The Class of 2015
2015 marks one of the most important events of your life – graduation and life after University. Before you came to Sunderland and throughout your time here we’ve made a promise we intend to keep – that this is a life-changing journey, and your journey doesn’t stop here.
Find out more about some of your fellow Class of 2015 graduates (below) – and be sure to tell us your story at alumni@sunderland.ac.uk. You can also be profiled!
Mohammad and Ahaad Alsharabi
Brother and Sister Mohammad and Ahaad Alsharabi came to the North East from Saudi Arabia in 2012, and have graduated together from the University of Sunderland after three ‘unforgettable’ years.
Jack Patterson
Jack has landed a Graduate Engineering post straight out of University - but that hardly seems surprising given that last year he was named Placement Engineer of the Year!
Kate Edis
Kate, who has graduated with a Masters in Pharmacy, picked up her second award in two years. Kate's name will now be on a plaque, permanently on display in the Dale Building.
Carly Solomon
There’s been a healthy amount of success this year for Carly Solomon, who not only secured a First Class Honours degree, but was also awarded a £10,000 scholarship to further her studies, and scooped a Best Dissertation accolade given by the Public Health Alumni and Friends Society.
Jonny Chambers
Jonny Chambers was first inspired to take up a career in radio age 13 on a school trip to the University of Sunderland’s student’s radio station – now, seven years later Jonny has graduated from that same university with a handful of awards, and experience as a professional radio presenter.
Emma Small and Grant Ridley
English Education (Hons) graduates Grant Ridley, 23, and Emma Small, 21, have much to celebrate after receiving their academic awards at the summer graduation ceremonies.
Amy Laws
The appropriately named Amy Laws has been named the top Law student at the University. Amy, from Pennywell, has won the Ede and Ravenscroft Prize for the best Undergraduate Law Student, and now plans to continue her studies.
Shamalie and Prasad Wijesinghe
Two Master of Business Administration (MBA) students, Shamalie and Prasad Wijesinghe have given their family a double cause for celebration after they both graduated together.
Alex Burgess
Spark's youngest ever female drive time DJ is continuing to take over the airwaves as she has graduated this year. She has also won Best Female in the Student Radio Awards.
Bilal Raja
Business and Management graduate Bilal, originally from Pakistan, isn't ready to leave Sunderland behind quite yet. Bilal has now been appointed President of the Students Union.
Faye and Mark Brannigan
It was a family celebration when father and daughter Mark and Faye Brannigan graduated from the University. Faye completed her BA Hons Childhood Studies degree at Sunderland at the same time as her father Mark was working towards his Post Graduate Certification in Higher Education.
Sarah Lamb
Sarah has seen her industry rewarded after she claimed two top prizes for academic achievement, engagement and performance, and secured a First class honours degree from the University of Sunderland.
Emma Hussain
Two bouts of major illness weren’t enough to stop Emma Hussain completing her studies – not only did she gain a First Class degree, she was also named Outstanding Student of the Year.
Deborah and Sarah Prudham
Twins Deborah and Sarah had a week of celebration with their family after Deborah graduated BSc Biomedical Science and Sarah BSc Sport and Exercise Sciences – and both gained the highest degree classification possible.