GALLERY: UniSQ graduates celebrate

Hundreds of UniSQ students celebrated their academic achievements at graduation ceremonies at Empire Theatres. See the photos of the special moments here.

University of Southern Queensland students have marked the completion of their studies at graduation ceremonies with family and friends this week.

The graduation ceremonies saw hundreds of students come together in celebration of their academic achievements. Two sessions were held each day over three days at Empire Theatres, concluding with the final ceremony on Wednesday afternoon.

See all the photos of the special moments from all the days below.

Graduate Sushmita Shrestha (Bachelor of Nursing) with dad Subarna Man Shrestha and sister Jyoti Shrestha at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Faculty medallist Tanya Allen (Bachelor of Arts) with husband Roger and son Nicholas Allen at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduates (from left) Courtney Locke (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Laws), Lachlan Willmot (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Laws) and Rachel Stephens (Bachelor of Laws) at UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations Studies) graduate Isobel Power with friend Jessica Beare at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Laura Ayles (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Laws) with family (from left) Alex Dyball, Sarah Ayles, Emmie Ayles and Robyn Ayles at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Associate Degree of Communication and Media graduate Madison Imhoff with parents Michelle and Rod Imhoff at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Cousins (from left) Anmol Buttar (Bachelor of Environmental Science) Avreen Buttar (Bachelor of Nursing) and Anshdeep Singh (Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Stevie Moffat (Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business) with Justin Byers at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Laws graduate Ryan Cooney with family (from left) Heather, David and Skye Cooney at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Francesca Horchner (Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts) with Katie Jones (left) and Crystal Hoolihan at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Harry Schneider (Bachelor of Creative Arts (Music)) with parents John and Michelle Schneider at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Cousins (from left) Anmol Buttar (Bachelor of Environmental Science) Avreen Buttar (Bachelor of Nursing) and Anshdeep Singh (Bachelor of Engineering (Civil)) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Stevie Moffat (Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Business) with Justin Byers at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Francesca Horchner (Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Arts) with Katie Jones (left) and Crystal Hoolihan at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduates (from left) Courtney Locke (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Laws), Lachlan Willmot (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Laws) and Rachel Stephens (Bachelor of Laws) at UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Laws graduate Kiera Lynam with fiance Justin Lonergan (left) and brother Nick Lynam at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Lachlan Willmot (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Laws) with family (from left) Stephen, Nerida and Kaden Willmot at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduates (from left) Courtney Locke (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Laws), Lachlan Willmot (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Laws) and Rachel Stephens (Bachelor of Laws) at UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brother and sister graduates Joshua Waikali (Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil)) and Rachael Waiakali (Bachelor of Laws) with dad Jonathan Waiakali and mum Lina Waiakali at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jade Ingle (Bachelor of Laws) with family (from left) Stephen Ingle, Reece Wise, Michele O'Sullivan, Darrell Ingle and Christine Wise at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brother and sister graduates Joshua Waikali (Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil)) and Rachael Waiakali (Bachelor of Laws) with dad Jonathan Waiakali and mum Lina Waiakali at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brother and sister graduates Joshua Waikali (Bachelor of Engineering Science (Civil)) and Rachael Waiakali (Bachelor of Laws) with dad Jonathan Waiakali and mum Lina Waiakali at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Communication and Media graduate Sophie Delmodes with family (from left) Cam, Jake and Penny Delmodes at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brady Albrand (Master of Arts) with family (from left) Kathryn Cotter, Leanne Albrand and Ken Albrand at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Laura Ayles (Bachelor of Business and Commerce, Bachelor of Laws) with family (from left) Alex Dyball, Sarah Ayles, Emmie Ayles and Robyn Ayles at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Arts (Literature and Creative Writing) graduate Mitchell Collins with family (from left) Ashlee Watt, Narelle Collins and Brett Collins at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate Sushmita Shrestha (Bachelor of Nursing) with dad Subarna Man Shrestha and sister Jyoti Shrestha at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) graduate Lauren Young with Dylan Hose at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Participating in a smoking ceremony are Kathleen Wincen (holding the coolamon) and (from left) Melissa Montgomery, graduate Emily Montgomery (Graduate Diploma of Business) and Unce Wayne Fossey at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Stephen Brennan (Bachelor of Engineering Science with distinction) and Alison Diete