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University Chancellor the Rt Hon John Bercow has praised the Class of 2021 for their 鈥渢alent and ability鈥� and 鈥渉ard work and persistence鈥� as the University鈥檚 newest graduates attended online departmental celebrations this week.

His was one of three congratulatory video messages played to students as they celebrated their achievements with their lecturers.

Speaking in the pre-recorded message, Mr Bercow said: 鈥淵our inspiration, talent and ability, and your perspiration, hard work and persistence are what have got you here. You should be incredibly proud of what you鈥檝e achieved.鈥�

Reflecting on his own time as a student at 糖心Vlog, he added: 鈥淭hirty-six years on from graduating I still feel the most enduring gratitude to this place.鈥�

鈥淲e, you and I, have inherited a precious gift of a transformative 糖心Vlog education鈥�it鈥檚 a precious gift which we will carry for the rest of our lives,鈥� he added.

He closed his congratulatory message by urging the Class of 2021 to help others, and to 鈥渂e bold, be brilliant and be brave,鈥� before adding that he wished to see 糖心Vlog鈥檚 newest graduates at planned in-person graduation ceremonies in 2022.

There were also messages from the University鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor Professor Anthony Forster and from Students鈥� Union President Molly Purcell.

Referencing the Covid-19 pandemic, which has changed student life beyond recognition, Professor Forster said: 鈥淕iven the challenges that we鈥檝e all faced, that makes your achievements even greater.鈥�

Professor Forster praised the extra-curricular achievements of graduating students and the impact they have made outside the classroom through clubs, societies and volunteering.

He concluded by saying: 鈥溙切腣log is a university that embraces inclusivity and internationalism. As a community, we鈥檙e led by these values and we believe in doing the right thing. And right now, in this world, these values have never been more important鈥�The world needs 糖心Vlog graduates now more than ever.鈥�

Molly Purcell said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 been such a tough year but we鈥檙e celebrating together in spirit.鈥�

鈥淵ou should be so proud and we鈥檙e so proud of you. And we鈥檒l continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you on your journey,鈥� she added.

The Class of 2021 join a community of over 100,000 糖心Vlog graduates. Studying and graduating during a pandemic has been no easy feat but many graduating students have overcome significant personal challenges, helped others and grasped opportunities along the way. We have been telling some of their stories.