Derby Award Ceremonies

Dates for our November 2026 ceremonies are 10-13 November 2026.

Below are the splits for each ceremony. We will be sending additional details and final confirmed date invitations at the end of September 2026.

These dates and times may be subject to change until you receive the official graduation invitation.

You will be able to stream our graduation events live and share the excitement of our graduates on the day. Check back nearer the time for details.

Congratulations to all this year’s graduates as you take the next steps in your academic and professional journeys.

Class of 2026

graduation:

Ceremony 1 - School of Nursing and Midwifery and School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts

Ceremony 1 is for students graduating from the School of Nursing and Midwifery (Discipline of Associate and Enhanced Healthcare Practice, Midwifery, Children's Nursing and Professional Practice) and the School of Humanities, Law and Creative Arts.

Date and time:
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
12.15 - 14.45

graduation:

Ceremony 2 - Institute of Education and Skills (On-Campus and Online)

Ceremony 2 is for students graduating from the Institute of Education and Skills (On-Campus and Online).

Date and time:
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
15.15 - 18.00

graduation:

Ceremony 3 - School of Nursing and Midwifery

Ceremony 3 is for students graduating from the School of Nursing and Midwifery (Discipline of Adult Nursing, Mental Health and Learning Disability Nursing).

Date and time:
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
08.15 - 12.00

graduation:

Ceremony 4 - Derby International Business School (excludes Master of Research) and School of Computing (On-Campus and Online)

Ceremony 4 is for students graduating from the Derby International Business School (excludes Master of Research) and School of Computing (On-Campus and Online).

Date and time:
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
12.15 - 14.45

graduation:

Ceremony 5 - School of Science (On-Campus and Online) and School of Engineering and Built Environment (On-Campus and Online)

Ceremony 5 is for students graduating from the School of Science (On-Campus and Online) and School of Engineering and Built Environment (On-Campus and Online).

Date and time:
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
15.15 - 18.00

graduation:

Ceremony 6 - School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation (On-Campus)

Ceremony 6 is for students graduating from the School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation (On-Campus).

Date and time:
Thursday, 12 November 2026
08.15 - 12.00

graduation:

Ceremony 7 - School of Nursing and Midwifery (Online) and School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation (Online)

Ceremony 7 is for students graduating from the School of Nursing and Midwifery (Online) and School of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation (Online).

Date and time:
Thursday, 12 November 2026
12.15 - 14.45

graduation:

Ceremony 8 - Derby International Business School (Master of Research in Leadership and Management program, Surnames A to J)

Ceremony 8 is for students graduating from the Derby International Business School (Master of Research in Leadership and Management program, Surnames A to J).

Date and time:
Friday, 13 November 2026
08.15 - 12.00

graduation:

Ceremony 9 - Derby International Business School (Master of Research in Leadership and Management program, Surnames K to Z)

Ceremony 9 is for students graduating from the Derby International Business School (Master of Research in Leadership and Management program, Surnames K to Z).

Date and time:
Friday, 13 November 2026
12.15 - 14.45

Useful Information

Student at a graduation ceremony having a picture taken wearing gown and cap.

On The Day Guide

Discover more about what is happening on the day of your graduation. Please ensure you plan and leave sufficient time for your journey.

A silhouette of a graduate wearing a graduation cap

Frequently Asked Questions: Your A – Z Guide

Find out more about our graduation day frequently asked questions.

Terms and Conditions

View our terms and conditions for graduation ceremonies.

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Order your gowns and photographs

Gowns and Photographs need to be ordered before your graduation day. Find out more about ordering graduation gowns and photographs.

Derby Award Ceremonies

Class of 2026

Useful Information

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