Graduation day

Getting to the graduation venue

All UWE Bristol graduation ceremonies take place at Bristol Beacon.

The address is:

Bristol Beacon
Trenchard Street
Bristol
BS1 5AR

Travelling to Bristol Beacon

Getting ready for your ceremony

1. Graduates need to arrive 2.5 hours before their ceremony. 
2. Graduates will register and collect their robes and their guest's entry wristbands and their own. 
3. Graduates will meet their guests outside or in nearby cafes to give them their wristbands. 
4. Guests may join their graduates for professional photography (they can do this without a wristband).
5. Beacon Hall will open 45 minutes before the ceremony. Only guests with wristbands will have access to the ceremony. 
6. Beacon Hall doors will close five minutes before the ceremony begins. 
7. The ceremony will last approximately 90 minutes, followed by an optional 45 minutes drinks reception in the foyer.
8. Only guests with wristbands will gain access to the drink reception. 

During the ceremony

Graduate and guest seating is separate and everyone must sit in their designated seats.

Photography and filming

Guests can film and take photos but must remain seated at all times so everyone can see the stage.

Social media

Share the excitement of UWE Bristol graduation using #UWEgraduation.

Additional information

Live stream

A live streaming service will be available for people who can’t attend in person.

Watch the live stream 

Places to eat and drink

There is a large variety of shops, coffee shops and restaurants in the area. Some venues offer discounts or a free glass of fizz to graduates.

Buying merchandise

• Buy UWE Bristol hoodies, t-shirts and gifts from The Students’ Union at UWE shop.
• Buy t-shirts and hoodies listing graduates’ names from Campus Clothing.

Removing your name from merchandise

Contact the graduation team at graduation@uwe.ac.uk.

See graduation terms and conditions

Attending the reception

Graduates and guests with tickets can head to the drinks reception after the ceremony. The reception will last about 45 minutes.