Published on 29 June 2018
Between July 4 and July 10, The University of Sunderland’s Summer Graduations will take place at the Stadium of Light
Here’s everything you need to know about what, where, and when everything is happening.
What time are the Graduation Ceremonies each day?
The actual ceremonies take place at 9.30am each morning and 3pm each afternoon
Where is the closest Metro stop to the Stadium of Light?
St Peter’s Metro Station is just a five minute walk from the Stadium of Light
Where can my guests park their cars?
The Stadium of Light has plenty of car parking spaces available
Who is graduating on Wednesday, July 4?
Today’s graduates are from the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries
Who are the Honorary graduates on Wednesday, July 4?
Today we welcome International designer to the stars, Gareth Pugh and Mirror journalist Kevin Maguire
Who is graduating on Thursday, July 5?
Today’s graduates come from the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing
Who are the Honorary graduates on Thursday, July 5?
Today we honour England footballer Jill Scott, marathon champion Aly Dixon, TV doctor Chris Steele and internationally recognised medic Professor Ian Fraser
Who is graduating on Friday, July 6?
In the morning, graduates will come from the Faculty of Computer Science, the Faculty of Engineering and Advanced Manufacture and The Institute of Automotive and Manufacturing Advanced Practice (AMAP)
The afternoon ceremony will be for the Faculty of Education and Society
Who is the Honorary Graduate on Friday, July 6.
Today we will welcome Karen Walker, Chief Marketing Officer at Cisco, who has an international profile in technology and marketing
Who is graduating on Monday, July 9?
All day, we will be welcoming students from the Faculty of Education and Society
Who is graduating on Tuesday, July 10?
Today is the day we welcome students from the Faculty of Business, Law and Tourism, as well as students the University of Sunderland in London
Who is the Honorary Graduate on Tuesday, July 10
Today's guest is Lorna Moran, Chairman of NRG Recruitment agency and successful North East businesswoman
Who is the Alumni Achiever of the Year on, Tuesday, July 10?
Today we will award Alice Hall – a Sunderland graduate and founder of online retailer Pink Boutique – as our Alumni of the Year
Not all my family and friends can make it...are the ceremonies being filmed and live-streamed?
Yes, no one need miss any of the action - you can catch it all by visiting https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/graduation/
What about social media?
We are encouraging everyone to share their social media posts with the hashtag #HawayTheGrads
I want to take my family/friends for a meal after graduation, where should I go?
Well there’s plenty to choose from in Sunderland, here’s the best places according to Tripadvisor
What about a drink?
We know it’s a big day for our students. They will be able to get a drink inside the Stadium but here’s a list of the best pubs and clubs in Sunderland according to Tripadvisor
...and remember....drink sensibly.