Graduation Stories

Showcasing the personal journeys of our 2025 graduates as they prepare for the next exciting chapter after successfully completing their degrees.

Debbie Palmer

Debbie’s story proves that it’s possible to balance a young family while pursuing your dreams

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Josh Raybould

Josh is a mature student who found his passion later in life

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Jamie McLeod

How engaging in extracurricular activities and active involvement in student clubs paved the way for Jamie to secure a prestigious law traineeship

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Amanda Gard

Amanda Gard

From Royal Navy to PhD, Amanda’s research is driven by her dedication and desire to make a meaningful difference in women’s health and wellbeing

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Kathleen Jarvis

Kathleen went from unsure school leaver to confident events professional, with international experience and a degree to back her

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Szymon Iskierka

Stepping out of his comfort zone and into the heart of Canada, Szymon secured a coveted internship opportunity that will shape his future career.

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Christie Duncan

Christie used her final year at Abertay to explore the power of film trailers in building buzz – combining her academic interests with her job.

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Ewan Taylor

After returning to study following a career as a primary school teacher, Ewan combined his teaching experience with his new cyber-skills to develop games that help teach cybersecurity to young people.

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Laura Reid-Kay

For her Honours project, Laura focused on the growing threat of deepfakes in the digital landscape. Beyond her academic work, Laura served as President of the Uni Boob team, under her leadership, the team successfully raised over an impressive £4,000 for breast cancer charities.

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Conor Edwards

Conor’s award-winning game explores imposter syndrome through personal experience

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Sarah McCann

Sarah used her final year at Abertay to explore how social media influences Baby Boomers shopping choices.

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Niamh Bethway

Niamh focused research on the impact of influencers in the fast fashion world—tapping into Gen Z perspectives to better understand trust online

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Roisin Smith

Roisin Smith

After a 30-year break from higher education, Roisin’s story is an inspiring reminder that perseverance can turn long-held aspirations into reality.

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