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2 The Bar Kicks Back 30 Aug - 1 Sept 2013 Probably the best alumni reunion in the world Thinking of getting together with old classmates? Arranging an unofficial reunion? Why not take advantage of cheap University accommodation, access to loads of additional activities and the chance to meet with even more of your contemporaries by organising your event to coincide with The Bar Kicks Back. To register your interest and reserve your places, contact your friendly neighbourhood alumni team on [email protected]

3 Graduation Contents 2 Welcome to Graduation! Professor April McMahon, Vice- Chancellor, welcomes you to Graduation 4 Your guide to Graduation A guide to what s what, who graduates when and what s not to miss! 6 Welcoming new Fellows Aberystwyth University welcomes its new Fellows to the alumni family 8 What Next? Information about continuing support and advice available to our graduates 9 Welcome to the Aber Alumni Family Learn more about the opportunities available to our growing family of Aber alumni 11 Vice-Chancellor s Charity of the Year Learn about the work of our new Charity of the Year, the Wales Air Ambulance 12 How to survive today: a note to parents Dr Russell Davies with a few words of wisdom on how to get the best from your Graduation experience Keep up to date with regular news from Aberystwyth University by updating your current address on following us on twitter or joining Aber Connect or our groups on Facebook and LinkedIn. Visit for details. Graduation is produced by the Vice-Chancellor s Office and the Design and Print Department, Aberystwyth University. Fancy a break? Graduation is a brilliant but busy occasion. Take time out with a coffee and cake in one of the Cafes at the Arts Centre or pop across to the Students Union and show your copy of this magazine to take advantage of 10% off a Starbucks coffee. 10% off Starbucks coffee at the Students Union Aberystwyth University

4 2 Welcome to Graduation! We are incredibly pleased that you are able to join us on this special occasion. As soon-to-be graduates or proud parents, grandparents, supporters, friends, family you are all welcome. I sincerely hope you enjoy your time at Aberystwyth, celebrating the success of all our hard working students. There are a number of occasions during the academic calendar when I feel particularly proud of our students achievements. News of individual students excelling in their academic studies is always welcome. This is bolstered by their notable successes during many and varied sporting activities, debating competitions, entrepreneurial challenges and their diligence, hard work and compassion through numerous hours of community volunteering all demonstrating how special Aber students are. Graduation sees the culmination of all our students successes, and as an occasion, is unbeatable! Whilst reminiscing on our students successes is important, we also look forward to what we hope will be a fruitful and fulfilling future for each and every one. In waving farewell to our graduands, we also welcome our graduates to our alumni community. Our community of alumni stretches to the four corners of the globe. Wherever you may choose to venture next, we want to keep in touch with you to learn what you are doing. In return, we would like to provide you with continuing support and advice, and the opportunity to invite you to Aberystwyth University events which are held in a variety of locations across the world. Please remember that there will always be a warm welcome for all Aber students at Aberystwyth. Whether you re simply passing through the town or are planning to return to study here in the future, you can be sure that I, and my colleagues, will be pleased to see you. We would also like to keep in touch with you to keep you abreast of developments at Aberystwyth. One of the exciting projects on the horizon includes the redevelopment of our beautiful Old College, one of the most iconic buildings on the Welsh coastline. With a focus on creating a multipurpose graduate centre, the Old College and its environs will aim to establish a cultural quarter for the town. I do hope that you will return to Aber in the not too distant future to learn of how we are ensuring a sustainable future for a historically important building. Thank you for being with us today. On behalf of all my colleagues here at Aberystwyth, I wish you a wonderful graduation day and every success in the future. Professor April McMahon Vice-Chancellor

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6 4 Your guide to Graduation During the four days of Graduation, the University welcomes over 10,000 students and supporters to Aberystwyth. It s a fantastic time for all involved, but it s important that you know what s available to you and when. Here is your quick guide to Graduation, including details of where you can take five minutes out and rest with a cup of tea and slice of cake! What to expect? On arrival, students should make their way to the Round Theatre on the first floor of the Arts Centre to register. During registration, students will be handed their card with details of their seat number, together with any guest tickets requested. After registering, please make your way to the Parry Williams building to collect your robe. Depending on the time, you may like to take your graduation photos before the ceremony. Tempest Photography, the University s official Graduation Photographers will be available from 8am to 6pm (7pm on Tuesday). If you would like to take your photographs in the Old College, please ask the Tempest details of how to arrange your photographs on location in the town. A rehearsal is held before each ceremony (9.30am for morning, 1.30pm for afternoon ceremonies and 5.30pm for Tuesday evening s ceremony). During the rehearsal, parents and supporters are welcome to relax in one of the Arts Centre s cafes, take a wander around one of the galleries, or pop to the Students Union for a coffee. All students should be in their seats at least 15 minutes before the ceremony, guests are welcome to make their way to the seats in the gallery of the Great Hall from 10.30am, 2.30pm or 6.30pm depending on the time of your ceremony. A full programme of the ceremony, including the names of today s graduates, details of the procession and musical interlude, can be found in the centre pages of this booklet. Following the ceremony, graduates are asked to make their way to the La Scala steps to have their group photograph before heading to the marquee behind the Arts Centre for a celebratory glass of wine or juice. Please ensure that you return your gown to the Parry Williams building, by your agreed time. Enjoy! President Gownspotting! A veritable rainbow of gowns can be seen adorning our students and staff at Graduation. Each University has its own style and the cap, gown and hood have a particular meaning which signifies the level of the qualification obtained. The members of staff on stage usually wear the gown which demonstrates the highest qualification they hold. As the University attracts staff from all over the world, there s a vast range of gowns on show! Aberystwyth University s own gowns are based on a colour palette of green and red, with the undergraduate and postgraduate gowns being black with varying hoods and the PhD being red with green adornments. A small number of students began their studies when Aberystwyth was part of the University of Wales and therefore wear the gowns from this period. We challenge you to count the different gowns you come across during a ceremony!

