In the historic setting of the Badia Fiesolana, the European University Institute held its 2025 Degree Conferring Ceremony, honouring graduates who successfully defended their theses in recent years.
The day opened with a morning ceremony dedicated to graduates of the Master in Transnational Governance programme. In the afternoon, attention turned to the conferral of degrees for PhD, LLM, and Master of Research in Economics graduates.
Each session was inaugurated by EUI President Patrizia Nanz, who addressed the graduates with words of appreciation and reflection, underscoring their central role within the Institute: "You are the beating heart of this Institute. You’re its energy, and the source of its momentum. Whether you move on into academia, research, or other sectors, your achievement will stand as a testament to the collective legacy of the EUI."
Following the formal proceedings, the EUI community gathered for a festive reception in the square outside the Badia church. Graduates, families, friends, and faculty came together to celebrate, share memories, and mark the conclusion of an important chapter in their academic journey.
The celebrations continued into the evening with the traditional June Ball, a lively close to a day filled with joy, reflection, and connection, complete with music and festivities in the heart of the Badia Fiesolana.
Recordings of both sessions of the EUI Degree Conferring Ceremony 2025 are available on the EUI TV channel: