On Monday 8th of July and Tuesday 9th of July, staff, students and their friends and family were able to celebrate in the achievements of our graduates. The School of History, Law and Social Sciences saw many graduating from several degrees, both undergraduate and postgraduate, both academic and professional.
Reflecting on the two days of celebration, Peter Shapely, Head of the School, said:
“This year's summer graduation has really been a joyous occasion. To be able to gather together to celebrate the achievement of our undergraduate and postgraduate students is such a significant thing, and it has been excellent to see our students, who have worked so hard and achieved well, take that step into the next chapter of their lives.
“The School of History, Law and Social Sciences has supported all of the students while they have been studying at Bangor, and we are keen on keeping in touch and hearing about their future stories. Yes, they have graduated from SHiLSS, but they will always be part of the SHiLSS family.
“I would like to wish every person graduating a huge congratulations and all the very best for the future.”
In addition to celebrating every single one of our students’ achievements, it was excellent to be able to highlight certain exceptional pieces of work and individuals. As such, many of the subject areas in the School allocated prizes for our graduates. Please find below a list of the awards and recipients.
Philosophy
- The Eryl W. Davies award for outstanding achievements: Kobe Griffiths and Raphey Hollywood.
Social Sciences
- Best Overall Performance: Chelsea Tilley.
- Best Dissertation: Chelsea Tilley.
History and Archaeology
- Charles Mowat Prize for Best History Student (UG): Isaac Bloor.
- Best Archaeology Student (UG): Misato Fukui.
- Andrew Downham Award for Best History Dissertation (UG): Theodore Curtis.
- Best Archaeology Dissertation (UG): Misato Fukui.
- Best Welsh History Dissertation (UG): Cai Tudur Williams.
- The Blanche Elwy-Hughes Prize for best student in Welsh History (inc. UG and MA-taught element): Beca Rhys Evans.
Law
- Best Law Dissertation: Siriol Hughes.
- Best Overall Performance in Law: Anastasia Maitre.
- Best Overall Performance in Law through the Medium of Welsh: Siriol Hughes.
A huge congratulations to all! We’re immensely proud of each and every one of our graduates and wish them the utter best for the future!
