Thesis presentations, roses and music marked the close of an intense period of study.
After months of research, writing and revision, graduating students at NMBU’s Faculty of Landscape and Society presented their theses this week and marked the end of their degrees with graduation ceremonies on our beautiful campus.
The format is simple but demanding: each student has around 20 minutes to present the question they set out to explore, how they approached it, and what they found. The presentation is followed by a discussion with the external examiner and supervisor as part of the final assessment.
“This is a moment when we see the breadth and quality of our education very clearly,” says Grete Patil, Pro-Dean for Education at the Faculty of Landscape and Society. “Our students work hands-on with real issues facing society. Their thesis presentations show academic maturity, independence and a strong understanding of how knowledge can contribute to better decisions for people, places and communities.”
Graduation days took place from 16 to 18 June this year. Closing ceremonies with speeches, roses and music rounded off the academic presentations. For students, the day was both an examination and a celebration: the end of an intense period of study, and the beginning of a new chapter.
“Our graduates leave NMBU with knowledge that matters,” says Dean Per Martin Norheim-Martinsen. “They have learned to analyse complex problems, and many have completed fieldwork or internships. They are equipped to contribute to better decisions for people, places and society. We are proud of what they have achieved, and we look forward to seeing what they do next.”
The Faculty of Landscape and Society congratulates each and every one of our graduating students, and thanks supervisors, examiners, staff, families and friends for helping make the graduation days a memorable conclusion to the academic year.
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