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ICMA Centre’s latest graduates celebrate in glorious sunshine

Last Friday 5 July 2013, the latest group of ICMA Centre students were joined by family and friends, to celebrate their graduation on a beautiful sunny day in Reading.

Over 300 students from across Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes enjoyed the ceremony taking place at the University of Reading’s magnificent Great Hall on the London Road campus.

They were joined by staff and academics back at the ICMA Centre, for a champagne reception with strawberries and cream and a glass of bubbly. Once pictures were taken and mortarboards tossed into the air, the ICMA Centre announced the winners of this year’s various academic prizes.

Congratulations to all of our graduates who now join our 3500 strong global alumni network with over 115 countries represented, follow this link to find out how to join. Stay in touch via our active Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter communities and share your pictures of the graduation on Instagram.

A full gallery of pictures taken at the ceremony can be found on our Facebook page.

Published 12 July 2013

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