DOUBLE CELEBRATION

PROUD MUM AND DAUGHTER BOTH GRADUATE WITH DISTINCTIONS ON SAME COURSE

- By STAFF REPORTER

WE DID IT! Kauser Fayaz, left, with mum Mehnaaz UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

A MOTHER and daughter have graduated with flying colours from the same course at the University of Leicester.

Mehnaaz Fayaz, 46, and her daughter Kauser, 22, studied together on the MSc in cancer molecular pathology and therapeutics postgraduate course, with both receiving a distinction - the highest grade possible.

Yesterday, they received their awards on stage at De Montfort Hall, at an emotionally-charged graduation ceremony, with the loss of a family member the catalyst for both to enrol on the course.

“Stepping on to the stage was exhilarating,’ said Kauser.

“It was the first time we've been able to celebrate our graduations together and acknowledge our achievements side-by-side.