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Professor Sir Colin Campbell LLD
Chairman, U21Global Board
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Dear Graduates,
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate you on gaining your U21Global degree. I know that the education that has been provided towards this degree will stand you in good stead in your future career.
Successfully completing a degree is, in itself, worthy of celebration, considering the enormous amount of time and effort that you have spent in studying hard, often late into the night. But, a degree featuring the crests of some of the leading universities around the world is very special, as it provides clear evidence to employers and colleagues of the quality of the education provided. It is unusual today to see a degree from a consortium of universities, rather than from a single university. The U21 consortium of research-based universities is pioneering a new approach to tertiary education, and many universities and accreditation bodies around the world are looking at U21Global to set the standards for those that may follow.
To date, we can report considerable success. The U21Global student numbers are accelerating rapidly as our reputation spreads – we now have over 6,000 students. Companies, in particular, are signing corporate training contracts for thousands and thousands more. This is, in some ways, the best form of accreditation that can be provided. Employers, who believe that the U21Global education is the best that they can find for their employees, are likely to look very positively on those who already have a degree from U21Global. It also provides confirmation of several recent surveys about online education which have reported that not only is online education rapidly increasing in popularity, but that senior leaders of the largest universities believe that it is now providing a quality of teaching and learning that is equal to, and commensurate with, traditional campus-based education.
At U21Global, we believe that we are pioneers in providing the highest quality of education in an online environment. You are also pioneers, since, when you started your U21Global degree, online education was not well developed as it is now, and a consortium-based degree was a new idea. We have already been positively reviewed and accredited by international authorities. We have awards for the quality of our education. In just half a decade, we have become a leader in online graduate education, and that is exceptional.
You are an essential part of this success story. We would not have been able to get such positive feedback without having students like you who have made significant achievements in their learning. And, we trust that this success will not stop here. We look forward to hearing about your progress and your successes in your current and future employment. We hope that you will keep in touch with U21Global through our alumni network, and hopefully as a mentor to our future graduates.
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Nick Hutton
Chief Executive Officer, U21Global
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Dear Graduates,
Many congratulations and well done! It is time for celebration, once again. A celebration of not only your hard work and determination but also your faith and trust in U21Global. I am sure you and your families are filled with a great sense of pride and achievement. So are we at U21Global. I applaud your success and I am proud to be able to share your feelings and aspirations on this special day.
Today, U21Global has become well established in the field of e-learning and has carved a niche for itself as an example to many aspiring academic e-learning institutions. We have grown in number and strength and our endeavour to develop and offer higher education programmes in partnership with renowned universities has paid off. You stand here as shining examples and your accomplishment speaks for itself.
As you know, U21Global is backed by globally reputable member universities and strives to maintain high academic quality. Our track record over the years shows that many key players in various industries and professions have shown keen interest in our executive programmes. With our network spreading successfully to a wider spectrum in the global market, we are perceived by international accreditation bodies as one of the best providers of online education anywhere in the world.
Today, you have done us proud. The knowledge you have acquired is not just a key to enhancing your professional career but a major milestone in your life. Look at every challenge as an opportunity and every opportunity as a platform to grow and don’t forget, never be afraid to try something new.
I wish you all great success and happiness in your career, family and personal pursuits.
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