Lucy Ryan

🎓 U o S G R A D U A T I O N 2 0 2 6 👩🏻‍🎓

Fashionably late with this post because as ever life humble me before I get too big for my boots. This time it was my body flooring me with the lurge, but thankfully I'm back up and running ☺️

Monday 13th July was one of those surreal, full circle moments. When almost a year to the day in was back on the same stage & outfit that I had graduated from @salforduni in last year (minus the blue bruised 👃 😂).

However, this time I was honoured to be invited back as the ALUMNI SPEAKER for my ceremony but for the AMAZING 2026 Grads! 👨🏽‍🎓🥳

One Strange moment was acting as the unofficial warm up act for @wongrel the headliner! It was a delight to watch him bring joy to so many grads and impart his pearls of wisdom.

One kernel I'm taking on board is "Accept or change."

I was privileged to be included in Bennie's official doctorate ceremony, where the real icing on the cake was chatting to the magic @betteblavatsky

Thank You to my official support act @damonspillane @kaceyg_acting who accompanied me on the day and helped me get where I am today with the best medicine laughter! You are simply the BEST 😍

Another highlight was seeing my bros @escapism_musicuk & @thomas_charnock_ walk across the stage 👏🏼

Now as ever with any performance there were notes...

📝 Note to self: when entering as part of the official procession, consider whether sticking your tongue at your friend is really how you'd like to appear on the big screen?! 😋

📝 There's a reason people wear gloves on one of the hottest days of the year. About 10 minutes into graduation, you'll understand why! 👏🏼

📝 Think twice before eating THE crunchiest canapé just as the speeches begin. If you do... consider how long you can discreetly hold it in your mouth for 🙃📸

✅️ And always choose your footwear wisely... you never know when it'll have its moment in the spotlight! 👠✨

Last but not least, Thank You to everyone who has sent such kind messages about my speech 😇

I'll pop a 🔗 in today's stories for anyone who fancies a gander 👀

Finally, congratulations to the incredible Class of 2026! 🎉

Or, as Bennie would say...

"On your marks...Ready