Two robed men took to skateboards (1988)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Alfred](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/image-3.png\")
Alfred Morris (the then Director of Bristol Polytechnic) posed for an unusual graduation picture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe Princess Royal was in attendance (1991)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/image-4.png\")
The Polytechnic Director, the Princess Royal and the Chairman of Governors, Honorary Degree Ceremony 1991<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nJeremiah Daliel received a standing ovation when he stood up from his wheelchair (2016)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Following a car accident five years previous, Jeremiah was in a wheelchair on the day he graduated with LLB(Hons) Law. He\u2019d been in and out of hospital and was working hard at his rehabilitation. Buoyed by support in the cathedral he surprised everyone when he stood to receive his award. In an article in \u2018The UWE Tab\u2019<\/a> Jeremiah said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\u201cThe roar of applause grew louder and louder and continued as if it was playing in my body. It was only when my aide alerted me that my whole class had stood up in support that I realised that these were not just classmates but my dear friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/image-5.png\")
<\/a>Watch the moment in a video on Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe whole cathedral froze (2016)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In 2016, we managed to convince a cathedral full of graduates, academics, and family and friends to freeze for a \u2018mannequin challenge video\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/image-6.png\")
<\/a>Mannequin challenge video on Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe marriage proposal (2022)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As if one milestone was not enough, just minutes after Kelly graduated on 22 November 2022, she got engaged to her partner Christian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Picture](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/image-7.png\")
<\/a>Watch the proposal on X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nA father and daughter graduate together (2023)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Chu family are proud to have a total of three UWE Bristol degrees between them. Oliver studied both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees here. Sadly he couldn’t attend his MA Graphic Arts graduation, but a perfect opportunity presented itself…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When his daughter Lizzie graduated from her Adult Nursing degree course this summer, Oliver seized the chance to join her. Watch the moment they graduated together<\/a> (clip on TikTok).<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Family](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/image-8.png\")
Father and daughter graduates (with mother\/wife and grandmother) outside graduation ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAnd finally a favourite from Vice-Chancellor Steve West<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Still](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/Peaches.jpg\")
<\/a>Watch Her Majesty\u2019s Lord Lieutenant for Bristol Peaches Golding’s dance (on X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n“There have been tens of thousands of graduates who have graduated from the Cathedral. Millions of memories, happy families and loved ones joining in celebrating the successes of our graduates. Each one unique, each one special and each one transformational. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nI think one of my highlights was awarding the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol Peaches Golding an honorary doctorate and her capping it off with a celebratory dance!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat a moment – tradition, fun and humanity to make a special memory. Thank you to the Cathedral for years of supporting us to make the most spectacular memories.<\/em>“<\/p>\nProfessor Sir Steve West CBE, DL, Vice-Chancellor, President and CEO, UWE Bristol<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSo, what\u2019s next?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
From this year, Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall) will be the home of our graduation ceremonies. UWE Bristol is excited to be partnering with Bristol\u2019s world class music, education, and cultural venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the years at the cathedral, we found we were unable to provide a truly inclusive ceremony for all our graduates and guests due to the limitations of such a historic building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bristol Beacon has recently reopened following a multi-million-pound refit. The stunning refurbished grade II listed concert hall in Bristol city centre will provide an equitable, accessible, and inclusive experience for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find more information about our partnership with Bristol Beacon<\/a> on our news pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/01\/image-10.png\")
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The Princess Royal was in attendance (1991)<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Polytechnic Director, the Princess Royal and the Chairman of Governors, Honorary Degree Ceremony 1991<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nJeremiah Daliel received a standing ovation when he stood up from his wheelchair (2016)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Following a car accident five years previous, Jeremiah was in a wheelchair on the day he graduated with LLB(Hons) Law. He\u2019d been in and out of hospital and was working hard at his rehabilitation. Buoyed by support in the cathedral he surprised everyone when he stood to receive his award. In an article in \u2018The UWE Tab\u2019<\/a> Jeremiah said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\u201cThe roar of applause grew louder and louder and continued as if it was playing in my body. It was only when my aide alerted me that my whole class had stood up in support that I realised that these were not just classmates but my dear friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Watch the moment in a video on Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe whole cathedral froze (2016)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In 2016, we managed to convince a cathedral full of graduates, academics, and family and friends to freeze for a \u2018mannequin challenge video\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Mannequin challenge video on Facebook<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe marriage proposal (2022)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As if one milestone was not enough, just minutes after Kelly graduated on 22 November 2022, she got engaged to her partner Christian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Watch the proposal on X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nA father and daughter graduate together (2023)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Chu family are proud to have a total of three UWE Bristol degrees between them. Oliver studied both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees here. Sadly he couldn’t attend his MA Graphic Arts graduation, but a perfect opportunity presented itself…<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When his daughter Lizzie graduated from her Adult Nursing degree course this summer, Oliver seized the chance to join her. Watch the moment they graduated together<\/a> (clip on TikTok).