MESSAGES FROM KEY
FIGURES

On behalf of everyone at the University of Hertfordshire hosted by Global Academic Foundation (UH-GAF), welcome to your graduation, which is a unique celebration of your hard work and achievements. The graduation ceremony is also a special occasion for your family and friends to share your success, as they have supported and encouraged you throughout your studies here at the university, and have contributed to your achievements in multiple ways.  During the ceremony you will also receive the applause of senior members of the University including those from the University of Hertfordshire in the UK and from your lecturers and professors who have taught you and supported you through your studies. As our second graduating class you will join our growing number of alumni of the University of Hertfordshire in Egypt.

This is your first step in being a graduate ambassador for the University, in addition to the support offered to you as an alumnus of the University of Hertfordshire, we are supporting our alumni locally in many ways so you always feel part of the UH-GAF community no matter where you are in the world.  Congratulations on your achievements. During this day, please take time to reflect on your experience at UH-GAF, the life-long friendships you have made and look forward to a successful and rewarding future. I hope you have a truly fantastic day and wish you great success in all your endeavours.

Professor Vincent C. Emery
PhD FRSB FAST President of UH-GAF

On behalf of the Board of Global Academic Foundation, I would like to extend my congratulations to all our graduating students. Since our foundation as a University in 2019, operating under auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and based in the New Administrative Capital, we have made significant investments in infrastructure and human resource to create a forward looking, vibrant university delivering British education in Egypt.  

The University is committed to powering the full potential of our students and producing graduates who are attractive to Egyptian, UK, and international employers. The Board of GAF are very proud of the achievements of UH-GAF so far and are committed to its continued growth allowing it to fully contribute to the realisation of Egypt's Vision 2030 through ensuring that our graduates are work-ready and have the skills for lifelong learning. Once again, congratulations to our second graduating class of 2024.

Professor Quintin McKella
‍Vice-Chancellor

We are extremely proud of our students. As you graduate in this beautiful campus in the New Administrative Capital, I want to congratulate you on your marvelous achievements. I hope your time here has been rewarding educationally, and enriching socially, and that you have made lifelong friendships. I would like to thank those who have supported you while at the University and wish those who are here a most enjoyable day.  

Today is the culmination of a great deal of hard work and I hope the opportunities which arise for you as a result are outstanding. The success of the University is down to your dedication and the tremendous effort you have made during your time here.  Please accept my warmest wishes for the next chapter of your lives and my thanks for the contribution you have made to Herts. Your journey doesn't stop here, this is just the start of what I know will be your time to stand out from the crowd, inspire the next generation, and make a difference to the world.

Mr. Moataz Ghanem
‍Chairman of the Board of Trustees of GAF