45²

2025 graduate showcase was titled ‘45²’, a name inspired by the unique significance of the year 2025. 45² = 2025 and marks a rare mathematical moment — the only square root year most of us will experience in our lifetime. The previous one was 1936; the next will be 2116. This concept highlights themes of rarity, precision and shared experience — symbolising the individuality and collective creativity of this graduating cohort.