we have a round of applause for your family and friends

and my fellow graduates, again, I am so proud of you. And this time, I want you to applaud as loud as possible for yourself, for not giving up, for being yourself.

Before I end this, I would like to leave with few thoughts that I would like to share with you. It's going to be hard. It's going to be hard. You're going to go out. There will be times where it feels like everything is crashing down on you. There will be times that you would want to give up

because it's just not fair. There will be times where you would rethink every single thing and you'd be stuck in that vicious cycle. But I hope you carry kindness in your heart. You are the kindness you spread in the world. And I hope you are kind to yourself. I hope you tackle all the

battles on your way with perseverance and kindness. And at the end, graduates, be yourself. Who else is better qualified? Thank you. It has been an honor and privilege to stand before you. Thank you so much.

Thank you, Sanskriti, as ever. A fantastic and energetic speech and exactly what we needed right now. So, I'll address the guests in the room right now, the families and friends and loved ones. You've all listened to the speeches and you've watched your graduate walk beautifully across this stage. Now, it's your turn. I said

earlier, I had a job for you later and this is the time. If you are able, I would like all of the guests and all of the platform in the auditorium to rise. Graduates, please remain on your seats. if you are able guests in the balcony auditorium. Thank you. So our graduates have worked so hard to achieve their

degrees. All of these degrees are challen challenging and our graduates have overcome this challenge. And I think it's time to show them how proud of them we are. And we are proud of them, aren't we? So, what I'm going to want you to do on a count of three, I'm going to ask you to make the biggest

noise of celebration for them. I want clapping, whooping, whistling, stomping your feet. Just don't throw anything. Um, to make sure that they know how proud of them we are. Okay. One, two, three.

Thank you very much. That was a rousing send off for the class of 2026. Can I ask everyone now to stand please for the closing procession and I declare this graduation ceremony closed.

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