7 Graduation Who graduates when? For the first time in the University s history, this year Aberystwyth will have nine ceremonies during Graduation week including: Ceremony 1 11am Tuesday 9/7/13 Ceremony 2 3pm Tuesday 9/7/13 Ceremony 2a 7pm Tuesday 9/7/13 Ceremony 3 11am Wednesday 10/7/13 Ceremony 4 3pm Wednesday 10/7/13 Ceremony 5 11am Thursday 11/7/13 Ceremony 6 3pm Thursday 11/7/13 Ceremony 7 11am Friday 12/7/13 Ceremony 8 3pm Friday 12/7/13 Department of Law and Criminology School of Education and Lifelong Learning Department of English and Creative Writing Department of History and Welsh History Post Graduate Certificate in Education Department of European Languages Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences School of Art Department of Computer Science Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences Institute of Mathematics and Physics School of Management and Business Department of Information Studies Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences Department of Sport and Exercise Science Department of Theatre, Film and Television Studies Department of International Politics Department of Psychology Department of Welsh If you require any assistance, please approach one of the Graduation Team in the purple polo shirts who will be very happy to help from emergency safety pins to hairclips or some mints, we look forward to helping to make your Graduation day the best it can be. Bachelor Doctor of Philosophy Masters Aberystwyth University

8 6 Welcoming new Fellows Every year, during Graduation week, the University honours individuals who have made a significant contribution to the University, to Aberystwyth or to Wales by admitting them to a Fellowship of the University. This year, we are pleased to present the following individuals for a Fellowship of Aberystwyth University: Neil Brand A writer, composer, and a regular to BBC radio and television, alumnus Neil Brand is above all the Doyen of silent film accompanists (Torin Douglas, Radio 4). Neil has presented the Radio 2 arts programme, is a regular contributor on Radio 4 s The Film Programme, is a director of the British Silent Film Festival, a visiting professor at the Royal College of Music, and is considered one of the finest exponents of improvised silent film accompaniment in the world. He has been accompanying silent films for nearly 30 years, regularly in London at the Barbican and National Film Theatre, throughout the UK, and at film festivals globally. Betsan Powys Betsan is a German and Drama graduate of the University, who went on to complete a MLitt at Jesus College, Oxford. Recently appointed as Editor of Programmes for Radio Cymru, Betsan has a wealth of broadcasting and presenting experience. She joined the BBC in 1989 as a News Trainee and has since carved out a successful career as a bilingual bi-media presenter and political blogger. A familiar face on the BBC and S4C, Betsan has presented a number of political news programmes including Panorama, Week In Week Out and Byd ar Bedwar. Betsan lives in Cardiff with her partner Dylan and two children Manon and Madog. Richard Lynch Since graduating from Aberystwyth University in 1986, Richard has worked extensively in theatre and television, becoming one of Wales most respected actors. A principal actor for leading theatre companies including The Royal Shakespeare Company, Y Cwmni, The Royal Court, Almeida Theatre and Brith Gof, he is particularly proud of his close association with National Theatre Wales for whom he recently played the title role in their production of Coriolanus. He has continued his close relationship with Lurking Truth/Y Gwir sy n Llechu which he co- founded with David Ian Rabey as an undergraduate, directing Howard Barker s I Saw Myself at Chapter in Cardiff last year. Richard lives in Brecon with his partner Louise Grove- White and their daughters Bethany and Esme. Dr Emyr Roberts Anglesey born and bred, Emyr obtained his first degree at Reading University before completing his PhD at Aberystwyth University. His career began with the National Farmers Union, before he joined the Welsh Office in Following posts in health and culture, Emyr was promoted to the Senior Civil Service and became Chief Executive of the Welsh European Funding Office in From 2005 until 2012, Emyr held various posts within Welsh Assembly Government and latterly the Welsh Government, including Director, Department for Social Justice and Regeneration; Director of the Department for Social Justice and Local Government; Director General, Public Services and Local Government Delivery; and Director General, Department for Education and Skills. Since November 2012, he holds the post of the first Chief Executive of Natural Resources Wales. Emyr is married with two children and lives in Cardiff.

