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So it looks like all that usual hat and gown malarkey won't be happening for some this year, on account of the coronavirus pandemic.
Is this impacting you?
Some universities have announced indefinite postponement of their graduation ceremonies, whilst other institutions have completely cancelled theirs. Meanwhile others have yet to make any announcements.
What has your university told you?
Today I've been told that my university will be delaying graduation, and not said when until.
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So it looks like all that usual hat and gown malarkey won't be happening for some this year, on account of the coronavirus pandemic.
Is this impacting you?
Some universities have announced indefinite postponement of their graduation ceremonies, whilst other institutions have completely cancelled theirs. Meanwhile others have yet to make any announcements.
What has your university told you?
Today I've been told that my university will be delaying graduation, and not said when until.
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Uni of Edinburgh have confirmed summer graduations are cancelled and that students will have the "option" of attending a rescheduled ceremony in Winter 2020 or Summer 2021 (if those run), attending a "virtual" ceremony or simply receiving their degree with no ceremony. As of yet, there has been no guidance as to whether we really will have an "option" or whether that will be decided for us.
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(Original post by ROC10)
Uni of Edinburgh have confirmed summer graduations are cancelled and that students will have the "option" of attending a rescheduled ceremony in Winter 2020 or Summer 2021 (if those run), attending a "virtual" ceremony or simply receiving their degree with no ceremony. As of yet, there has been no guidance as to whether we really will have an "option" or whether that will be decided for us.
Uni of Edinburgh have confirmed summer graduations are cancelled and that students will have the "option" of attending a rescheduled ceremony in Winter 2020 or Summer 2021 (if those run), attending a "virtual" ceremony or simply receiving their degree with no ceremony. As of yet, there has been no guidance as to whether we really will have an "option" or whether that will be decided for us.
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(Original post by ROC10)
Uni of Edinburgh have confirmed summer graduations are cancelled and that students will have the "option" of attending a rescheduled ceremony in Winter 2020 or Summer 2021 (if those run), attending a "virtual" ceremony or simply receiving their degree with no ceremony. As of yet, there has been no guidance as to whether we really will have an "option" or whether that will be decided for us.
Uni of Edinburgh have confirmed summer graduations are cancelled and that students will have the "option" of attending a rescheduled ceremony in Winter 2020 or Summer 2021 (if those run), attending a "virtual" ceremony or simply receiving their degree with no ceremony. As of yet, there has been no guidance as to whether we really will have an "option" or whether that will be decided for us.
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(Original post by Anonymous)
What the hell is a "virtual" ceremony?
What the hell is a "virtual" ceremony?
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Okay I don't get strikes. Can someone explain? A bit selfish, no?
Like students are PAYING for education and all the lecturers just abandon you. wtf is this?
Like students are PAYING for education and all the lecturers just abandon you. wtf is this?
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(Original post by 04MR17)
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So it looks like all that usual hat and gown malarkey won't be happening for some this year, on account of the coronavirus pandemic.
Is this impacting you?
Some universities have announced indefinite postponement of their graduation ceremonies, whilst other institutions have completely cancelled theirs. Meanwhile others have yet to make any announcements.
What has your university told you?
Today I've been told that my university will be delaying graduation, and not said when until.
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Volunteer Note: For advice, guidance and up-to-date information on Coronavirus/COVID-19, please check out the NHS, UK Government, and Mind (mental health) web-pages.
So it looks like all that usual hat and gown malarkey won't be happening for some this year, on account of the coronavirus pandemic.
Is this impacting you?
Some universities have announced indefinite postponement of their graduation ceremonies, whilst other institutions have completely cancelled theirs. Meanwhile others have yet to make any announcements.
What has your university told you?
Today I've been told that my university will be delaying graduation, and not said when until.
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Spring graduation has been cancelled. But summer graduation is still scheduled to carry on with my uni.
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(Original post by Anonymous)
Okay I don't get strikes. Can someone explain? A bit selfish, no?
Like students are PAYING for education and all the lecturers just abandon you. wtf is this?
Okay I don't get strikes. Can someone explain? A bit selfish, no?
Like students are PAYING for education and all the lecturers just abandon you. wtf is this?
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(Original post by Oxford Mum)
I hope not cancelled though, he has worked hard for his degree.
I hope not cancelled though, he has worked hard for his degree.
i really wanted the ceremony, the email said cancelled not postponed but i hope they manage to fit us in somewhere
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(Original post by MR1999)
Queen Mary graduation cancelled
Queen Mary graduation cancelled
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Loughborough University at the moment has not provided a clear-cut answer regarding this, but they have effectively said that graduation ceremonies are due to go ahead but the dates may change.
Who knows though, with the things so rapidly changing nowadays I would not be surprised if they cancel it altogether as the situation develops.
Extract about this from their recent emails to all undergraduates is below.
I was looking forward to this, so hopefully it is still a possibility. Although part of me wouldn't be too distraught if it is altogether cancelled since I am coming back to this uni for my PhD in October anyway, but the element of celebrating four years of work with my friends and family is something that would be great to have (especially after all this mess!)
Who knows though, with the things so rapidly changing nowadays I would not be surprised if they cancel it altogether as the situation develops.
Extract about this from their recent emails to all undergraduates is below.
I was looking forward to this, so hopefully it is still a possibility. Although part of me wouldn't be too distraught if it is altogether cancelled since I am coming back to this uni for my PhD in October anyway, but the element of celebrating four years of work with my friends and family is something that would be great to have (especially after all this mess!)
Finalists - Please be reassured that we will be able to award degrees this summer. We will also ensure that nothing we do disadvantages a student in respect of their degree outcome.
Similarly, we will ensure that every student has the opportunity to attend a graduation ceremony. We are keeping the ceremony dates under close review and will let you know as early as possible of any changes to the dates.
Similarly, we will ensure that every student has the opportunity to attend a graduation ceremony. We are keeping the ceremony dates under close review and will let you know as early as possible of any changes to the dates.
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#17
Exeter has postponed theirs but not actual confirmation of what's going to happen
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#18
Graduation is held in October at Suffolk. It's still some time away so nothing has been said about it being delayed or cancelled.
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#19
No idea. NTU hasn't said anything about graduation, except that dates will probably change.
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This is the year people I went to school with were supposed to be graduating. I'm two years behind and it's something I kind of worried about (i.e. graduating later than everyone else), but I guess what's happening now is one good consequence of me not graduating this year. Strange how things can change.
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