Graduation 2022
Congratulations class of 2022!
Graduates, family, friends, and colleagues gathered at St Peter’s and St Andrew’s Church in Thurso on 14th October to celebrate academic achievements and special awards at the UHI North Highland graduation ceremony.
The graduation was the first ceremony to take place since 2019 and the event welcomed graduates from 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22.
Master of ceremony, Professor Stuart Gibb, Director of Research and Innovation and the Environmental Research Institute opened the ceremony and congratulated all celebrating their successes ranging from SVQ level 3 to postgraduate programmes.
Principal Debbie Murray welcomed over 200 guests and commended the graduates on their commitment and resilience in completing their studies throughout a global pandemic; “This is the most important day of the year for our higher education students and one we are delighted to be able to celebrate together face to face.
The class of ‘22 have not only achieved their qualifications but have done so, in many cases whilst working and dealing with a global pandemic. All the staff at UHI North Highland are extremely proud of their achievements and are delighted to continue to support our rural communities with flexible approaches to learning.”
The ceremony was due to be held on Friday 16th September but was postponed due to national mourning for the passing of the Her Majesty, The Queen.
Viscount Thurso, Lord Lieutenant of Caithness, gave the guest speaker’s address and reminisced of his own career journey and wished the students well, “Well done and congratulations. Remember, chance does favour the prepared mind so wherever you go, whatever chance comes, good luck!”
The campus, which is spread across the north highlands in Thurso, Dornoch and Alness were particularly delighted to be presenting a number of special awards at this year’s ceremony including;
The Highlands and Islands Student Association (HISA) Sporting Club of the Year was awarded to the UHI Golf team.
HISA Full Blues for outstanding sporting achievements to BA (Hons) Professional Golf students, John Oster, Declan Gray, Lewis Johnson, Taylor Kerr, Alan Murphy, Chris Turner, Giovanni Siani, Ewan Cuthbert, and Finlay Wallace.
UHI North Highland Student of the Year, Access to Construction and Engineering student, Connah Wadsworth for his commitment and dedication to his studies.
Willie Printie Prize for Engineering Excellence, Liam Elder BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree with distinction. The Willie Printie Prize for Engineering Excellence is donated by Willie Printie, former managing director of LifeScan Scotland. The award acknowledges academic excellence in engineering and is given to someone who began as an apprentice and graduated with a degree in engineering. The winner is selected annually from graduating engineering students from across the UHI partnership.
The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) local network award for Student Excellence on a Non-Accredited Course, Graeme Mcbreen. Graeme also graduated with his BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree with distinction.
Sue Jane Taylor was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from UHI in absentia in recognition of her sustained and significant contribution to UHI and to Scotland’s creative and cultural landscape.
Professor Frank Rennie was presented with the Chancellor’s Medal in recognition for his exceptional contribution to the development of UHI.
Donald MacBeath, former Principal who retired in 2020 was presented with the UHI Vice Chancellor’s Award for 36 years of service to the college.
Anne Bremner, former Director of Learning and Teaching was also presented with the UHI Vice Chancellor’s Award for over 30 years of service to the college.
UHI’s specially commissioned ceremonial mace, which symbolises the Highlands and Islands, was carried by Mrs Anna Swanson who dedicated 30 years’ service to UHI North Highland.
Following the ceremony, staff, graduates, family, and friends were invited to attend a drinks reception and buffet at the Pentland Hotel to celebrate.
Full list of graduates
Full list of graduates
Doctor of Philosophy: Environmental Science PHD
Henk Pieter Sterk
Clare MacDowall
Daniel Johnston
Lydia Niemi
Nicola Largey
Iain Detrey
Masters of Letters with Distinction: History of the Highlands and Islands
Helen Barton
Master of Science with Distinction: Developing Low Carbon Communities
Regan Bates
Master of Science with Distinction: Electrical Engineering
Gilles Favier
Master of Science with Distinction: Engineering (General)
Erik Robertson
Rupert Read
Master of Science with Distinction: Mechanical Engineering
Christopher Swain
Claire Christey
Mark Graham
Master of Science with Distinction: Sustainable Energy Solutions
Colin Jury
Brian Parker
Maryanne Maina
Matthew White
Master of Science: Developing Low Carbon Communities
Cameron Colquhoun
Post Graduate Diploma with Distinction: Developing Low Carbon Communities
Henry Farrar
Post Graduate Certificate with Distinction: Equine Leadership and Management
Jessica Williams
Katharina Fenkner
Post Graduate Certificate with Distinction: Sustainable Energy Solutions
Tomas Stanko
Post Graduate Certificate: Psychology Conversion
Claire Donaldson
Post Graduate Certificate: Equine Leadership and Management
Chris Bogues
Post Graduate Certificate: Teaching Qualification Further Education
Kerry Paul
Honours Degree, First Class: Applied Music
Richard Stewart
Honours Degree, First Class: Environmental Science
Alysia Akerman
Honours Degree, First Class: Applied Science
Bibiana Aldrick
