16 Dec 2016

Historic day as Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é London celebrates first graduation ceremony

Graduate Sid Kohli

The , based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, first opened its doors in 2015.

It offers programmes which bring together world-leading scholars, dynamic organisations and creative individuals with the emerging talent and leaders of tomorrow.

The graduation ceremony was presided over by Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s Pro Chancellor Lord Sebastian Coe. It was an opportunity to celebrate and honour Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é London’s first cohort of students, many of whom have already secured employment in their chosen careers.

One such student is Sid Kohli from India, who graduated with an MSc in Sport Business and Innovation.

Sid has already started working as a Junior Creative Producer for BT Sport, which is based in the same building as Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é London. 

Speaking about his time at the London campus he said: “When looking for a university I wanted somewhere with a strong sporting pedigree, an excellent reputation and a focus on employability. Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é London ticked all the boxes, and more.

“My time here has been incredible, and ultimately has led to me securing my dream job at BT Sport.”

Speaking after the graduation ceremony, Professor Robert Allison, Vice Chancellor of Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é, said: “This is a wonderful day for Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é London, marking the culmination of months of hard work for our students. They also have the honour of knowing that they were our first graduates, paving the way for many more to follow in their footsteps.”

Professor Mike Caine, Dean of Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é London added: “This has been a historic day for our campus and for Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é as a whole. Our first cohort of London students have made history by being the first to graduate on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. There has been an incredible buzz on a campus, as our graduates and colleagues share in celebration and reflect on what has been achieved over the last year.”

An honorary degree was also awarded to Dr Paul Brickell, Executive Director for Regeneration and Community Partnerships, London Legacy Development Corporation, at the ceremony. He was made an Honorary Doctor of the University in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the advancement of East London via delivery of the 2012 Olympic Games legacy plan.