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Graduation Ceremonies

Celebrate your graduation and look forward to the future with family and friends at one of our award ceremonies.

Graduation ceremonies photos and videos

See photos and watch videos of the graduation ceremonies and receptions in January 2026.

Summer 2026 graduation ceremonies

What you need to know before you attend your graduation ceremony and celebratory reception in July 2026.

Honorary degree orations 2026

Read the orations given for our honorary graduates awarded degrees in January 2026.

Maggie Alphonsi MBE: oration

Maggie Alphonsi MBE, wearing graduation robes, speaks at a podium.

Read Professor Keith Stokes’ oration on Maggie Alphonsi MBE for the honorary degree of Doctor of Health in January 2026.

Simon Boas: oration

Simon Boas's sister collects his doctoral hood from the Chancellor of the University of Bath.

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

A mortar board is placed on Alex Lewis's head during a graduation ceremony.

Read Professor Benjamin Metcalfe’s for the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering in January 2026.

Jenni Thomas OBE: oration

Jenni Thomas OBE, wearing graduation robes, speaks at a podium.

Read Emily Richards’ oration on Jenni Thomas OBE for the honorary degree of Doctor of Health in January 2026.

Andreas Wasmuht: oration

Andreas Wasmuht, in graduation robes, speaks at a podium.

Read Dr Farooq Mughal’s oration on Andreas Wasmuht for the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in January 2026.

Chris Watt: oration

Chris Watt, wearing graduation robes, speaks at a podium.

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.

Future award ceremonies

Check the dates of future 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.