Summer graduation ceremony timings
The timings for the July 2026 summer graduation ceremonies.
Graduation Ceremonies
Celebrate your graduation and look forward to the future with family and friends at one of our award ceremonies.
Summer 2026 graduation ceremonies
What you need to know before you attend your graduation ceremony and celebratory reception in July 2026.
Preparing for your graduation ceremony
Information on key dates and booking tickets for your summer degree ceremony.
Hiring or buying a graduation gown
How to hire or buy your graduation gown for your graduation ceremony.
What to do on the day of your summer graduation ceremony
Where to be and when, how to get your gown and have photographs taken, and what happens during your summer degree ceremony.
Graduation reception information
Information about the graduation receptions taking place in July 2026.
Summer graduation reception dates and times
Find the date and time of your graduation reception taking place in July 2026.
Winter graduation ceremonies photos and videos
See photos and watch videos of the graduation ceremonies and receptions in January 2026.
Graduation ceremony videos January 2026
Watch the winter graduation ceremonies held at Bath Abbey in January 2026.
Graduation ceremony photos January 2026
View photos of the winter graduation ceremonies held at Bath Abbey in January 2026.
Graduation reception photos January 2026
View and download photos taken at the graduation receptions held at Bath Pavilion in January 2026.
Honorary degree orations 2026
Read the orations given for our honorary graduates awarded degrees in January 2026.
Maggie Alphonsi MBE: oration
Read Professor Keith Stokes’ oration on Maggie Alphonsi MBE for the honorary degree of Doctor of Health in January 2026.
Simon Boas: oration
Read Professor Kate Woodthorpe’s oration on Simon Boas for the posthumous honorary degree of Doctor of Policy Research and Practice in January 2026.
Alex Lewis: oration
Read Professor Benjamin Metcalfe’s for the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering in January 2026.
Jenni Thomas OBE: oration
Read Emily Richards’ oration on Jenni Thomas OBE for the honorary degree of Doctor of Health in January 2026.
Andreas Wasmuht: oration
Read Dr Farooq Mughal’s oration on Andreas Wasmuht for the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in January 2026.
Chris Watt: oration
Read Dr Andrew Watts’ oration on Chris Watt for the honorary degree of Doctor of Science in January 2026.
Honorary graduates
We create a number of honorary graduates each year in recognition of their outstanding contribution to society or academia.
Our honorary graduates 1966 to present
The names of our honorary graduates and the degrees they were awarded since the foundation of the University in 1966.
Future award ceremonies
Check the dates of future ceremonies.
Dates of future graduation ceremonies
Confirmed dates and locations for future degree ceremonies.
Contact us
If you have any questions about graduation, please get in touch. We also invite you to share your day and celebrate your success with your family and friends on social media.