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Derby Awards Ceremonies

Dates for our July 2026 ceremonies are 15-17 July 2026. 

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

Student and family member celebrating
graduation:
Ceremony 1 - Derby International Business School

Ceremony 1 is for students graduating from the Derby International Business School

Date and time:
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
08.00 - 12.00
Student during the graduation
graduation:
Ceremony 2 - School of Humanities and Creative Arts - Humanities, Journalism and Law

Ceremony 2 is for students graduating from the School of Humanities and Creative Arts - Humanities, Journalism and Law

Date and time:
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
12.30 - 15.45
Students outside graduation venue
graduation:
Ceremony 3 - Institute of Education and Skills and College of Health and Humanities - Arts

Ceremony 3 is for students graduating from the Institute of Education and Skills & College of Health and Humanities - Arts

Date and time:
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
16.00 - 19.00
Student celebrating during graduation
graduation:
Ceremony 4 - School of Health and Social Care (On-campus) and School of Science (Online)

Ceremony 4 is for students graduating from the School of Health and Social Care (On-campus) & School of Science (Online)

Date and time:
Thursday, 16 July 2026
08.00 - 12.00
Students during graduation
graduation:
Ceremony 5 - School of Science (On-Campus)

Ceremony 5 is for students graduating from the School of Science (On-Campus)

Date and time:
Thursday, 16 July 2026
12.15 - 15.45
Students during graduation
graduation:
Ceremony 6 - School of Sport and Exercise Science (On-Campus and Online) and School of Computing (On-Campus and Online)

Ceremony 6 is for students graduating from the School of Sport and Exercise Science (On-Campus and Online) and School of Computing (On-Campus and Online)

Date and time:
Friday, 17 July 2026
08.00 - 12.00
Student and family member celebrating
graduation:
Ceremony 7 - School of Engineering and Built Environment (On-Campus and Online, Including Centre for Mineral Products)

Ceremony 7 is for students graduating from the School of Engineering and Built Environment (On-Campus and Online, Including Centre for Mineral Products)  

Date and time:
Friday, 17 July 2026
12.15 - 15.45
Students outside graduation venue

When you graduate you'll become a member of our Alumni community

Our alumni can access a fantastic range of benefits, support and opportunities, including exclusive discounts.

Find out how we can continue to support you after graduationFind out how we can continue to support you after graduation