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Exeter University class of 2020 graduate at last

BBC Exeter University graduation at Truro CathedralBBC
Hats off for the students who had to wait years for their graduation ceremony

Exeter University students who finished their studies in 2020 have finally been able to mark their graduation.

Lockdown restrictions in the coronavirus pandemic put a stop to graduation ceremonies.

The pandemic also meant students could not go to lectures in person and did much of their learning online.

But Exeter's Penryn campus in Cornwall made up for lost time, seeing thousands of students who missed out officially graduate at Truro Cathedral.

Hope Juster-Horfield
Hope Juster-Horfield: "It just feels really special"

Graduate Hope Juster-Horfield said: "This week there's been over 2,000 students down here in Cornwall going through their graduation and the ceremony.

"It just feels really special to see three generations of graduates coming together at the same time."

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Emmanuel Akogwu Teeyamz Akogwu said: "It's something I've always wanted to do"

Graduate Emmanuel Akogwu Teeyamz Akogwu said: "Coming down to Truro for the graduation makes me really happy.

"It's something I've always wanted to do."

Graduate Portia Riding said: "It's been a very long time coming and I didn't think it was actually going to happen, but it's been worth the wait."

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