Jubilation at University of Portsmouth graduation ceremonies - in 32 joyful pictures

It was smiles all round at one of Portsmouth’s iconic landmarks as thousands graduated from university today.

The first graduation ceremonies took place at the Portsmouth Guildhall on Tuesday, July 16 and thousands of students have flocked to Guildhall to celebrate the end of three years of hardwork. The festivities will continue into next week with around 8,300 students and over 26,000 accompanied guests at 24 ceremonies each filled to capacity.

Today (July 19), students in MSc international business and management and marketing and innovation, took to the stage to graduate with a masters degree.

Here are 32 fabulous pictures from the event:

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