Get your gown, it's graduation time! To mark the graduation of some of our University's sport stars, Sport & Exercise presents a series of very special graduation portraits, alongside the story of the person featured in each picture. All graduates of the University of Edinburgh are eligible for our Graduate membership. Find out more about Graduate memberships here. Without further ado, let's find out more about our graduates... Sukrit (Roy) Hotrabhvanon Image Image Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic Degree: BSc Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Sport: Archery Achievements in sport: - Scottish Field Champion 2014 - 1 Scotland cap, 1 Thailand cap - British target team champion indoor and outdoor 2014 - BUCS medals (individual and team), 2 gold, 2 silver - SSS medals , 7 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze Roy says: Before university at Edinburgh I had never done archery (or any sport) competitively before. The facilities and world-class coaching has turned me from never having picked up a bow to international representation. I could not have done this without the Performance Sport Programme and would like to thank Alistair Whittingham (Head of Performance Archery) and Steve Bishop (Head of Strength and Conditioning) for their time and patience. Robin Drummond Image Image Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic Degree: MA History Sport: Football Achievements in sport: - Captain of History Society Intramural Football Team - Vice President of Intramural - Sponsorship Officer (Sports Union) - Incoming Sports Union President Robin says: I’ve been playing Intramural football with the History Society team for all of my four years at the University of Edinburgh. It’s given me the opportunity to play sport casually while studying. In addition, I’ve sat on the Executive Committee of the University’s Sports Union for two years. I’ve gained experience in sports administration and development. Sport has played an integral part in my time at University. I can’t imagine having succeeded in my degree without having sport alongside it. Ruth Clarke Image Image Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic Degree: MA International Relations Sport: Fencing Achievements in sport: - Commonwealth Championships Team silver medallist 2014 - BUCS Individuals Champion 2015 & 2016 - Cameron Blue of the Year Award Ruth says: Training and competing with the University of Edinburgh has been a fantastic experience. Not only has the invaluable support from the staff and top of the range facilities allowed me to continue to compete at a high level, but I’ve also been given so many fun opportunities to meet and even train alongside some impressive athletes, from Sir Chris Hoy to the Australian Rugby team! Sandy Moore Image Image Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic Degree: MA Sociology Sport: Climbing Achievements in sport: - Climbed up to font 8a (v11) outside - 2nd place BUCS team - 5th place BUCS overall Sandy says: I’ve been climbing for around six years and during that time I've almost exclusively focused on Bouldering. I've climbed up to font 8a (v11) outside and have been fortunate enough to compete in the University's BUCS team in Sheffield. Last year the Mens' team came in an excellent 2nd place and I managed to snag 5th place overall! Sam Jenkins Image Image Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic Degree: MA English Literature Sport: Water Polo Achievements in sport: - Swimming & Water Polo Club President 15/16 - Sports Union Colours - Men's 1st Team Water Polo - SSS Celtic Nations 2015 Sam says: I've had an unforgettable four years studying in Edinburgh - and doing sport was easily the best bit! It genuinely changed my university experience. Florence Haines Image Image Credit: Mihaela Bodlovic Degree: MSc Applied Sports Science Sport: Football Achievements in sport: - Football Club President 15/16 - McTernan Colour of the Year 2016 - Scottish 1A league winner 2014 - 2016 Scottish Student Sport Cup winner - 2016 British Futsal Trophy Champions Florence says: Edinburgh University is fantastic for sport. With 63 sports clubs, it caters for beginners right through to high performance athletes and I've been lucky enough to experience it from both aspects. Joining sports clubs gave me by far the best times during my four years here and I would recommend sport at Edinburgh to anyone. Publication date 23 Jun, 2016