9 Graduation Gwyneth Lewis An award winning poet and writer, Gwyneth Lewis was Wales s first National Poet and the first writer to be given the Welsh laureateship. She has published seven books of poetry in Welsh and English. Her book, Sparrow Tree, won the Roland Mathias Poetry Award (Wales Book of the Year) in Y Llofrudd Iaith, won the Welsh Arts Council Book of the Year Prize, and her last English collection, Keeping Mum, was shortlisted for the same prize. Both Zero Gravity and Keeping Mum were Poetry Book Society Recommendations. Gwyneth also composed the words on the front of the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. Sharon Maguire An alumna of the University, Sharon Maguire studied for a degree in English and Drama before undertaking a PGCE at Aberystwyth. She worked in publishing for a few years before following a postgraduate course in Journalism and entering the world of media. Sharon has directed numerous television shows and productions including The Late Show, Bookmark, Omnibus, MediaShow and numerous commercials before directing the blockbuster film, Bridget Jones Diary. In 2007, she wrote and directed the film Incendiary and now works as a screenwriter and director in TV and film. Sharon lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children, Augie and Charlie. Professor Douglas Kell Previously a member of staff at Aberystwyth University, Professor Douglas Kell has been the Chief Executive of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) since 2008 and will step down from the post in October An acclaimed academic, Douglas began his career at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1983 where he was promoted to Personal Chair. From he was Director of Research of the Institute of Biological Sciences, Aberystwyth. His scientific achievements include the development and exploitation of many novel analytical methods. Aber Instruments, a company he co-founded, received the Queen s Award for Export Achievement. He has been a pioneer in a variety of areas of computational biology and experimental metabolomics. Douglas also contributed to the discovery of the first bacterial cytokine which is presently on trial as part of a vaccine against tuberculosis. Clive Mear/Tearfund His Honour Judge Niclas Parry Niclas Parry is a Circuit Judge on the Welsh Circuit and judges Criminal Law cases at the Crown Court. Inspired by his late mother s experiences as a Justice of the Peace, Niclas was keen to follow a career in the Law and graduated from Aberystwyth where he was also a head warden for Pantycelyn Hall. On completion of his studies, he followed a career as a lawyer, specialising in criminal and family law. Niclas is also a well-known sports presenter and commentator on radio. Recently honoured as a member of the National Eisteddfod s Gorsedd of the Bards he is known as Niclas y Llais (Niclas the voice)! Niclas is married to Sioned and a father to Anna and Beca. Dr Elaine Storkey Philosophy alumna, Dr Elaine Storkey, is a well-known academic and broadcaster, and has been named as one of the 100 women public intellectuals by The Guardian. Following her studies at Aberystwyth, Elaine pursued postgraduate studies in Canada before a distinguished academic career in Philosophy and Theology. She also holds a Doctorate of Divinity in Sociology and Theology from Lambeth and an honorary Doctorate from Cheltenham and Gloucester College. Since 2008 she has been a member of the High Table at Newnham College, Cambridge. Tearfund s President since 1997, Elaine is also Director of Education for the Church of England Church Army. The author of eight books, she is also a regular writer for journals and newspapers and a frequent contributor to Radio 4 s Thought for the Day. Ian Jones An Economics alumnus of the University, Ian Jones was instrumental in the launch of S4C in After a period working at ITV and as an independent producer, he re-joined S4C as Director of Business, S4C International and Co-productions in Since then he has worked in senior positions for Scottish Television, United News and Media, (ITEL), Granada International (now ITV Global) and served an unprecedented two years as Chair of the British Television Distribution Industry Association (BTDA). He was President of National Geographic Television International, before becoming Group Managing Director of Target Entertainment. His most recent post was Managing Director, Content Distribution and Commercial Development, International for A+E Television Networks in New York. His current role sees him return to S4C as Chief Executive 30 years after helping to launch the Channel. Aberystwyth University

10 8 What next? Whatever your plans, Aberystwyth University can help you, every step of the way. Meet some of Aber s key contacts for your future: Sian Morgan Furlong-Davies Acting Director, Careers Service Following this excellent success it s important that you now continue on your glittering career path by aiming for the best possible opportunities from this point onwards. Remember that the Careers Service will continue to support you wherever you are and whatever you are doing as a next step, offering you a lifelong service. We will be happy to help you with any queries you may have about your future and your career. Also, please don t forget to get in touch with us next January when we will be gathering the destination details of our graduates, by completing the questionnaire that we send you; and if you don t have a specific destination planned or in place at that stage then do get in touch so we can help you that s what we re here for! Rosemary Mills Postgraduate Recruitment and Marketing Officer There s so much to be gained from studying for a postgraduate qualification at Aberystwyth. Most of our postgraduate level courses do not have official closing dates; so if this is the first time you are really considering undertaking a higher degree, like a Masters or research training, there is still time for you to submit an application. As an Aberystwyth alumnus you can still access support to help fund your postgraduate course. You could receive a discount of 20% from your postgraduate taught Masters fees or even be eligible for the Access to Masters Scheme. If you would like to hear more about what s on offer, pop by the Postgraduate Admissions stand and we will be pleased to help you. This is your last chance to speak face to face with an advisor; we can help you submit an application; apply for funding; secure postgraduate accommodation; and you can even quiz us on your career prospects as a postgraduate student and ask us more about postgraduate student life. If you don t have a chance to meet with us during Graduation you can Instant Chat with Advisors on Facebook: or the Admissions Office with any questions: pg-admissions@ aber.ac.uk. Tony Orme Enterprise Manager Congratulations on your Graduation! Your next step might be employment; maybe further study or even taking a well-earned break. For some graduates, self-employment is an interesting career option, either setting up and running a new enterprise now or in the future (once they have experienced working for more established organisations, first). Some graduates set up new businesses as their full-time occupation, others run their enterprises alongside employment or further study. If you are interested either now or in the future in the feasibility of turning a good business idea you might have into a successful new enterprise, then Aberystwyth University would be keen to support you, particularly if your proposed new enterprise is being set up in the Aberystwyth area. The sort of help and support you might need in the start-up phase, could well include one-to-one business mentoring, business start-up skills training, information on start-up funding or networking opportunities. The University, in conjunction with local enterprise partners, offers a range of business start-up opportunities. The support includes our popular Enterprise Wednesdays a regular series of workshops and presentations to support those setting up new businesses; Business Start-up Week a boot-camp style week of events to help anyone with an idea to develop a business plan; and the Crisalis Enterprise Network keeping those with new graduate businesses in touch with one another All of these services are FREE and available to Aberystwyth Graduates, as well as to students and staff members. Please do keep in touch and let me know if there s any further support you need to make your business a success. Keep in touch by ing [email protected] or join our Facebook group at Still looking for work or experience? further studies? overseas opportunities? help in setting up a business? the ideal career path? Careers Assistance for Aberystwyth Graduates We can point you in the right direction. Contact us for assistance, guidance and information. E: [email protected] T: facebook.com/abercareers twitter.com/abercareers We wish you the very best in your future career.

