Graduation 2025

NESCol‘s 2025 Graduation Ceremonies took place in September and October 2025.

Ceremonies

Aberdeen Graduation Ceremonies

Ceremonies took place on Tuesday 7 October 2025 at the Music Hall in Aberdeen.

Spotlight shines on hundreds of NESCol graduates at Aberdeen ceremonies

Fraserburgh Graduation Ceremony

The ceremony took place on Saturday 20 September 2025 at our Fraserburgh Campus.

NESCol’s class of 2025 step forward in Fraserburgh ceremony

Graduate stories

Kieron Williamson

A spark ignited: how NESCol helped Kieron find his voice in film Few people can say they’ve written, directed, and starred in a feature film before turning nineteen — but…

Mickey Dugan

From stage to student voice: Mickey Dugan’s NESCol journey Mickey Dugan graduated with an HND in Music at NESCol’s Aberdeen Ceremony in October, but his journey with the College is…

Ruby Watt

Talented golfer Ruby balanced studying at NESCol with competitions and training and is now preparing for a career in golf coaching. 18-year-old Ruby Watt has been playing golf for seven…

Taylor McGruther

Taylor excelled during her Modern Apprenticeship at Maskame and Tait and was recognised at NESCol’s graduation with the Apprentice of the Year Award. 19-year-old Taylor McGruther thought she would go…

Abbie & Aimee McKay

Aimee and Abbie are twins who have shared their learning journey from school to graduating with HNCs in Childhood Practice. Abbie and Aimee McKay from Aberdeen are 18 years old…

Stacey Kenyon

With the encouragement of those around her, Stacey has overcome adversity and found her calling in complementary therapies at NESCol. Stacey Kenyon from Stonehaven had a varied learning journey and…

Viera & Radoslav Vidis

From ESOL to HTML: the code to success for Viera and Radoslav at NESCol Since moving to Scotland, Viera and Radoslav Vidis have marked some incredible milestones — from tying…

Jasmine Keir

Jasmine’s inspiring learning journey with NESCol spans almost 15 years, with the College supporting her through career changes and life challenges. Although 31-year-old Jasmine Keir from Aberdeenshire joined NESCol as…

Sigita Jancijuk

After completing an ESOL course at NESCol, adult learner Sigita returned seven years later to kickstart a career in travel and tourism. Sigita Jancijuk lives in Aberdeen and has recently…

Thea Carr

Designing her destiny: Thea Carr’s path through NESCol and beyond Choosing not one, but two School-College courses while still a pupil at Cults Academy set Thea Carr on a successful…

Stacie Street

Double Success for Stacie at Aberdeen Graduation Ceremony Stacie Street celebrated a remarkable double achievement at the 2025 Aberdeen Graduation Ceremony. As well as receiving her Higher National Diploma (HND)…

Kerin Watt

With school not able to offer the subjects she wanted, Kerin turned to NESCol to continue studying sport and fitness. Kerin Watt (18) has always been active and passionate about…

Caelsa Sim

Caelsa Sim, a dedicated student and mother from Peterhead, proudly graduated with an HNC in Social Sciences at the North East Scotland College (NESCol) Fraserburgh Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, 20…

Krystian Pezik

Adult returner Krystian has completed a range of courses at NESCol to prepare for a career in engineering. Krystian Pezik (33) is from Poland, where he completed technical secondary school…

Ann-Marie Whyte

Ann-Marie has already started her childcare career, having secured a job in a private nursery at the end of her HNC. Ann-Marie Whyte from Fraserburgh is 45 years old and…

Shania Anderson

After a challenging start, Shania has thrived at NESCol and is now working towards a career in journalism. 24-year-old Shania Anderson from New Byth first came to NESCol to study…

Eva Rosie

Following two years on the Shell Engineering Scheme, Eva is continuing to grow her engineering skills with an apprenticeship at the St Fergus Gas Plant. 19-year-old Eva Rosie left Mintlaw…

Get in touch

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