at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Desley Casey congratulates daughter Joanne Casey on graduating with a Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jabin Smith (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)) with daughters Heidi (left) and Charlotte and wife Rebecca Smith at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Associate Degree of Spatial Science graduate Jai Chesney has fun with mum Bea Chesney at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) graduate Kacey Martland with husband Lyle Martland at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Business graduate Megan Vlok with James Matthews and Tayla Weyer at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tarrant Moss (Bachelor of Engineering Science) with wife Laura Moss and parents Shelley and Allan Moss at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Desley Casey congratulates daughter Joanne Casey on graduating with a Bachelor of Business and Commerce at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate Certificate of Business graduate Georgina Humphrys with (from left) Denise McTaggart, Margarethe Werny, Curtis Humphrys and Elmar Werny at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate Certificate of Business graduate Georgina Humphrys with (from left) Denise McTaggart, Margarethe Werny, Curtis Humphrys and Elmar Werny at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Kathleen Wincen prepares for a smoking ceremony at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Stephen Brennan (Bachelor of Engineering Science with distinction) and Alison Diete at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Participating in a smoking ceremony are (from left) Kathleen Wincen, graduate Emily Montgomery (Graduate Diploma of Business) and Unce Wayne Fossey at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) graduate Kacey Martland with husband Lyle Martland at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tarrant Moss (Bachelor of Engineering Science) with wife Laura Moss and parents Shelley and Allan Moss at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Emily Montgomery (Graduate Diploma of Business) and pose for photos after a smoking ceremony at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Business graduate Megan Vlok with James Matthews and Tayla Weyer at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Associate Degree of Spatial Science graduate Jai Chesney has fun with mum Bea Chesney at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jabin Smith (Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)) with daughters Heidi (left) and Charlotte and wife Rebecca Smith at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jason Allom (Bachelor of Engineering Science) with parents Raymond and Annette Allom at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate Patrick Li (Master of Engineering, with distinction) with his son Dominic Li at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Business and Commerce graduate Rebecca Carter with family (from left) Luke, Michell and Anthony Carter at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduates (from left) Elizabeth Beech (Master of Business), Casey Richards (Bachelor of Education (Primary)) and Zoe Sobczak (Bachelor of Business) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Associate Degree of Spatial Science graduate Jai Chesney has fun with mum Bea Chesney at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Associate Degree of Spatial Science graduate Kate Brauns with husband Mick Brauns, daughter Rose and son Henry at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Business graduate Josh Stephenson with stepdad Craig Jordensen and mum Kaylene Stephenson at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jason Allom (Bachelor of Engineering Science) with parents Raymond and Annette Allom at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Associate Degree of Spatial Science graduate Kate Brauns with husband Mick Brauns, daughter Rose and son Henry at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate Patrick Li (Master of Engineering, with distinction) with his son Dominic Li at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduates (from left) Elizabeth Beech (Master of Business), Casey Richards (Bachelor of Education (Primary)) and Zoe Sobczak (Bachelor of Business) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Luke Robertson (Bachelor of Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering)) with wife Dannielle Robertson at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Luke Robertson (Bachelor of Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering)) with wife Dannielle Robertson at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 graduation ceremonies

Valedictorian, Luke Neale (Bachelor of Mathematics and Statistics with 1st class honours) and An-Rieta Owen at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Kara Montefiore (Masters of Science), Clare Whyte (Bach of Science Honours) and Jyothi Thomas (Bach of Science-Food Science) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Isabel and Ronald Mberi (Assoc Deg Electrical Engineering) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(From left) Sona Maharjan, Sabin Maharjan (Masters of Computer Technology), Batsal Awaley (Masters of Science-Data Science), Shalil Awaley at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Kulwinder Kaur (Bach of Nursing) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Kaitlin Shields, Andrew Shields, Emma Shields (Bach of Science) and Dominic West-McInnes at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(From left) Lisa Walker, Shannon Fagan (Bach of Science-Psychology), Paddy Fagan, Karen Rowe at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Sean Hildebrand (Bachelor of IT) (left) and Peter Moore (Masters of Science) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Kate Taylor (Bach of Arts with Distinction and Bach of Science with Distinction) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Rubina