Graduations

Your graduation

Your graduation ceremony marks the culmination of all your hard work as you are formally presented with your certificates and awards.

The ceremony is a celebration of all of our graduating students’ achievements and we aim to make it an unforgettable day for you and your family.

Graduation ceremonies are currently held at the Stadium of Light. Summer ceremonies take place outside in the West Stand. Starting in January 2026, our ceremonies will be moving to The Fire Station, at the centre of the city's cultural transformation.

All ceremonies are presided over by the University Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor. They follow the procession party out at the start of each ceremony and personally congratulate every graduation student on the stage.

Once you graduate you automatically become a member of the University’s Alumni Association and will have access to a whole range of benefits and services. Join our online community.

StageClip – your special moment

The University is partnered with StageClip who offer a video of the moment you cross the stage and receive your award, which you can buy and share with family and friends. Your personalised video will feature your name, graduation date and degree award.

After your ceremony you will receive an email from StageClip. If you would like to order your video you can click on a link in the email which will take you to an option to buy it for £9.99. The video will be made available to you immediately, and you are free to download it, share it on social media, and so on.