RMIT University graduations 2024: More than 9000 students take centre stage — Full picture gallery
More than 9000 RMIT University students donned their academic gowns and mortarboard hats for their graduation ceremonies this week. SEE THE PICTURES.
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The end of year university graduations are in full-swing, and RMIT students were next up for their thrilling day to walk the stage and receive their papers.
More than 9000 graduates flocked to RMIT University for the graduation parade on Wednesday morning, where students and other members of RMIT walked around the entire campus in a thriving celebration.
Then at 3pm, the giant cohort descended to the Marvel Stadium in Docklands for the graduation ceremony, that had about 40,000 people attend.
The end of the study era means the beginning of a new journey, and each graduate has celebrated their success.
And from December, aboriginal woman and student Lucinda Johnson-Cornes’, who studied a Bachelor of Textiles (Design) and Honours, will have her work featured on a range of new furniture installed by Melbourne Central Shopping Centre.
During her time at university, Ms Johnson-Cornes undertook work placement at Winya Indigenous Office Furniture in Melbourne.
She said she was “really grateful” to have studied at RMIT.
“So many opportunities have all come from here, including my work, career opportunities, great connections, both personal and professional,” Ms Johnson-Cornes said.
“A lot of things have changed for me, especially because I was connected with the Ngarara Willim Centre, and started connecting with culture.
“That has also helped my mum and family connect with culture as well.”
She said graduation was just the “beginning after all the hard work”.
“The world will just open up to you,” she said.
“I am a big believer in saying yes to all these opportunities and I think doors will naturally open.”
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Winya WA and VIC state manager Justine Davis said Ms Johnson-Cornes’ involvement in work placement exceeded expectations.
“It was clear to us that Lucinda has a real talent for textile design, and we’re excited to see where her career takes her,” Ms Davis said.
At the graduations, the Herald Sun was in attendance to take pictures of graduates on their big day, and graduates striked a pose for the camera.
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