Thapa, Pratiksha Koirala, Sunita Thapa, Hemanta Thapa (Masters of Information Systems), Rabindra Thapa and Mridul Ghimire at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Deepinder Kaur (Masters of IT) and Harshit Walia at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(back from left) Samantha and Andrew Gravett (Masters of Science Astrophysics) with Olivia and Zachary Gravett at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Teresa Grimsey, Erinna Grimsey (Bach of Nursing) and Jason Grimsey at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Deepinder Kaur (Masters of IT) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Gillian O'Neill (Assoc Degree Communication and Media), Anna O'Neill, Robert O'Neill, Ruby O'Neill and Trish Bennett at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(from left) Navpreet Singh Rao, Bhupinder Kaur Gurm, Gurjot Singh Gurm, Sharanjeet Kaur Gurm (Bachelor Medical Laboratory Science) and Navdeep Kaur Rao at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Eddie Eales (Bach of IT) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(From left) Jess Watson, Kate McDermott (Bach of Science Honours) holding Owly McDermott and Rhonda McDermott at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(From left) Deeb Shakya, Begita Adhikari (Masters of Science-Agriculture) and Devita Adhikari at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres. Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Namrata Sunuwar (Bachelor of Nursing) with friends (from left) Nishan Gharti Magar, Prakash Gurung and Muna Tamang at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Leki Zangmo with friend Angela Shrestha at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Dhanya Joy with dad Joy Philip and mum Lissy Joy at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brother and sister Anish Thapa and Ajita Thapa each graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Gurjodh Singh Sohi with mum Jagdish Kaur Sohi and dad Lakhmir Singh Sohi at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Kirsten Nothdurft celebrates with (from left) Liz Reis, Bev Pollard, Warren Nothdurft, Merilyn Nothdurft and Barbara Ashurst at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brother and sister Anish Thapa and Ajita Thapa each graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Centenary Heights State High School friends reunite as they graduate together, Madison Jewell (left) (Bachelor of Paramedicine) and Innika Parke (Bachelor of Nursing) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Mikyoung Shim (Bachelor of Nursing) celebrates with husband Sung Joon Park and son Mogeon Park at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jodie Liddle (Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education)) with daughter Peyton Liddle at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brother and sister Anish Thapa and Ajita Thapa each graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Anish Thapa (left) and Nabin Gautam celebrate their Bachelor of Nursing graduation at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Dylan Campbell congratulates wife Karen Campbell on her Bachelor of Human Services degree at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Dhanya Joy with family (from left) dad Joy Philip, Diana Joy, Divine Joy and mum Lissy Joy at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Kuljit Singh Gill at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Annaliese Turner with best friend Tahlia Doyle at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Rebecca Nothdurft celebrates with Luke Zimmermann and their sons Ryann and baby Blakely Zimmermann at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Information Technology graduate Sanoj Meegamu Gamaralalage with dad Erick Meegamu Gamaralalage and mum Annat Fernado at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Prakash Gurung congratulates Namrata Sunuwar on her graduation with a Bachelor of Nursing at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Mikyoung Shim (Bachelor of Nursing) celebrates with husband Sung Joon Park and son Mogeon Park at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Brother and sister Anish Thapa and Ajita Thapa each graduate with a Bachelor of Nursing at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jodie Liddle (Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education)) with daughter Peyton Liddle at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate (Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education)) Jodie Liddle with family (from left) baby Sadie Liddle, Peyton Liddle, Daniel Roebuck and Paul Roebuck at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Jodie Liddle (Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education)) with daughter Peyton Liddle at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) graduate Tom Claydon with family (from left) Matt, Karen, Harry and Nick Claydon at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Centenary Heights State High School friends reunite as they graduate together, Madison Jewell (left) (Bachelor of Paramedicine) and Innika Parke (Bachelor of Nursing) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Dylan Campbell congratulates wife Karen Campbell on her Bachelor of Human Services degree at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Annaliese Turner with best friend Tahlia Doyle at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Leki Zangmo with friend Angela Shrestha at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Mark Porter with Ryanda Prosser at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Kuljit Singh Gill with family members (from left) Avneet Kaur, Balvir Kaur, Kamaljit Kaur Gill, Kohinoor Kaur and Lovepreet Kaur at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Namrata Sunuwar (Bachelor of Nursing) with friends (from left) Nishan Gharti Magar, Prakash Gurung and Muna Tamang at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Prakash