From Campus to Career: LSST Graduates Step into the Future
By Kunal Chan Mehta | Article Date: 5 August 2025
“Ad astra per aspera” – through hardships to the stars – aptly encapsulates the journey of this year’s LSST graduates, whose perseverance, passion and purpose were celebrated in a moving graduation ceremony that marked not just academic achievement but also their transformation.
LSST proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its latest cohort of graduates this month, honouring students who completed their BNU-accredited degrees in BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science with Foundation and BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation. The ceremony brought together students, families, faculty and friends for a day of pride and anticipation for what lies ahead.
Mr Ali Jafar Zaidi, Deputy CEO of LSST, lauded the graduates for their unwavering diligence: “Graduation signifies the culmination of both courage and commitment. It embodies not only the academic excellence of our students but also their resilience and visionary outlook for the future. We take immense pride in standing alongside them as they embark on new chapters brimming with purpose and potential.”
Elena Soare, LSST’s Student Union President, said: ‘I am immensely proud to represent a student body so full of resilience, ambition and heart. The future is brighter because of what our graduates bring to it.’
Charlie Tennant, LSST’s Vice Principal, emphasised the institution’s ongoing dedication to nurturing student achievement: “This graduation stands as a living testament to LSST’s ethos to illuminate lives through inclusive and exemplary higher education. Today’s graduates are not just degree-holders – they are agents of change. Their dedication inspires us all and we eagerly anticipate the positive imprint they will leave on society and industry alike.”
Charlie added: “LSST remains steadfast in championing inclusivity, excellence and lifelong learning – one graduate at a time.”
Syed Rizvi, Academic Dean of LSST Elephant & Castle and LSST Stratford, as well as Dean of Learning and Teaching, underscored the vital importance of lifelong learning and the graduates’ capacity to effect meaningful community impact: “Today’s graduates possess far more than degrees – they carry with them the mindset, skillset and heart set to lead with empathy and distinction. They exemplify LSST’s foundational ethos of accessible education, empowering individuals not only to transform their own lives but also to uplift those around them.”
Dr Wendy Wigley, Head of Student Lifecycle and Partnerships at LSST, reflected on the magnitude of the occasion: “The academic journey transcends personal development – it is about elevating others as we progress. With each passing graduation, my pride grows stronger. Congratulations to every individual who crossed the stage; your success is a shared triumph and a profound source of joy.”
The ceremony affirmed LSST’s enduring commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality education that unlocks opportunity for learners from all walks of life. Through its robust foundation pathways and bespoke support services, and recent 94.5% Teaching Satisfaction NSS score, LSST has guided – and continues to guide – thousands of students from aspiration to accomplishment.
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