11 Welcome to the Aber alumni family! A ber alumni are all part of an extended family spread over 150 countries worldwide and working in all types of careers from accounting to zoology. As part of this family you have access to an unrivalled network of experience, expertise and exciting opportunities and wherever you go, a connection to Aber is only a click away. The Development & Alumni Relations Office in Aber is here to help you connect with this network and to keep in touch with friends. We offer Aber Connect (connect.aber.ac.uk), our online database where you can keep your own contact details up to date, search for other alumni and sign up for events (and see who else is attending). Aber World, is a free app (iphone and Android) which allows you to find other alumni nearby, send them messages and much more. You can sign up for an Aber for Life, to show the world that you are an Aber alumnus/a. There is also the International Alumni Network where you ll find Aber representatives willing to help you live in, work or just visit their country and a series of official Alumni Events both in Aber and in major cities across the globe where you are guaranteed a warm welcome. Aber graduates can also get a discount on Masters fees and other special offers from selected suppliers. Keep your contact information up to date and we will send you regular updates from Aber through our monthly e-newsletter and annual PROM magazine, as well as sending you invitations to events that might be of interest, ranging from our extremely popular Comedy Club nights to essential Business Networking and Mentoring. We re also there to help you arrange your own reunions and get-togethers with mailing lists, organising visits to your old department, cut-price accommodation and more. through AberConnect, AberWorld, ac.uk/updatedetails, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter (@aber_ alumni) or you could us directly on development@ aber.ac.uk, or phone +44 (0) The Old Students Association congratulates you on this happy occasion, and extends a warm invitation to you to become a life member. The Association was founded in 1892 by a group of former students who wanted to keep in touch with each other and support the University which had given them a wonderful educational experience. This tradition is maintained by over 8,000 members, the Association being run by voluntary officers in the UK and in branches around the world. As a recent graduate, you are entitled to join the Association as a life member for only 10. Discount Life Membership Form (until 1 October 2013) Please enrol me as a Life Member for a subscription of 10 Please: Use capital letters throughout Include your full names Make cheques payable to: Aberystwyth University OSA Bring the form to the OSA stand, or post to: OSA Treasurer DARO Aberystwyth University Ceredigion SY23 3EB Title (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Other): Surname: Other Names: (Maiden Name): Permanent Address: m pro ber.ac.uk/ Stay in touch alumni ro Local He Car Park d Seed Keats s curity an ence, Se Subsist art to the He A Return tion of the Na d Redefine Banking Postcode: University Years From: To: Department: Signature: Date: Scan this code with your QR scanner on your phone for a quick link to our AberWorld website. Website: [email protected]

12 Do you want to inspire children to learn? Become a Teacher... Aberystwyth University, which is part of the North and Mid Wales Centre of Teacher Education offers training in Secondary PGCE Teaching in the following subjects: Drama English Geography History ICT and Computer Science Modern Foreign Languages Sciences (Biology, Chemistry & Physics) Welsh Why train to become a teacher here? Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers open to you: Nurture transferable skills of leadership and management Improve young lives and inspire children to learn Professional PGCE qualification with elements of the course at Masters level Experience teaching in two secondary schools You could get up to 15,000¹ to help you train with us Applications must be made online to Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) at For more information contact [email protected] or go to ¹ Grants are available to students on designated courses meeting specified eligibility criteria. Terms and conditions apply.

13 Graduation Vice-Chancellor s Charity of the Year Now in its second year, the Vice-Chancellor s Charity of the Year appeal seeks to raise as much funding as possible for a worthy cause. As a number of occasions arise during the year, where fundraising for a local charity is possible, the Vice-Chancellor s Charity of the Year provides a focus for community fundraising and charitable donations. This year, nominations for the Vice-Chancellor s Charity were sought from University students and staff. The list of 77 nominations all worthy in themselves - was whittled down to a shortlist of five charities by the sabbatical team of the Students Union and the University Executive. Following a month of voting and over 1300 votes cast, the Wales Air Ambulance was chosen as the charity for 2013/14. Wales Air Ambulance is an all-wales charity which provides vital emergency air cover for those who face life-threatening illness or injuries. The charity aims to reach, treat and transport patients with the greatest speed as possible to the most appropriate hospital for their needs. Since its launch on St David s Day 2001, Wales Air Ambulance has carried out over 17,000 missions. We look forward to working with the Wales Air Ambulance team during the forthcoming year and invite you to learn more about their work by chatting to the charity s representatives at the stall in the foyer of the Great Hall or visiting Aberystwyth University