Gurung congratulates Namrata Sunuwar on her graduation with a Bachelor of Nursing at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Leki Zangmo gets prepped by friend Angela Shrestha at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Rebecca Nothdurft celebrates with Luke Zimmermann and their sons Ryann and baby Blakely Zimmermann at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Gurjodh Singh Sohi with mum Jagdish Kaur Sohi and dad Lakhmir Singh Sohi at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Mark Porter with Ryanda Prosser at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Larissa Davis (Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Mental Health Counselling)) celebrates with CC Davis and Michael Kent at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduates Madison Fitch (left) and Kathryn Bardsley at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Kayle-Ann Robertson with family (from left) Jenah-May Robertson, Hudson Jennings, Sonya Pillar and Robyn-Ann Woolley at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Leki Zangmo with friends (from left) Angela Shrestha, Jigme Thinley and Ugyen Zangmo at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Annaliese Turner with best friend Tahlia Doyle at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Dhanya Joy with dad Joy Philip and mum Lissy Joy at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduates Madison Fitch (left) and Kathryn Bardsley at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Kayle-Ann Robertson with family (from left) Jenah-May Robertson, Hudson Jennings, Sonya Pillar and Robyn-Ann Woolley at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Tuesday, August 23, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Monday, August 22, 2022 graduation ceremonies

Graduate Emily Grimsley (Masters of Eduaction) with family (from left) Simon, Louise, Harry and Daniel Grimsley at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate Joshua Parkinson (Bachelor of Engineering Science (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)) with wife Niomi Parkinson and their kids Lola and Cohen at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduating with a Master of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) is Luke Hempenstall with family (from left) Tony, Peter, Rebecca, Erin and Jillian Hempenstall at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduating with a Master of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) is Gary Thompson with wife Melita Thompson and their kids Jared, Walter and Aurora at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduating with a Master of Engineering Practice is Patricia Farrow with Joan Brosnan and Byron Farrow at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduating with a Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) with distinction is Rose Luna pictured with daughters Pippa (left) and Amity at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduating with a Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) with distinction is Rose Luna pictured with daughters Pippa (left) and Amity at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduating with a Master of Education (Guidance and Counselling) with distinction is Rose Luna pictured with daughters Pippa (left) and Amity at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Syd Hume congratulates Breanna Regan on her Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) (Clinical Exercise Physiology) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Syd Hume congratulates Breanna Regan on her Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) (Clinical Exercise Physiology) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Syd Hume congratulates Breanna Regan on her Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) (Clinical Exercise Physiology) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Gabrielle Alder-Hughes graduates with a Master of Education with Distinction pictured with husband Daniel Alder-Hughes and their kids Teddy and Darcey at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Gabrielle Alder-Hughes graduates with a Master of Education with Distinction pictured with husband Daniel Alder-Hughes and their kids Teddy and Darcey at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Commerce graduate Jennifer Joseph with her kids Amelia (left), Ashton and Annabelle Hart at UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Amy Reibelt graduating with a Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary) with Michael O'Brien at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate Angus Sutherland (Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary)) with family (from left) Anna Sutherland, Sophie Sutherland, Cathie Sutherland and Hugh Sutherland at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate Alec Roberts (Associate Degree of Spatial Science) with family (from left) Alan Roberts, Josh Roberts, Shilah Strazzieri, Ben Roberts and Keryn Roberts at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Commerce graduate Jennifer Joseph with family (from left) Pilan Kanau, Ashton Hart, Annabelle Hart and Amelia Hart at UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Master of Clinical Psychology graduates Sha Mazaheri and Daniel He at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Master of Clinical Psychology graduates Sha Mazaheri and Daniel He at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Patria Patava congratulates son Daniel Patava on his double degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Patria Patava congratulates son Daniel Patava on his double degree of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) graduate Annica Putzolu with mum Lisa Putzolu (graduated 30 years ago with a Bachelor of Education) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) graduate Annica Putzolu with her brother Dante Putzolu at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduating with a Master of Learning and Teaching (Secondary) is