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Father and daughter graduates (with mother\/wife and grandmother) outside graduation ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAnd finally a favourite from Vice-Chancellor Steve West<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/a>Watch Her Majesty\u2019s Lord Lieutenant for Bristol Peaches Golding’s dance (on X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n“There have been tens of thousands of graduates who have graduated from the Cathedral. Millions of memories, happy families and loved ones joining in celebrating the successes of our graduates. Each one unique, each one special and each one transformational. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nI think one of my highlights was awarding the Lord Lieutenant of Bristol Peaches Golding an honorary doctorate and her capping it off with a celebratory dance!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat a moment – tradition, fun and humanity to make a special memory. Thank you to the Cathedral for years of supporting us to make the most spectacular memories.<\/em>“<\/p>\nProfessor Sir Steve West CBE, DL, Vice-Chancellor, President and CEO, UWE Bristol<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSo, what\u2019s next?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
From this year, Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall) will be the home of our graduation ceremonies. UWE Bristol is excited to be partnering with Bristol\u2019s world class music, education, and cultural venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the years at the cathedral, we found we were unable to provide a truly inclusive ceremony for all our graduates and guests due to the limitations of such a historic building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bristol Beacon has recently reopened following a multi-million-pound refit. The stunning refurbished grade II listed concert hall in Bristol city centre will provide an equitable, accessible, and inclusive experience for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find more information about our partnership with Bristol Beacon<\/a> on our news pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe newly refurbished Beacon Hall, Bristol Beacon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nUWE Bristol alumni \u2013 quick links<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUWE Bristol Alumni homepage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSign up for offers and fundraising and update your details<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nJoin Alumni Connect online mentoring network<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nExplore Alumni benefits and discounts<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSupport UWE Bristol Fund<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Back in 1988, the first ever graduation ceremony was held at Bristol Cathedral for a small group of surveying graduates (recorded in the Bristol Polytechnic News, March 1988). The November 2023 graduations marked the final UWE Bristol Award Ceremonies to be held at Bristol Cathedral. So that\u2019s 35 years of ceremonies, celebrations, and proud family … Continue reading “A fond farewell – 35 years of Bristol Cathedral graduations”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":1574,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wds_primary_category":5,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1568","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alumni","category-bristol"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1568","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1568"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1568\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1602,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1568\/revisions\/1602"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1574"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1568"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1568"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.uwe.ac.uk\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1568"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Jeremiah Daliel received a standing ovation when he stood up from his wheelchair (2016)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Following a car accident five years previous, Jeremiah was in a wheelchair on the day he graduated with LLB(Hons) Law. He\u2019d been in and out of hospital and was working hard at his rehabilitation. Buoyed by support in the cathedral he surprised everyone when he stood to receive his award. In an article in \u2018The UWE Tab\u2019<\/a> Jeremiah said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe roar of applause grew louder and louder and continued as if it was playing in my body. It was only when my aide alerted me that my whole class had stood up in support that I realised that these were not just classmates but my dear friends.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n In 2016, we managed to convince a cathedral full of graduates, academics, and family and friends to freeze for a \u2018mannequin challenge video\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As if one milestone was not enough, just minutes after Kelly graduated on 22 November 2022, she got engaged to her partner Christian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Chu family are proud to have a total of three UWE Bristol degrees between them. Oliver studied both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees here. Sadly he couldn’t attend his MA Graphic Arts graduation, but a perfect opportunity presented itself…<\/p>\n\n\n\n When his daughter Lizzie graduated from her Adult Nursing degree course this summer, Oliver seized the chance to join her. 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<\/a>The whole cathedral froze (2016)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>The marriage proposal (2022)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>A father and daughter graduate together (2023)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
And finally a favourite from Vice-Chancellor Steve West<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\n
So, what\u2019s next?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
UWE Bristol alumni \u2013 quick links<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n