14 12 We asked our Marketing Manager (and father to two daughters) to share some of his experiences as an Aber Graduation veteran... How to survive today: a note to parents Congratulations and celebrations. You are now the proud parent of a graduate of Aberystwyth University. All your years of hard work, all the moral, spiritual and financial support you have invested, have been repaid. Well done. Enjoy the day. Dr Russell Davies with daughter Ffion and family at her graduation in As ever in life, the best advice arrives too late. Most of these survival tips would have been more useful to you before you read them in this programme. Turn up early. Get a tidy parking spot. Dress for the weather good luck with that one, but be optimistic, as Baz Luhrmann advised wear sunscreen. Bring plenty of hair clips. Ensure your son or daughter registers on time, attends the practice and goes promptly for any official photographs. These actions should avoid queues and stress. It is a long way across the stage, especially balancing that hat. Sensible heels might have been a wise choice. Relax. Hopefully he or she will get over there safely. Listen. Time passes. This ceremony will finish eventually and when you look back in years to come you will think how swiftly it all went. So enjoy it now. Take advantage of the hospitality provided by the University. It is only a small gesture of appreciation by us to you for your support. Book somewhere for a celebratory meal. Praise your children for their success. (Advice to fathers: Tread softly. As usual, there are nerves behind the insouciance. Resist the temptation to offer opinions or advice on sartorial matters. Our views on such matters do not count (apart from the heels). Don t even begin to try to work out an academic gown, sash and hat. Enjoy. Smile.) Thank you for supporting your son or daughter during their period studying at Aberystwyth. Hopefully they will go on to achieve success in their chosen career. However, if there are no clear plans in place yet, then remember that the University provides an extensive portfolio of postgraduate courses which will further enhance employability. Similarly, if you have another child who would benefit from studying at Aberystwyth, then we would be delighted if they too were to join us. We can then welcome you back again to another graduation ceremony. Perhaps, on that occasion, some of this advice will be more useful. Today is a day for you to celebrate. Dr Russell Davies, Marketing Manager (survivor of 4 graduation ceremonies with daughters)

15 Graduation Ceremony 4 Seremoni 4 Y Neuadd Fawr Dydd Mercher 10 Gorffennaf yp Ceremony 4 The Great Hall Wednesday 10 July pm Trefniadaeth y Cynulliad Ar ddechrau r seremoni darllenir y Cyhoeddiad gan un o r myfyrwyr sy n graddio. Mae n cydnabod cyflawniadau a llwyddiannau r myfyrwyr sy n graddio, ac yn datgan y gobaith y byddant yn cyfrannu at wybodaeth a budd cenhedlaethau i ddod, ac wynebu r heriau sy n wynebu ein byd. Bydd ymgeiswyr am raddau dechreuol (israddedig) ac uwch (uwchraddedig) yn cael eu cyflwyno ym mhob seremoni. Fe u cyflwynir i r Is-Ganghellor yn unigol. Fel arfer, Pennaeth yr Adran berthnasol fydd yn cyflwyno r myfyrwyr. Arweinir myfyrwyr i r llwyfan lle cânt eu cyflwyno i r Is-Ganghellor, a darllenir eu henwau. Bydd yr Is-Ganghellor yn datgan y fformiwla briodol i r grŵp, ac yna byddant yn dychwelyd i w seddau. Ar ôl i bob grŵp fynd yn ôl i w seddau, bydd yr Is-Ganghellor yn cyfeirio r fformiwla priodol at y grŵp cyfan, ac fe gânt hefyd eu cyfarch gan y Llywydd neu r Is-Lywydd. Procedures of the Congregation The ceremony begins with the reading of the Proclamation by one of the graduating students. It recognises the achievements and success of the graduating students, and expresses the hope that they will contribute to knowledge and wellbeing for future generations, and confront the challenges that face our world. In each ceremony there will be candidates for initial (undergraduate) and higher (postgraduate) degrees. Candidates will be presented individually to the Vice-Chancellor. For each degree the presenter will normally be the Head of the appropriate Department. Candidates will be conducted to the stage by Marshals where they will be presented to the Vice-Chancellor and their names will be read out. After each group have returned to their seats, the Vice-Chancellor will address the appropriate formula to the whole group, and they will also receive a greeting from the President or Vice-President. Bydd cyfarchiad y Cyflwynydd fel a ganlyn: Anrhydeddus Is-Ganghellor, cyflwynaf i ti fyfyrwyr o n Prifysgol ni a ennillodd radd.. Cyfarchiad yr Is-Ganghellor Trwy awdurdod y Brifysgol a ymddiriedwyd i mi, derbyniaf chwi i radd.. ac i holl freiniau r radd hon. Bydd y Llywydd neu r Is-Lywydd yn cyfarch y graddedigion â r geiriau - Boed eich gofal yn wastad dros lwydd ac anrhydedd ein Prifysgol a n Gwlad. Yn achos y graddau uwch, fe geir cyfarchiad gwahanol, yn mynegi llawenydd y Brifysgol o dderbyn y graddedig yn Athro neu n Ddoethur. Bydd grwpiau bychain o ddarpar raddedigion am raddau uwch yn cael eu cyfarch gan yr Is-Ganghellor a r Llywydd neu r Is-Lywydd ar y llwyfan, ac yna byddant yn troi i wynebu r gynnulleidfa i w cydnabod. The formulae used during the ceremony may be translated as follows: The Presenter s formula Anrhydeddus Is-Ganghellor, cyflwynaf i ti fyfyrwyr o n Prifysgol ni a ennillodd radd.. Honorable Vice-Chancellor, I present to you students of our University who have gained the degree of The Vice-Chancellor s formula Trwy awdurdod y Brifysgol a ymddiriedwyd i mi, derbyniaf chwi i radd.. ac i holl freiniau r radd hon. By the authority of the University, entrusted to me, I admit you to the degree of.. and to all the privileges of this degree. The President or Vice-President greets the graduates with the words Boed eich gofal yn wastad dros lwydd ac anrhydedd ein Prifysgol a n Gwlad. May your care ever be for the success and good name of our University and Country. In the case of higher degrees there is a different form of greeting, stating that the University is pleased to admit the graduate as a Master or Doctor. Smaller groups of graduands for higher degrees may be addressed by the Vice-Chancellor and the President or Vice-President on the stage, and will then turn to the audience for acknowledgement. Aberystwyth University

