They include former PE teacher Jim Mulholland, 84, who was part of the first graduation ceremony in 1975.
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Some of those honoured at the Open University’s first graduation ceremony in Northern Ireland 50 years ago have returned to celebrate with this year’s graduates.
Some 300 students, graduating in subjects ranging from nursing to forensic psychology, crossed the stage at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall on Tuesday, cheered by family and friends.
The flautist has returned to his home city where he will be presented with an honorary doctorate by Ulster University on Saturday.
Rose, Maudie and Grace Orgill graduated from Cardiff University, having intended to go their separate ways.
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