Emma attended Friday’s graduation ceremony at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre to congratulate School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure students and to welcome Vice-Chancellor, Geoff Layer, to his new post at the University of Wolverhampton.

Emma said: “It was a pleasure to meet Professor Layer, the new Vice-Chancellor, who shares my vision that the University has an important role in the city and wider region. Professor Geoff Layer’s considerable achievements, experience and expertise equip him to provide the strong leadership which will be essential to the University’s success in navigating the considerable challenges facing higher education over the next ten years, building its national and international reputation and meeting the needs of the region and its businesses, student and local communities."

"I was also delighted to have been asked to be part of the graduating ceremony by the School of sport, performing arts and leisure. Graduation is a special day for the students and their families and I enjoyed meeting successful students. This is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. I wish them all well for the future’’

“I would also like put on record my thanks to Lord Paul, Wolverhampton University’s Chancellor, for the continued investment in our city’s university. Lord Paul and I spoke to international students on Friday evening in the wonderful new Student’s Union which Lord Paul has invested in and dedicated to the memory of his daughter, Ambika.”

September 2011

Photograph  Emma Reynolds MP, Professor Layer and Pat McFadden MP