To mark the final semester of their final year, academics and tutors gathered all the third years of BEng programmes for a celebration event.

The evening brought together students, alumni, industry partners, and staff to reflect on the journey our students have taken—and to help them prepare for their exciting paths ahead.

Head of School, Prof Hazel Screen and Prof James Busfield spoke with pride about the bright futures the graduating students have ahead of them, offering advice and guidance on how to navigate and prepare for success.

At a panel titled ‘Industry Needs and Your Journey After Graduation', alumni and industry representatives shared insights on the skills graduates need today, how employer expectations are evolving, and the growing impact of AI across all sectors.

A huge thank you to our panel, alumni, Dr Paddy Cullen from Methanox, Visiting Professor Alok Gupta; Dr Declan Carolan, and SEMS Careers Consultant Pash Selopal – chaired brilliantly by Professor Paul Balcombe.

The second panel focused on final year projects and preparing for their viva, offering practical advice on resilience, dealing with setbacks, and turning project experience into skills for the workplace and postgraduate study. Thank you to our contributors Dr Stefaan Verbruggen, Dr Yousef Zawareh, Dr Karen Shoop, and our alumni panel members for such valuable guidance.

The event ended with a Q&A and networking – fueled by cake and pizza.