Summer Congregation Celebrations for Economics and PPE

We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our Economics and PPE students who graduated on July 8, 2025. The graduation ceremony was a joyful occasion, marking the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and intellectual growth. From coursework to dissertations and the lively debates, our graduates have truly made the most of their time at Durham. We couldn’t be prouder of everything they’ve accomplished and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in the world. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

View photos from the event.

Academic Awards

Adam Smith Academic Achievement Award: awarded to Madison Kitchen (Economics), who has achieved the highest weighted average in the Final Year of one of the Economics programmes (Economics, Economics with French, Economics with Management).

Prize for the Best Dissertation: awarded to Oliver Tomlinson (Neural Sciences), who has achieved the highest mark in the Dissertation in Economics.

Academic Achievement Award: awarded to Anna E Edelenbos (PPE), who has achieved the highest weighted overall in the Philosophy, Politics and Economics or the Economics and Politics programme.

Academic Achievement Award: awarded to Hannah Ord (PPE), who has achieved the highest weighted average in the Final Year of the Philosophy, Politics and Economics or the Economics and Politics programme.

Outstanding Contribution Award: awarded to Frederick Adadevoh (Economics),  who has made an outstanding contribution to the Department of Economics and/or University throughout the academic year or duration of a degree programme.