16 Gorffennaf Seremoni 4 Trefn y Gweithrediadau Order of Proceedings Gorymdaith aelodau awdurdodau a sefydliadau lleol. Gorymdaith aelodau'r staff academaidd. Gorymdaith Swyddogion y Brifysgol. Gair o groeso gan y Llywydd, Syr Emyr Jones Parry GCMG PhD FInstP Cyhoeddiad yr Ymgynulliad (darllenir gan Gwion Rhun Elis-Williams) Cyflwyno Cymrodyr Yr Athro Doug Kell a gyflwynir gan yr Athro Wayne Powell Derbyn i raddau r Brifysgol Yr Athro April McMahon, MA PhD FBA FRSE FLSW, Is-Ganghellor Procession of members of local authorities and organisations. Procession of members of academic staff. Procession of University Officers. Welcome by the President, Sir Emyr Jones Parry GCMG PhD FInstP Proclamation of the Congregation (to be read by Gwion Rhun Elis-Williams) Presentation of Fellow Professor Doug Kell presented by Professor Wayne Powell Admission to University s degrees Professor April McMahon, MA PhD FBA FRSE FLSW, Vice-Chancellor Rhaglen Gerddorol Programme of Music Ymdeithgan Processional Gorymdaith o Scipione March from Scipione George Frideric Handel Ymadawiad Recessional Diweddglo o Symffoni Rhif 1 i r Organ Finale from Organ Symphony No. 1 Louis Vierne Organydd Organist William Hayward, GRSM (Lond.), ARCM, LRAM, ARCO Cyflwyniad Cerddorol Musical Introducton a berfformiwyd gan performed by Melanie Evans BA Hons ffliwt flute Shelley Fairplay MMus, BMus Hons, Dip ABRSM telyn harp Egwyl Gerddorol Musical Interlude a ganwyd gan sung by Cantorion Madrigalau Elisabethaidd The Elizabethan Madrigal Singers Cyfarwyddwr Corawl: Chris Ashton Choral Director: Chris Ashton Cerddoriaeth dan ofal Dr David Russell Hulme BA Anrh, MA, PhD, TAR - Cyfarwyddwr Cerdd, Prifysgol Aberystwyth Music supervised by Dr David Russell Hulme BA Hons, MA, PhD, PGCE - Director of Music, Aberystwyth University Prifysgol Aberystwyth

17 Graduation Ceremony 4 Sefydliad y Gwyddorau Biolegol, Amgylcheddol a Gwledig Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences Cyflwynir gan Bennaeth yr Adran, yr Athro Wayne Powell BSc MSc PhD DSc FLSW Presented by the Head of Department, Professor Wayne Powell BSc MSc PhD DSc FLSW Gradd Sylfaen mewn Gwyddoniaeth Foundation Degree in Sciences Sedd/Seat Jenny Clapton Aron Powell Roberts K6 K5 Astudiaethau Ceffylau Equine Studies Francesca Fiona Clinch Cadwraeth Cefn Gwlad Countryside Conservation Lucy Case Rheoli Cefn Gwlad a Chadwraeth Countryside Management and Conservation (FD) Moss Inns H4 Luke Adam John Murphy H3 Joseph Whitham H2 Jordan Lewis Williams I6 Rheoli Cefn Gwlad Countryside Management James David Mcneil Freeburn Diploma Genedlaethol Uwch Higher National Diploma Amaethyddiaeth Agriculture Aled Emyr Davies Billie Janene Doyle Jason Grooby Maureen Ann Marie Hedley Helen Eirios Jones Lewis William Rees Astudiaethau Ceffylau Equine Studies Sarah Jayne Steele Cadwraeth Cefn Gwlad Countryside Conservation Peter David Graham Lloyd Samantha Wright Rheoli Cefn Gwlad Countryside Management Alicia Chedgy H6 H5 I5 I4 I3 I2 I1 J6 J5 J4 J3 J2 J1 Baglor mewn Gwyddoniaeth Bachelor of Science Amaethyddiaeth Agriculture Owen Ashton Rhys Thomas Brassington Esther Ann Jones Henry Joshua Richardson Rook Melissa Royall Nicholas Standring Aled David Thomas Jennifer Wallbank K4 K3 K2 K1 L6 L5 L4 L3 Amaethyddiaeth gydag Astudiaethau Busnes Agriculture with Business Studies Bronwen Megan Evans L2 Amaethyddiaeth gyda Gwyddor Anifeiliaid Agriculture with Animal Science Benjamin John Barnes L1 Gemma Rachel Green M6 Owain Tomos Wyn Jones M5 Rhys Aled Jones M4 Kerry Anne McCready M3 Amaethyddiaeth gyda Rheoli Cefn Gwlad Agriculture with Countryside Management Hannah Elizabeth Metcalfe M2 Edward Robert George Turner M1 Astudiaethau Ceffylau Equine Studies Lina Brazauskaite Katherine Davey Emily Rose Ham Victoria Katarina Handerek Jennifer Lawrence Alison Marks Phoptawan Tara Nentakong Elizabeth Thompson Gareth David Watkins N6 N5 N4 N3 N2 O6 O5 O4 O3 Aberystwyth University

