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Commencement 2025 — Valedictorian in Life Sciences
26th September 2025
“Embrace uncertainty — take risks, explore new paths and you may find your calling. Regret only comes from chances not taken.” Jeriel Lee (SPS Batch 21) Year 4 student Jeriel Lee graduates this year with Honours (High Distinction) in Life Sciences, specialising in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and with a
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