22 September 2025: The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s (º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ) September 2025 round of graduation ceremonies takes place today and tomorrow at the National Convention Centre Canberra (NCCC), with almost 1,800 students to be conferred by Vice-Chancellor and President The Honourable Bill Shorten.
Graduates from across º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s five faculties – Arts and Design; Education; Science and Technology; Business, Government and Law; and Health – officially close this chapter of their university journey. In this round, the number of postgraduate students being awarded a degree exceeds undergraduates, with over 1,100 and 650 in each cohort respectively – underscoring the appeal of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ degrees for mature-aged students as well as school leavers.
An impressive lineup of high-profile speakers will speak at each ceremony, drawing on their impactful professional and personal experiences to motivate and inspire º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ graduates as they go out into the world. Speakers include Senator The Honourable Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance, Women, the Public Service, and Government Services; The Honourable Mark Butler MP, Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and Health and Ageing; Glenn Keys AO, Founder and Executive Chairman, Aspen Medical; Bill Kelty AC, former Secretary of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU); and Professor Tanya Monro AC, Chief Defence Scientist.
Mr Shorten congratulated the class of 2025, an “assembly brimming with pride”, and acknowledged the important roles that family, friends, teachers and peers played in the achievement of the milestone.
“We celebrate the sense of achievement, the pride of loved ones who are here to witness this rite of passage, and the eagerness to find out what now lies beyond your years of sacrifice and hard work,” he said.
“It has been our privilege here at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to help support you in achieving your dreams, and fulfilling your ambitions and vocations.”
Addressing the graduates, Mr Shorten said that their careers will demand critical thinking skills and intellect, and will motivate them to remain curious and inquisitive.
“Because your journey in pursuit of knowledge does not end today – it is our duty to keep learning and refreshing our skills so we can continue to serve our community,” he said.
“While today marks the end of one chapter, your relationship with the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ will continue as you join the ranks of our growing alumni – and we will value your insights into your time here as we refine the Reconnected plan and truly make º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ the university of connection, support and real-world readiness.”