CHARM-EU students graduate at special ceremony in Trinity

CHARM-EU students graduate at special ceremony in Trinity

39 CHARM-EU students graduated today at a special ceremony in Trinity College Dublin. The graduates of CHARM-EU’s Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability were joined by their families and friends in Trinity’s Public Theatre, in the heart of the university’s historic campus in Dublin.

The students who graduated today are true change-makers and go out into the world to create solutions to the global challenges of the 21st century.

A graduate holds his degree during a graduation ceremony

The ceremony was a joyous celebration of the graduates’ achievements during their Master’s programme. This is the first time that a CHARM-EU graduation has been held in Trinity, one of the founding members of the CHARM-EU university alliance.

Graduation day is the most joyful day in the academic year, for our graduates and for us,’ said CHARM-EU Secretary General, Meritxell Chaves. ‘We are so proud you, our graduates who have been challenged and worked so hard to become what you are now: sustainability change-makers. I am constantly inspired by your enthusiasm and passion and excited to see the impact you are making and will make on our future.’ 

Three women stand together, smiling at the camera. One of them is wearing a graduation cap and gown.
L-R: Trinity Provost Linda Doyle with Katrina Drake, CHARM-EU graduate, and Joanna Drake, European Deputy Director General for Research and Innovation

 ‘My warmest congratulations to today’s graduates,’ said Trinity’s Vice-Provost, Professor Orla Sheils. ‘Earning a Master’s degree is a remarkable achievement, reflecting not only your hard work and commitment but also your dedication to tackling real-world challenges. CHARM-EU’s unique international challenge-based programme brings students from diverse backgrounds together to collaborate across disciplines and engage with stakeholders to create meaningful change. We are proud to celebrate your success here at Trinity today and excited to see the impact you will continue to make in the world.’

A group of graduates and academics stand together after a graduation ceremony in Trinity College Dublin
CHARM-EU graduates stand with the Academic Council in Trinity College Dublin

CHARM-EU’s Master’s in Global Challenges for Sustainability is a unique programme during which students can choose to study at any of CHARM-EU’s partner universities. The programme is flexible, student-led and founded on CHARM-EU’s own educational principles of inclusivity, diversity, sustainability and academic excellence.

Find out more about the Master’s here.

See a full gallery from the ceremony here:

A graduate waits to receive his degree

A graduate holds her degree
Several graduates wait to receive their degrees