The University of Sheffield is coming to Shanghai
Event details
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Saturday 28 March 2026 - 1:00pm to 8:00pm
Description
The University of Sheffield will be hosting two special events to celebrate and strengthen ties between the University and its alumni, partners and friends in China.
Graduation Celebration Event | 1pm - 4pm
Our graduation celebration event, hosted by our President and Vice-Chancellor, gives graduates from the class of 2015-2025 an opportunity to celebrate academic achievements with friends and family, and be presented as you cross the stage.
Your booking includes:
Attendance at a Graduation ceremony in the luxurious Shanghai Tower.
Attendance for up to four guests to join you on this special occasion.
Graduation robes and mortarboard hat (which will be yours to keep).
Refreshments for yourself and your guests.
Professional photography, and numerous interactive photo opportunities.
A graduation livestream, to share your ceremony with additional guests in their own homes.
Graduation gift bag with University of Sheffield memorabilia.
Tickets are priced at £150.
Book your place
Book your place at our Graduation Celebration Event in Shanghai
If you are having trouble booking, please email us at alumni@sheffield.ac.uk.
Alumni and Future Student Reception | 4.30pm - 8pm
Join us for an exciting evening bringing our alumni and future students together.
We are honoured that Sheffield’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Koen Lamberts, will be in attendance, along with a distinguished delegation of leading academics and senior University colleagues.
This reception is your chance to network with fellow alumni and external partners, celebrate your connection to the University, and share insights about your studies with the next generation. Refreshments will be served.
Join us to:
- Hear the President and Vice-Chancellor speak. Learn about the University’s news and our plans for the future.
- Meet other graduates. Swap stories of your time in Sheffield.
- Network with local employers. Share your career success.
- Help our future students. Speak to new students and their parents. Tell them how Sheffield helped your career.
If you have any questions, please check our Event FAQs here. If there is anything you are still unsure about, please email us at alumni@sheffield.ac.uk.
Book your place
Book your place at our Alumni Reception in Shanghai
If you are having trouble booking, please email us at alumni@sheffield.ac.uk.
Please note that professional photographers and videographers may be capturing content at this event. These images and recordings may be used by the university for future promotional purposes, including digital and print publications.
By attending this event, you are consenting to the use of your image for these purposes. If you or your guests wish to opt-out, please notify a member of staff at the registration desk upon arrival.