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Class of 2008 – a fantastic display of hard work
Twenty-two students graduated in this summer’s IRO graduation ceremony in Glasgow. Two participants refl ect on their expectations from the courses
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IRO students donned caps and gowns to receive their BSc degrees and diplomas at Glasgow Caledonian University’s (GCU) summer graduation ceremony. At the event, held in Glasgow’s
Royal Concert Hall, GCU’s chancellor, Lord Macdonald of Tradeston, presented 22 IRO graduates with their BSc degrees and diplomas of higher education in Railway Operational Management.
The ceremony, for graduates who began their IRO degree and diploma courses in 2008, was followed by a reception sponsored by Freightliner.
Incoming IRO chief executive Fiona Tordoff said: ‘Congratulations to our latest batch of graduates. Their achievement is a fantastic display of hard work and commitment and we are all very proud of our association with them.
We look forward to a continued relationship with them as we grow our tutor and mentor base at the institution, and we wish them continued success in their careers.’ The aim of the IRO is to provide its students with a broad understanding of the rail industry at all levels and help them develop a variety of skills to allow them a greater degree of fl exibility as they build their careers, no matter what
level they are at within the industry. Tricia Meade, the IRO’s learning and development manager, said: ‘Our graduates have worked long and hard to attain their qualifi cations, which are recognised as a top qualifi cations across the railway industry. Their new qualifi cations will be of huge benefi t to them throughout their careers.’ IRO students and graduates
Graduates celebrate their achievements
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