Three University of Hertfordshire graduates celebrated

The Galleria shopping centre in Hatfield has chosen to honour the graduates for their academic achievements and contributions to the community.

The first graduate to be recognised is Drusilla Jacobs, who recently completed her Master of Pharmacy degree with first-class honours.

She was also awarded the Gold Go Herts Award, an initiative by the university to help students develop skills and improve employability.

Drusilla Jacobs (Image: The Galleria) Drusilla said: "With determination, preparation, grace, and support, the seemingly impossible can become conceivable, the probable almost certain, and the impossible attainable."

The second Hatfield Hero is Saqlain Abbas, an international student who graduated with a Bachelor of Law degree, specialising in international commercial law and land law.

He was nominated for a Dean’s Award as a "Grace Ononiwu Rising Star on the LLB."

Saqlain said: "In the end, hard work truly pays off. I graduated with good marks, making my family, teachers, and myself proud."

Saqlain Abbas (Image: The Galleria) The final graduate to be celebrated is Siria Meha, who achieved a MEng degree in aerospace studies with first-class honours.

Siria is also a CrossFit champion and plans to continue her studies with a part-time doctoral degree while continuing her athletic career.

She said: "At the beginning, I wasn’t particularly confident in my abilities... but I realised I was just as capable, because everything had its structure and procedure that could be learnt."

Siria Meha (Image: The Galleria) Tim Stirling, centre director at The Galleria, said: "These are all incredible individuals who have proven that dedication and commitment pay off.

"We’re delighted to honour their achievements this month, but also celebrate all those recent graduates from the University of Hertfordshire that have worked so hard to achieve in their individual fields.

"It’s no mean feat to achieve a degree, so Drusilla, Saqlain, and Siria are aptly joining our ‘Hatfield Heroes Series’ in honour of their efforts.

"We hope this recognition of their efforts will inspire others to follow in their footsteps."

For more information about this month’s Hatfield Heroes and others who have been celebrated through the initiative, visit thegalleria.co.uk/whats-on.