Gary Thompson with wife Melita Thompson and their kids Jared, Walter and Aurora at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate Joshua Parkinson (Bachelor of Engineering Science (Electrical & Electronic Engineering)) with wife Niomi Parkinson and their kids Lola and Cohen at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Amy Reibelt graduating with a Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary) with Michael O'Brien at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Ben Fabbro congratulates graduate Bianca Battoraro (Master of Education with Distinction) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Ben Fabbro congratulates graduate Bianca Battoraro (Master of Education with Distinction) at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) graduate Annica Putzolu with her brother Dante Putzolu at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduating with a Bachelor of Paramedicine is Elizabeth Hockam with family (from left) Heidi Hockam, Luanne Kent and Annabelle Hockam at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduating with a Bachelor of Paramedicine is Elizabeth Hockam with family (from left) Heidi Hockam, Luanne Kent and Annabelle Hockam at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Graduate Sarah Brookes (Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary)) with Jordan Mayfield and Kim Brookes at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Master of Clinical Psychology graduates (from left) Sha Mazaheri, Michelle Dominiak, Annie Jacob, Nadia Snip, Emily Blatchford, Tamara Gaynor and Anne Fulton at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Master of Clinical Psychology graduates (from left) Sha Mazaheri, Michelle Dominiak, Annie Jacob, Nadia Snip, Emily Blatchford, Tamara Gaynor and Anne Fulton at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Peter Gandhi with family (from left) Esther Gandhi, Jessica Peter, Hezron Peter Gandhi, Hezdern Peter Gandhi and Hezryne Peter Gandhi at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Nirmal Acharya with his wife Padmaja Kar and son Kiaan Acharya at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Kelvin Getley with family (from left) Frances Retsas, Hayden Strong, Tayla Strong, Kylie Strong, Lorna Getley and Matt Strong at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Laura Healy with family (from left) Helen Healy, William Steadman and Ian Healy at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Sudhan Shah with his wife Nibedita Shah at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Nirmal Acharya with his wife Padmaja Kar and son Kiaan Acharya at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy Tania Leach with family and friends (from left) Susie Klein, Isobel Leach, Isaac Leach, Trisha Leach, Andrew Leach and Annie Saunders at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Kay Lembo with family (from left) Ian Shelton, Val Shelton and Lucy Lembo at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Peter Gandhi with family (from left) Esther Gandhi, Jessica Peter, Hezron Peter Gandhi, Hezdern Peter Gandhi and Hezryne Peter Gandhi at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Kay Lembo with family (from left) Ian Shelton, Val Shelton, Peter Lembo and Lucy Lembo at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Ammar Majeed with wife Suzan Abdalameer and their kids (from left) Roqaya, Sama and Istabrq Sabri at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Laura Healy with family (from left) Helen Healy, William Steadman and Ian Healy at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Sudhan Shah with his wife Nibedita Shah at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Professional Studies graduate Wade Azmy with his wife Suzan Azmy at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy (Education) graduate Caroline Blackley with husband Stephan Blackley at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Professional Studies graduate Wade Azmy with his wife Suzan Azmy at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy (Education) graduate Caroline Blackley with husband Stephan Blackley at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Ammar Majeed with wife Suzan Abdalameer and their kids (from left) Istabrq, Sama and Roqaya Sabri at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Supply Chain Management graduate Ali Alhammadi with son Hamad Alhammadi at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Christie Han with mum Jessie Chua at UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Nicholas Lee with family (from left) Harriet Lee, Thomas Lee, Georgie Garde, Charlie Lee, Guy Vickerman, Beryl Lee and Jenny Vickerman at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Jenisha Poudel with her dad Hom Nath Poudel, mum Laxmi Poudel and boyfriend Shree Neupane at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Supply Chain Management graduate Ali Alhammadi with son Hamad Alhammadi at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Bachelor of Nursing graduate Jenisha Poudel with her dad Hom Nath Poudel and mum Laxmi Poudel at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Susan Abel with parents Tom and Betty Allan at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Christie Han with mum Jessie Chua and dad Han H Y at UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Supply Chain Management graduate Ali Alhammadi at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Susan Abel with kids (from left) Tom, Sean and Bella Abel at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Susan Abel with parents Tom and Betty Allan at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Susan Abel with parents Tom and Betty Allan at the UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Christie Han with mum Jessie Chua at UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer

Doctor of Philosophy graduate Christie Han with mum Jessie Chua at UniSQ graduation ceremony at Empire Theatres, Monday, August 22, 2022. Picture: Kevin Farmer