Graduation ceremony programmes

We're working on sharing information for winter graduation. Soon you can access digital programmes for each graduation day in January 2026. Each programme lists all students who have successfully completed their studies.

Professor Koen Lamberts - President & Vice-Chancellor

Welcome from the President and Vice-Chancellor

Graduation is an important milestone, and an opportunity to recognise the remarkable achievements of our students.

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Additional information about Sheffield graduation

Extra information about University of Sheffield graduation for guests and supporters.

About Sheffield graduation ceremonies

Dame Sarah Storey receiving an honorary degree wearing red and green robes

Honorary degrees

The University of Sheffield confers honorary degrees (or degrees honoris causa – as a ‘mark of honour’) on people who have given distinguished service or brought distinction to the University, the City of Sheffield or the region.
robing before stage

Academic dress

Academic dress at the University of Sheffield differs according to the type and level of award.
Large group of people wearing graduation robes and caps sit as graduands walk across the centre stage to receive their degree certificate.

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