Petroc Celebrates Class Of 2025 University Centre Graduates.
The Queen’s Theatre in Barnstaple was filled with pride, excitement, and applause on Friday 7 November, as Petroc’s University Centre celebrated the achievements of its 2025 graduating class. Ninety students crossed the stage to receive their awards, marking the culmination of years of dedication, hard work, and perseverance.
The ceremony opened with a warm address from Victoria Squire, Associate Head of School – Education & Student Experience at the University of Plymouth, who congratulated the graduates on reaching this important milestone. She praised their resilience and ambition, highlighting the strong partnership between Petroc and the University of Plymouth in providing high-quality higher education opportunities in North Devon.
Delivering the Graduation Address, Jennifer Grout, Operations Director, EMEA, Eaton Aerospace Ltd, inspired the audience with reflections on leadership, innovation, and the importance of adaptability in an ever-changing global landscape. Drawing on her own experiences in the aerospace industry, she encouraged graduates to be bold, curious, and confident as they embark on their next chapters.
Representing the student body, Jon Walton, who graduated with a Foundation Degree in Sustainable Environment Management, gave a heartfelt Student Address. His words captured the spirit of the graduating class — one of determination, growth, and community. Jon reflected on the friendships formed, challenges overcome, and the shared commitment to creating positive change in their chosen fields.
This year’s cohort of 90 graduates represented a wide range of disciplines, from health and social care to engineering, business, environmental studies, creative media and more — a testament to the University Centres broad and impactful contribution to higher education in the region.
As caps flew and celebrations filled the theatre, the 2025 graduation ceremony stood as a proud reminder of what can be achieved through partnership, perseverance, and passion.
