LAST week we enjoyed the graduation ceremonies for hundreds of University of Bolton students.

Through your newspaper, I would like to invite all recent university graduates, their families, employers and partner organisations to become members of the Bolton Alumni and Friends Association (BAFA).

They can do this through our website at bolton.ac.uk/bafa and it’s free to join.

BAFA is an important network not just for anyone associated with the university but for all of Bolton and the wider North West.

Benefits include continued professional development opportunities, careers advice and vibrant networking events.

I look forward to welcoming new members to Bolton’s best business and cultural network. Thank you.

Professor Rob Campbell Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) The University of Bolton