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Congratulations Class of 2025.

Read about new Fellowships announced as part of our Graduation celebrations or view and download photos from our Flickr gallery.

 

 

 

Graduation dates

Graduation ceremonies will take place on:

10 & 11 September 2026

 

A group of graduates in black caps and gowns sit in a historic venue, clapping and smiling as they watch the ceremony.

Photo by Paul Cochrane

Location

  • Arrivals and gowning: Rose Bruford College
  • Ceremony: Holy Trinity Church
  • Reception: Rose Bruford College

Graduation ceremony timings

Ceremonies on 10 and 11 September will take place at the following times.

Please note, timings are currently approximate and will be confirmed closer to the ceremony.

Morning

  • Arrivals: 9:30
  • Procession: 10:30 – 11:00
  • Ceremony: 12:00-13:00
  • Reception: 13-15:00

Afternoon

  • Arrivals: From 12:30
  • Procession: 13:30 – 14:00
  • Ceremony: 14:00-15:00
  • Reception: 15:00-17:00
A speaker in a red and blue academic gown stands at a lectern inside a historic church, addressing the audience during a graduation ceremony. Sunlight streams through large arched windows behind them, illuminating the seated graduates in black caps and gowns

Photo by Paul Cochrane

Book your tickets

Ticketing will open in May 2026.

 

Prices

Student Ticket – £25

  • Includes a programme, a complimentary glass of prosecco and a food token.

Church & Campus Guest Ticket – £25 (max 2 per student)

  • Includes a complimentary glass of prosecco.

Campus-only Ticket – £5

  • Please note that this does not permit access to the Ceremony in the church.
  • Includes a complimentary glass of prosecco.
A group of graduates dressed in black gowns joyfully toss their caps into the air against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Photo by Paul Cochrane

Food and drink offering

A paid food offering and bar will be available following the ceremony.

Gown hire

Your graduation is a formal occasion and it is requested that you wear academic gowns on the day.

Gowns, which are provided by Ede & Ravenscroft, can be hired as part of your ticket purchase. Please select the correct gown according to your course.

Photography

A professional photography service is provided by Ede & Ravenscroft. You will be able to purchase your photography after the ceremony.

Contact us

If you have any further questions about your ceremony, which are not answered above, please get in touch at [email protected].

Three young male graduates in black gowns and mortarboards pose together outdoors, smiling and celebrating their achievement. One gestures towards the camera while another drapes his arm over a friend’s shoulder in a display of camaraderie.
Two graduates in black caps and gowns embrace tightly, sharing a heartfelt hug on their graduation day.
A group of faculty members and graduates in academic gowns gather for a cheerful selfie at an outdoor graduation event. The woman in the foreground holds up a smartphone, smiling, while those around her lean in, laughing and posing.
Two graduates in black gowns and mortarboards pose for a celebratory photo, smiling as a friend captures the moment on a smartphone. One wears a stylish pink suit with a bow tie, holding a glass, while the other sports a vintage-inspired brown waistcoat with a pocket watch.
A jubilant graduate walks down the aisle of a historic church, holding her diploma and calling out in celebration. She wears a black gown with a green and purple sash, her expression full of excitement. The audience, seated in wooden pews, claps and watches as the ceremony continues in the background

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