18 Gorffennaf Seremoni 4 Sedd/Seat Cadwraeth Cefn Gwlad Countryside Conservation Andrew Dunn Harry Edwards Gwion Rhun Elis-Williams Gary Hillier Tomos Iwan Jones Martin Alan Knights Paul Watmough Datblygiad Gwledig Cynaliadwy Sustainable Rural Development Leanne Crowe Warwick Wainwright Harriet Mary Walsh Gwyddor Ceffylau Equine Science Charlotte Angus Lindsey Anne Bicknell Chloe Louise Chadwick Hannah Coates Melissa Cooper Lisa Crowley Katarina Dvorakova Natalie Constance Howard Garner Kerry Marie Kilgannon Carys May Sophie Alice McCarter Kirsty Louise McFadyen Ria McLean Daniella Jean Julie Smith Alice Rosalyn Tomlinson P6 P5 P4 P3 H7 H8 H9 H10 H11 H12 H13 I7 I8 I9 I10 I11 I12 I13 J7 J8 J9 J10 J11 J12 J13 Gwyddor Chwaraeon a Cheffylau Equine and Human Sport Science Jessica Bright K7 Eleanor Jane Rowland K8 Amy Stokes K9 Hamdden Cefn Gwlad a Thwristiaeth Countryside Recreation and Tourism James Alexander Ross Allum Siriol Ellis William Saunder Rheoli Cefn Gwlad Countryside Management Nicholas Charon William Wilf Davies Cadi Edwards Sarah Fielder Megan Jones Anna Elizabeth Phillips Liam Sion Ridley Amy Ward K10 K11 K12 K13 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 L12 L13 Egwyl Gerddorol Musical Interlude All creatures now are merry-minded John Benet Mae nghariad i n Fenws (My love is like Venus) Siyahamba (Testun Zwlŵeg: Gorymdeithiwn yng ngoleuni Duw Zulu text: We are marching in the light of God ) Cân werin draddodiadol Welsh traditional song (trefnwyd gan arranged by Ian Parrott) Cân brotest o Dde Affrica South African protest song (trefnwyd gan arranged by Anders Nyberg) Prifysgol Aberystwyth

19 Graduation Ceremony 4 Adran Cyfrifiadureg Department of Computer Science Cyflwynir gan Bennaeth yr Adran, yr Athro Qiang Shen BSc MSc PhD DSc CEng FBCS FLSW Presented by the Head of Department, Professor Qiang Shen BSc MSc PhD DSc CEng FBCS FLSW Baglor mewn Gwyddoniaeth Bachelor of Science Cyfrifiadura Adnodd Agored (gan gynnwys Hyfforddiant Diwydiannol a Phroffesiynol Integredig) Open Source Computing (inc Integrated Industrial and Professional Training) Thomas Nathan Menari M7 Cyfrifiadureg Computer Science Simon Barton Steffan Davies Jason Few James Foxx Joshua Jordan Sophia Ann Marsden Keiran Russell Jonathan Sharifi Abel Toro M8 M9 M10 M11 M12 M13 N7 N8 N9 Cyfrifiadureg (gan gynnwys Hyfforddiant Diwydiannol a Phroffesiynol Integredig) Computer Science (inc Integrated Industrial and Professional Training) Daniel Atkinson N10 Owen Rodger Dyckhoff N11 Douglas Scott Eggleton N12 Amy Fitton-Davies N13 Elgan Rhys Frost O7 Henry Arthur James Jones O8 Saul Luesley O9 Samuel William Milford O10 Adam Robert Rigby O11 Thomas Ade Salu O12 Joseff Thomas O13 Emanuil Evgeniev Tolev P7 Tom West P8 Thomas Christopher Willis P9 Cyfrifiadureg a Deallusrwydd Artiffisial Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Owen David Ungoed Davies P10 Chengjin Liang P11 Cyfrifiadureg gyda Busnes a Rheolaeth Computer Science with Business and Management Marcin Bargiel P12 Cyfrifiadureg y Rhyngrwyd Internet Computing Asa Carrington Adam Connah Osian Llyr Davies David Michael Drew Lloyd Griffiths Matthew Harrison-Jones Robbie Jenkins Gethin Jones Iwan Jones Huldah Knox-Thomas Amy Longworth Mark Thomas Peters Daniel John Thorne Thomas Williams Jakub Zak P13 P20 P19 P18 P17 P16 P15 P14 O20 O19 O18 O17 O16 O15 O14 Cyfrifiaduron Symudol a Gwisgadwy (gan gynnwys Hyfforddiant Diwydiannol a Phroffesiynol Integredig) Mobile and Wearable Computing (inc Integrated Industrial and Professional Training) Maksym Kondej N20 Cyfrifiaduron Symudol a Gwisgadwy Mobile and Wearable Computing Katarzyna Maria Fijolek N19 Sylwester Kamil Mazur N18 Deallusrwydd Artiffisial a Roboteg Artificial Intelligence and Robotics John Dyer N17 Joseph Aaron Kitts N16 Aberystwyth University

