The Centurion University of Technology and Management held its 5th Convocation at its sprawling campus here on Monday. Governor Dr SC Jamir, who is the Visitor of the University, presided over the ceremony.
Former Minister of Skill & Training of Government of Victoria (Australia) Steven Herbert was chief guest and delivered the Commencement Address. Prof Ruth Wallace, Director, Northern Institute, Charles Darwin University (Australia), was guest of honour.
Herbert encouraged the students to “always focus on the outcomes you wish to achieve” and “put in the effort of planning your job, your career now, at the beginning, and your journey will not only be easier but much more successful”.
Prof Wallace expressed deep interest in collaboration between the Charles Darwin University and the Centurion and hoped that his visit would open channels for exchanging knowledge for mutual benefit and enhanced productivity.
In total, 1595 graduates of various disciplines were awarded degrees and 17 students were awarded gold medals for their outstanding performances in various disciplines and 25 scholars were conferred PhD degrees.
The Governor congratulated the new graduates and appreciated the Centurion University for “being a pioneer in skill-integrated higher education and creating a set of viable social enterprises, both in rural and urban space that are integral to its unique educational ecosystem”.