Graduation 2026

NESCol‘s Graduation Ceremonies took place in September and October 2026.

Ceremonies

Aberdeen Graduation Ceremonies

Ceremonies took place on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at the Music Hall in Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Ceremonies

Fraserburgh Graduation Ceremony

The ceremony took place on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Fraserburgh Campus.

Fraserburgh Ceremony

Graduate stories

Charley Henderson

Charley Henderson graduated from NESCol with an HND in Fitness, Health & Exercise and, through opportunities gained during her studies, has secured part-time employment as a Massage Therapist with Peterhead…

Alan Ritchie

Alan’s NESCol experience has brought him closer to achieving his goal of working in counselling. After returning to education in 2024 following health challenges, Alan has now graduated with an…

Kim Downie

Returning to education felt like a big step for Kim, but she embraced the challenge and gained the skills and confidence to start a new career in childcare. Kim Downie…

Connor Harcus

Student athlete Connor juggled studying fitness, health and exercise at NESCol with his athletics career. Nineteen-year-old Connor Harcus grew up and went to school in Orkney. It was here that…

Kayleigh Gillies

Kayleigh followed her love of science to NESCol, with ambitions to make a real difference to the future of medicine. Thirty-six-year-old Kayleigh Gillies from Aberdeen returned to education in 2024…

Joanita Dsouza

From India to Aberdeen, Joanita’s journey has been shaped by resilience and a lifelong desire to learn. At NESCol, she finally had the opportunity to turn that dream into reality.…

Robert Johnston

Graduating at the NESCol Aberdeen Graduation Ceremony is an achievement that Robert could never have imagined when he was younger. Receiving his HND in Contemporary Art Practice is the icing…

Anna Bobrovska

After moving to Aberdeen, Ukrainian lawyer Anna joined NESCol to retrain and rebuild her career in Scotland. Anna Bobrovska moved to Scotland in 2022. In Ukraine, she had achieved her…

Liubov Kavun

When war broke out in her home country of Ukraine, Liubov Kavun made the difficult decision to relocate to Scotland in 2023 with her two children. Arriving in Aberdeen through…

Krystian Surdel

Recognising his potential, Krystian and his employer, Aberdeen Laundry Services, decided a Modern Apprenticeship was the best pathway to develop his skills and knowledge. Two years later, and Krystian was…

Aisha Ugonoh

Aisha has dreamt of becoming a nurse since childhood. Her inspiration came during a hospital stay with her stepsister, where she saw first-hand the dedication and warmth healthcare professionals showed…

James Douglas

What started as a love for gaming has taken James to third year at university, showing how a hobby can become a rewarding career. Twenty-year-old James Douglas from Aberdeen had…

Abby Watson

Abby Watson graduates with an HND in Photography at the NESCol Aberdeen Graduation Ceremony, an achievement she would not have envisaged a few years earlier. After a difficult time at…

Yanting Zhou

After focusing on raising her family, adult returner Yanting found her confidence studying at NESCol, and went on to win the MHA Excellence in Accounting award at graduation. Yanting Zhou…

Alana Jade Miller

Professional hairdresser and mum of three Alana decided to take time out of her busy life to explore her creative talent and love of art at NESCol. Thirty-four-year-old Alana Jade…

Lorrae Riddell Charlesworth

After retiring at 60, Lorrae has finally been able to pursue her lifelong dream of studying art and design. Lorrae Riddell Charlesworth (61) is originally from Moray. She previously studied…

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