Post Desk:

The GBS Graduation ceremonies are a special occasion for their students, marking the culmination of their educational journey with them. The presence of VIP guests was an honour for GBS but was also an invaluable inspiration for their graduating students as they embark on their professional endeavours.

Almost 1,500 graduates have received their certificates and key speakers at the grand ceremony were Lord Bilimoria, Mr Alex Mejia, Division Director at United Nations Institute and Research (UNITAR) and Mrs Seema Malhotra, Labour MP.

Some of the VIP guests were Baroness Pola Uddin, Mr James Murray Labour MP, Mr Anwar Choudhury, Former Governor Cayman Islands at Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Former British High Commissioner, Mr Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor of London, Virendar Sharma, former Labour MP, Mr Rajesh Agrawal, former Deputy Mayor of London, Sir Brady Graham, former MP, Mr Stanley Johnson, Sir Tim Lankister, member of GBS advisory Board, representatives from the British Army, Royal Navy and many more.

The founder of GBS and GBS GEDU Group CEO Dr Vishwajeet Rana, GBS CEO Prof Ray Lloyds and GBS Deputy CEO James Kenedy have attended the ceremony to support and celebrate the achievements of their students.

GBS student community, with an average age of 37, living in some of the UK’s most underrepresented areas for higher education. They have demonstrated remarkable dedication to self-improvement, committing to a better future for themselves and their families while contributing to the progress of their local communities.

GBS has diligently crafted a learning environment that supports their students in balancing education with work and family commitments, enabling them to realise their full potential. Many of their graduates exhibit a strong entrepreneurial spirit and through GBS are now equipped with the tools to advance their own ventures.

These incredible individuals are from humble beginnings, and their stories exemplify the power of education in a supportive environment. GBS are steadfast in their commitment to providing high-quality teaching, guidance, and support, ensuring that their students receive the education they truly deserve.

GBS has experienced significant growth in the past three years, with over 35,000 students across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds and the creation of more than 1,500 jobs. However, GBS success is grounded in their mission of changing lives through education and widening access to opportunities in communities that need it the most.