Students graduating from our Hastings campus celebrated their achievements with awards and commendations at the annual graduate celebration, held at Bannatynes Hotel, Hastings this Tuesday.
17 July 2014
A total of 47 graduates, accompanied by family and friends, received congratulations from Professor Bruce Brown, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (research), the Mayor of Hastings, Cllr Bruce Dowling and other guests.
Dr Paul Frost, Campus Director, commended students on their achievements. Debra Huleatt, received two awards for attaining this year’s highest mark in her dissertation project, both in her subject, Environmental Biology and Education BSc(Hons), and at the Hastings campus. Annabelle Monks, Bridey Swarbrick and Carey Poole also received awards for exceptionally high marks.
Supporters of the university presented the Patron’s awards, which were made possible by the donations and support of local businesses, Michael Foster Law and Drallim.
Hastings students celebrating with friends and family
The Michael Foster Law Prize for outstanding student volunteer was awarded to Iain Boyle, who achieved a 2:1 in Applied Social Science BA(Hons) while undertaking voluntary work with Shelter, SEAP and other Hastings community organisations throughout his studies. Scarlett Fernandez and Karen Simnett were also highly commended for their volunteering efforts.
The Drallim Prize for achievements in mathematics and computing was awarded to Senthurran Sithivinayagar, for attaining the highest marks in his dissertation project.
This year sees the first of the Bachelors of Science graduates from the joint honours programme at the campus, covering subjects in science, mathematics and education.
TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes
We are in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, Center for World University Rankings 2025
Race Equality Charter Silver awarded for our pledge to advance representation, progression and success for minority ethnic staff and students
We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students
We were awarded Athena Swan Silver for advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all
We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring opportunity for progression for all
Signed to the Disabled Student Commitment, an initiative to improve support for disabled students
EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes