Information for Research Candidates

Information for Research Candidates in relation to the January 2024 ceremonies.

Post-graduate research students in the ceremony
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Invitations and Registration

Invitations to eligible research students will be emailed during the week commencing 9 October. 

Please see this email for details of how to register your intention for your graduation ceremony. Please register for your graduation ceremony using the link provided in our invitation email.

The deadline to register is Friday 27 October.  Please note, even if you do not wish to attend in person, you do still need to complete the registration form to confirm this.

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Update:

Following the passing of the registration deadline for the January graduation ceremonies we reviewed the numbers and were in a position to invite all research students awarded between 1 October and 1 November (inclusive). Invitations to eligible students were emailed on Thursday 2 November.

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Following a further review of attendee numbers we were in a position to invite all research students awarded between 2 November and 9 November (inclusive). Invitations to eligible students were emailed on Thursday 9 November. 


Tickets

You should select the number of guest tickets you require when registering for graduation. 

A maximum of 2 guest tickets are guaranteed, along with your own graduate ticket. It is unlikely that any additional guest tickets will be available.  However, this will be confirmed by email during the week commencing 13 November.  

Your etickets (containing assigned seat numbers for you and your guests) will be emailed to you on Wednesday 3 January*.

*Please note that this date has changed due to the University being closed on Tuesday 2 January.


Robe Hire

It is a University Regulation that correct academic dress is worn at graduation ceremonies. You can hire or purchase these directly from the official robe makers for the University, Ede & Ravenscroft, or an alternative supplier that provides University Regulation compliant academic dress.

How to hire
Robe hire is now open and can be accessed here until Friday 15 December:

Online robe ordering portal

Robing opening times

Robes will be available for collection from Uni Central on Level 4 of the Students' Union Building as follows:

Monday 8th to Friday 12th January

  • 9.30am ceremonies - 7.30am to 8.45pm
  • 12.15pm ceremonies - 9.15am to 11.30am
  • 3.45pm ceremonies - 12.15pm to 3.00pm
  • 6.30pm ceremony - 3.45pm to 5.45pm

Robes must be returned by 6.00pm each day with the exception of Thursday where robe returns will be accepted until 8.30pm

Cancelling robe hire

If you are no longer able to attend your ceremony, you can cancel your robe hire via the Ede & Ravenscroft website.  Full details should be included in your booking confirmation email.


Graduation Terms and Conditions - By confirming your attendance at graduation, you confirm that you agree to abide by the conditions of the University of Sheffield.  Read our terms and conditions, and privacy policy.

What Happens on the Day? - More details about the day itself can be found here

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