20 Gorffennaf Seremoni 4 Sedd/Seat Deallusrwydd Artiffisial a Roboteg (gan gynnwys Hyfforddiant Diwydiannol a Phroffesiynol Integredig) Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (inc Integrated Industrial and Professional Training) James William Peter Hornby N15 James Edward Ravenscroft N14 Graffeg, Gweld a Gemau Cyfrifiadurol Computer Graphics, Vision and Games Merlyn Nathan Cooper M20 Piotr Galor M19 Jerzy Krzysztof Leszczynski M18 Filip Lisowski M17 Graffeg, Gweld a Gemau Cyfrifiadurol (a Hyfforddiant Diwydiannol a Phroffesiynol Integredig) Computer Graphics, Vision and Games (inc Integrated Industrial and Professional Training) Georgi Tanev Atanasov M16 Plamen Pavlov Evangelatov M15 Daniel Robert Hill M14 Cameron Mackenzie L20 Hristoz Stefanov Stefanov L19 Volen Plamenov Stoyanov L18 Emil Marinov Yosifov L17 Gwyddor y Gofod a Roboteg Space Science and Robotics Adam Templeman L16 Technoleg Gwybodaeth Busnes Business Information Technology Marcus Jon Cadman L15 Joshua Davies L14 Richard Evans K20 Mathew Farmer K19 Marcus Hall K18 Kyle Jordan Holloway K17 Kristian Rhys Howells K16 Phillip Meirion Hughes K15 Charlotte Laura Johnson K14 Matthew Martin Steven Phillips Keith Edward Roberts Ryan Wonfor J20 J19 J18 J17 Technoleg Gwybodaeth Busnes gyda Busnes a Rheolaeth Business Information Technology with Business and Management Jack Harry Joyce J16 Technoleg Gwybodaeth Busnes (gan gynnwys Hyfforddiant Diwydiannol a Phroffesiynol Integredig) Business Information Technology (inc Integrated Industrial and Professional Training) Alan Benjiman Bashford J15 Tom Clark J14 Samantha Dunn I20 Sebastian Graham I19 Jack Llewelyn Jenkins I18 Mathew Teague I17 Edward George Simon Weldon I16 Lucy Wills I15 Baglor mewn Peirianneg Bachelor of Engineering Peirianneg Meddalwedd (gan hynnwys Hyfforddiant Diwydiannol a Phroffesiynol Integredig) Software Engineering (inc Integrated Industrial and Professional Training) Thomas Daniel Keepings I14 Sam Marland H20 Andi Miller H19 Matthew Naylor H18 Ieuan Tudur Peace H17 Roberto Brian Sarrionandia H16 Prifysgol Aberystwyth

21 Graduation Ceremony 4 Sefydliad y Gwyddorau Biolegol, Amgylcheddol a Gwledig Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences Cyflwynir gan Bennaeth yr Adran, yr Athro Wayne Powell BSc MSc PhD DSc FLSW Presented by the Head of Department, Professor Wayne Powell BSc MSc PhD DSc FLSW Athro mewn Gwyddoniaeth Master of Science Diogelu Cyflenwadau Bwyd a Diod Food and Water Security Michal Barszcz H15 Laura Jane Brencher H14 Sarah Jane Crilly M21 Megan Perry M22 Subhanjan Ray M23 Leo Townsend M24 Gwyddor Ceffylau Equine Science Helen Suzanne Emily Convery Cara May Harding Jemma Louise O Brien Rose Heather Reader Gwyddor Da Byw Livestock Science Kevin Anthony Tonna Jennifer Tyson M25 M26 L21 L22 L23 L24 Doethur mewn Athroniaeth Doctor of Philosophy Gwyddorau Biolegol Biological Sciences Jennifer Bussell The effect of elevated UV-B and CO 2 on the rhizosphere of a sub-arctic heath system. David Comont Plant and community responses to Ultraviolet-B radiation L25 L26 Magdalena Markham K21 The Rpf-like proteins of Corynebacterium jeikeium K411 Michał Moś Senescence in the energy grass Miscanthus K22 Sandra Pierre K23 Moniliophthora perniciosa: proteome, host colonization and hormonal alterations in tomato Edward Thomas James Rochford From Preoperative to Postoperative: Bacterial Contamination of Orthopaedic Implant Materials Anushen Sivakumaran The application of post-genomic and epigenetic analyses to reveal the basis of ethylene mediated resistance against Botrytis cinerea in plants K24 K25 Aberystwyth University

22 Gorffennaf Seremoni 4 Adran Cyfrifiadureg Department of Computer Science Cyflwynir gan Bennaeth yr Adran, yr Athro Qiang Shen BSc MSc PhD DSc CEng FBCS FLSW Presented by the Head of Department, Professor Qiang Shen BSc MSc PhD DSc CEng FBCS FLSW Athro mewn Gwyddoniaeth Master of Science Sedd/Seat Cyfrifiadureg (Peirianneg Meddalwedd) Computer Science (Software Engineering) Jonathan David Esp K26 Adam Omelak J21 Doethur mewn Athroniaeth Doctor of Philosophy Cyfrifiadureg Computer Science Zhili Chen H21 Mammographic Image Analysis: Risk Assessment and Microcalci fication Classi fication Aspects Alexandros Giagkos Protocol Design and Implementation for Bee-Inspired Routing in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks H22 Systemau Deallus Intelligent Systems Felicity Taylor Ling Zheng J22 J23 Edward Michael Hadley Detection and Modelling of the Distribution of Linear Structures in Mammographic Images H23 Systemau Ymreolaethol Deallus Intelligent Autonomous Systems Sebastian John Clarke J24 Athro mewn Peirianneg Master in Engineering Peirianneg Meddalwedd (gan gynnwys Hyfforddiant Diwydiannol a Phroffesiynol Integredig) Software Engineering (inc Integrated Industrial and Professional Training) Paul Blundell J25 Finn Bryant J26 Sean James Howard I21 Lukasz Kaczor I22 Alison Helen Parker I23 Jakub Piatkowski I24 Richard Christopher Race I25 Petar Terziev I26 Claire Elizabeth Q Machine Learning Analysis of the Cultural and Cross-Cultural Aspects of Beauty in Music Michael Timothy Sheldon Intrinsically motivated developmental learning of communication in robotic agents H24 H25 Ziming Zeng G21 Medical Image Segmentation on Multimodality Images Doethuriaeth mewn Gwyddoniaeth Doctor of Science Yr Athro / Professor Qiang Shen Prifysgol Aberystwyth