Honours Degree: Child and Youth Studies
Carol Todd
Hollie Mackintosh
Lani Jones
Nicolle Fraser
Robyn MacDougall
Honours Degree: Computing
Ryan Gow
Honours Degree, First Class: Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands
Conor Purvis
Joe Osborn
Bruce Murray
Honours Degree: Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands
Baillie Erskine
Cameron McDonald
Honours Degree, First Class: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Thalia Adams
Honours Degree: Environmental Science
Alexander Gunn
Jacqueline Johnstone
Honours Degree First Class: Equine Business Management
Hollie McQueen
Honours Degree: Equine Business Management
Christina Hope
Honours Degree First Class: Gaelic Scotland (Beginner)
Elenna Loughlin
Honours Degree: Golf Management
Calum Paterson
Rebecca Riddell
Sean Kennedy
Honours Degree, First Class: Mechanical Engineering
Emma Gunn
Leoni Mowat
Jonathan Fell
Michael Williamson
Honours Degree: Psychology
Jodie Black
Rhea Sinclair
Honours Degree: Professional Golf
Andrew McColl
Calum Satterley
Cameron Finch
Kieran McCormick
Euan McNeill
Ewan Brown
John Oster
Lewis Hannah
Taylor White
Honours Degree: Sport and Fitness
Chloe Mackay
Lewis Kay
Sarah Begg
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary)
Ethan Walker
Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
Eilidh Harper
Ordinary Degree with Distinction: Business and Management
Robert Macdonald
Ordinary Degree with Distinction: Creative Writing in the Highlands and Islands
Rebecca MacLeod
Ordinary Degree: Child and Youth Studies
Tracey MacLean
Ordinary Degree with Distinction: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Gavin Sinclair
Graeme McBreen
Liam Elder
Ordinary Degree: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Craig Gunn
Matthew White
Ross Mowat
Kirsty Robertson
Ordinary Degree: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Kaj Curlis
Ordinary Degree: Equine Business Management
Kaitlin McMillan
Ordinary Degree: Golf Management
Philippe De Rooij
Ordinary Degree: Health and Social Studies
Beth MacKenzie
Ordinary Degree with Distinction: Mechanical Engineering
Liam Mackay
Ordinary Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Cameron Beedie
James Lynch
Louise Fraser
Reece Coghill
Ordinary Degree: Sport and Fitness
Tristan Jack
Diploma of Higher Education: Applied Music
Craig Johnston
Diploma of Higher Education: Professional Golf PGA
Jack Harling
Ryan Johnston
Kyle Godsman
Alexander Culverwell
Alyson McKechin
Euan Webster
Jack Currie
Maximilian Coulls
Stella McClure
Ronan Higgins
Ross MacColl
Alex Simpson
Craig Dickie
Fraser Davren
Gregor McDonald
Kyle Godsman
Rob Paterson
Thomas Woods
Diploma of Higher Education with Distinction: Mechanical Engineering
Cameron Beedie
Andrew Bradley
Diploma of Higher Education: Mechanical Engineering
Michael John Gunn
Diploma of Higher Education: Sport and Fitness
Shannon Pasotti
Higher National Diploma: Computer Science
Duncan Davidson
Higher National Diploma: Engineering Systems
Conner Nellies
Certificate of Higher Education: Golf Management
John Henderson
Certificate of Higher Education: Child and Youth Studies
Mhairi Ross
Certificate of Higher Education with Distinction: Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands
Alastair Frater
Anthony Lyons
Sean Dinwoodie
Certificate of Higher Education: Professional Golf
Corry Marshall
Alasdair Ross
Craig Grieve
Craig Jackman
Leigh Lawson
Matthew Reid
Certificate of Higher Education: Sport and Fitness
Cailean Fraser
Christian Cabrelli
Higher National Certificate: Business
Emma Green
Kerrie Mackay
Owen Manson
Vicky Miller
Chloe O’Neill
Calum Sinclair
Imogen Smith
Higher National Certificate: Childhood Practice
Lita Leisk
Kari Durrand
Carly Ferrier
Silke Fritz
Maya Macleod
Kirsty Turner
Higher National Certificate: Computing
Kieran Chard
Higher National Certificate: Engineering Systems
Connor Macadie
Corinne Noble
Higher National Certificate: Equine Studies
Cara Mathieson
Ellie Paterson
Isobel Rodger
Katrina Seaton
Higher National Certificate: Game and Wildlife Management
Nicolas Bruneau
Higher National Certificate: Music
William Elliot
Cameron Ferguson
David MacLean
Higher National Certificate: Professional Cookery
James Gunn
Rhiannon McMahon
Sarah Malcolm
Higher National Certificate: Social Services
Kirsty-Ann Duncan
Katie Mackintosh
Caitlin Smith
Higher National Certificate: Sound Production
Mia Gettens
Thomas Hunter
Flynn Paton
Finn Ralph
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma: Veterinary Nursing
Catriona Anderson
Conor Mckenna
Emily Sutherland
Hannah Wynne
Joanna McKellar
Natasha Newlands
Rebecca Dakers
Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3: Social Services and Healthcare
Keavy Chisholm
Joanna Gunn
Sharon Macleod
Elaine McPhee
Joseph Sabate Jephcote
Patricia Smith-Worts
Holly Simpson
Craig Williams
Emily Bond
Jill Duncan
Shirley Ferries
Yulia Galimzyanova
Euphemia Grant
Obot-nneka Jims
Victoria Lochhead
Stephanie McPhee
Jemma Rodzoch
Norma Skene
Sophie Sutherland
Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3: Social Services Children and Young People
Naomi Blane
Maria Kennedy
Sinead Reid
Jodi-Ann Riddler
Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3: Beauty Therapy
Ava Fulton
Gemma Charlton
Laura Mackenzie
Shannon Whiting
Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3: Hairdressing
Loren Arronsmith
Sophie-Ann Bain
Daniel Flett
Lyndsay Gunn
Leonie Ham
Megan Thain
Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3: Hospitality Supervision and Leadership
Ross Mackay
Scottish Vocational Qualification Level 3: Professional Cookery
Kaj Curlis
Kaneakha Howcroft
Calum McCann
William Miller