First-year undergraduates at the ARU Peterborough are set to receive their diplomas.
The city of Peterborough is set to witness a momentous occasion on Friday, 11 July, as Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Peterborough hosts its first-ever graduation ceremony at the prestigious Peterborough Cathedral. This historic milestone marks the formal celebration of the achievements of the university's inaugural cohort, who joined the new campus in 2022 [1][2].
Before the establishment of ARU Peterborough, the city was often referred to as a higher education "cold spot," lacking substantial local university opportunities. However, the university's vision to teach skills that businesses in Peterborough are calling out for, and for these to be skills needed for careers of the future, has successfully delivered new academic opportunities [1][2].
As a result, many students, like James Johnson from Yaxley, who will start work at local firm ParkAir as an Embedded Software Engineer after graduation, and Kazim Raffiq-Fazal from Peterborough, who has secured a job at a Cambridgeshire software development company, have already benefited from these opportunities [1][2].
Faaizah Hussain, another local student, is continuing her academic journey by enrolling in a Postgraduate Certificate in Education to become a teacher. She will also deliver the Vote of Thanks speech at the graduation ceremony [1][2].
The graduation ceremony is more than just a celebration of academic achievement. It reflects ARU Peterborough's mission to create opportunities, drive social mobility, and provide high-level skills tailored to both local and national workforce needs. This event signifies the beginning of an exciting new chapter for both the university and the wider Peterborough community [1][2].
The university's expansion includes a range of new courses available to start in September, further underscoring its commitment to providing quality education and meeting the needs of the local community [1][2].
The partnership between Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough City Council, and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has been instrumental in the opening of ARU Peterborough, providing opportunities for many students who might not have had them otherwise [1][2].
This graduation ceremony is a testament to ARU Peterborough's success in transforming the city's education landscape by establishing a local university presence that promotes access to higher education, supports social mobility, and aligns academic programs with regional economic needs—thus contributing to the city's growth and future prospects [1][2]. It is a landmark moment for the city, symbolising the ambition and partnership between the City Council, ARU, and the Combined Authority, marking just the beginning of ARU Peterborough's growing role in the city's regeneration and success.
[1] ARU Peterborough website:
- At Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Peterborough, undergraduate degrees in various fields have opened up new career opportunities for students, preparing them for future-oriented businesses.
- It's not just about degrees at ARU Peterborough; the university also offers courses in areas like science, business, and education-and-self-development, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for students.
- Beyond academics, ARU Peterborough's mission includes creating opportunities for students and driving social mobility, as demonstrated by the Postgraduate Certificate in Education students like Faaizah Hussain.
- As ARU Peterborough graduates, students like James Johnson and Kazim Raffiq-Fazal are well-equipped to enter the workforce, with James starting as an Embedded Software Engineer at ParkAir and Kazim at a Cambridgeshire software development company.
- The university's recent news of expanding its course offering in September reaffirms its commitment to providing quality education and meeting the needs of the local community.
- The partnership between ARU, Peterborough City Council, and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority has been pivotal in bringing ARU Peterborough to life, offering opportunities to students who may not have had them otherwise.
- By establishing a local university presence, ARU Peterborough is playing a significant role in the city's growth and future prospects, transforming the education landscape and aligning academic programs with regional economic needs.
