Lifelong Learners Celebrate their Graduation

graduation2011 Over 30 Lifelong Learning students graduated at Bangor University on Monday 11th July at Bangor University. Juggling work or family commitments seemed easy for these determined students, some overcoming many tribulations during their learning journey.

Studying for a degree is no easy task at any age, especially for those who work full-time and/or have family commitments. Lifelong Learning’s part-time degrees are flexible so that students can opt to study at a pace that suits their personal circumstances. Most students take 5 years to complete their degree. These part-time degrees are structured to help people returning to education and many have gone on to follow prosperous careers or further study.

A total of 41 received awards this year:

BA (hons) Fine Art
Gillian Burgoyne, Abergele
David Byrne, Betws Garmon
Elsie Curbishley, Old Colwyn
Irene Dickson, Rhos on Sea
Sian Griffiths, Croesor, Penrhyndeudraeth
Lesley Hall, Llanfrothen, Penrhyndeudraeth
Marian Jones, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor
Diane Pritchard, Denbigh
Shirley Stark, Denbigh
Sheila Taylor, Penrhyndeudraeth
Gabrielle Wilkinson, Dolgellau

BA (hons) Literature & Creative Writing
Sadie Francis, Llandegfan, Anglesey
Ray Jones, Rhosybol, Amlwch
Eileen Morrissey, Conwy

BA (hons) Social Studies
Marilyn Hughes, Valley
Evelyn Parry, Pentre Berw, Gaerwen
Lorraine Roberts, Rhyl
Dawn Thomson, Holyhead

BA (hons) Combined Studies
Michael Edwards, Llanrug, Caernarfon
Tudur Jones, Gwalchmai, Anglesey

MA Writing
Lee Duggan, Bangor
Jill Martin, Rhostryfan
Anne Phillips, Llanfairpwll
Connie Robinson, Bangor
Michael Rogerson, St Annes, Bethesda
William Stewart           , Caergybi

FdA Susbstance Misuse
Denzil Forsyth-Grant, Acton, Wrexham
David Andrew Foulkes, Llysfaen
Jane Lesley Highfield, Llandudno
David Hughes, Llandudno
Kate Laska, Llandudno
Ann Matulla, Trefor, Caernarfon
Kerry Williams, Talsarn
Megan Williams, Trawsfynydd

Postgraduate Community Development Programme
Roger Davies, Yr Hen Feudy, Llanrhychwyn, Trefriw
Rhodri Francis, Capel Bangor, Aberystwyth
Ernest Ndayishimiye, Oldbury, Birmingham
Delyth Owen, Llanfaelog, Tŷ Croes
Peter Roberts, Tregarth, Bangor
Iona Thomas, Llanfairpwll
Haf Williams, Ysbyty Ifan, Betws y Coed

Professor John Hughes said

"We are pleased that more and more are taking advantage of the opportunities available to them given the recent emphasis on increasing part-time study. We are committed to providing the means for people in the region to access higher education and are pleased that more and more are taking advantage of the opportunities available to them by studying part-time."

Dr David Sullivan, Director of Lifelong Learning said:

“We are delighted at our students' success. It is a huge commitment to study part-time, particularly as many of our students have full time jobs, and this achievement is thoroughly deserved. Graduation is always a very happy day and provides a great opportunity for students to share the celebrations with family and friends as well as to reflect on all they have accomplished.”

If you’re looking for new skills or are thinking of a career change, consider studying for a part-time degree at Bangor University, especially as this year the fees remain the same level as last year, and by enrolling by this September, we guarantee that your fees will remain at the same level for the duration of the course!