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Graduation Stories

Showcasing the personal journeys of our 2026 graduates as they prepare for the next exciting chapter after graduation.

Claire Macdonald

James Ferrie

After decades in the workforce, James returned to education, balancing family responsibilities with full-time study while earning a first-class degree.

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Ruaraidh Booth

Ruairidh Booth

A passion for games and player experience led Ruairidh to create award-winning work exploring how to make games feel more responsive and personal.

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Grace Audrey Cooney

Grace’s final-year project won two awards at the 51ÊÓÆµ Digital Graduate Show, recognising her work in concept design and storytelling

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Owen Reid

Owen Reid

Owen developed his cyber security skills at 51ÊÓÆµ, culminating in a final-year project focused on predicting future organisational risk.

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Roisin Smith

Michelle Melrose

Michelle's time at 51ÊÓÆµ helped her build confidence and prepare for a meaningful career supporting children, young people and families.

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John Clark

John Clark

After leaving the Army, John found a route back into education through 51ÊÓÆµ’s AHEAD programme before graduating in civil engineering

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Kerry Wilkie

Kerry Wilkie

Kerry’s path to graduation was not straightforward, but her determination to build a new future for herself and her family kept her going.

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Connor Troup

Connor Troup

Connor’s graduation marks the end of a year that helped turn his long-standing interest in marketing into a growing business of his own.

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Amanda Gard

Ria Maciver & Charlotte Slade

Ria and Charlotte established the 51ÊÓÆµ Accounting Society, creating new opportunities for students to connect, develop professionally and engage directly with employers.

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Samantha Glen

Samantha Glen

Through her placement with engineering firm WSP, Samantha gained the practical experience that helped her secure a graduate role with the company.

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Innes Aitken

Innes Aitken

Innes made the most of university life, taking on opportunities that led from student society events to an international games conference in the USA

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Snow White

Snow White

Snow's final-year project brings together cyber security and accessibility to improve digital experiences for people living with Multiple Sclerosis

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Theresia

Theresia Larasati

Through a student ambassador role, Theresia helped others discover 51ÊÓÆµ, sharing her experience of moving to Dundee and studying Forensic Science

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