Graduation Booklet 2019

GRADUATION BOOKLET 2019

Welcome My association with Edinburgh Napier began as a mature student in 1988, when I decided to return to formal education in search of a new career path. I was 28 years old. It was the wisest move of my working life, and with all honesty I can say my time spent at Edinburgh Napier changed my life.

In 2011 the University awarded me the title of Honorary Doctor of Arts and today it is my responsibility, and privilege, to welcome you in my role as Chancellor of this great institution.

Today is about you and tomorrow even more so. I hope these past few years have offered you food for thought, hope, inspiration and of course a greater understanding of your chosen subject.

We equally have learned from you.

I hope you continue on your path for greater knowledge and understanding

in the years to come. As titular Head of the University, I offer my personal, and the University’s sincerest congratulations and thanks for all your hard work and commitment these past years, and likewise to those who have supported and believed in you.

Today you do not leave us. Today and tomorrow you continue to play a proud role in our University’s history, our story and our hopes for the future.

Go forward with our sincere best wishes and respect and remember…

“Without wisdom, all is in vain.”

David Eustace

Graduation is an important occasion and a fitting end to your student journey.

To ensure that graduation runs smoothly and is enjoyable for all, please read this booklet carefully and be aware of what you need to do on the day.

Graduation ceremonies are held at the Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh.

The Usher Hall is a strictly non-smoking venue and does not allow the use of hairspray on the premises, as this will disrupt the fire alarm systems.

On the day Arriving at the theatre

You should arrive at the theatre between the following times: 11am Ceremony - 8.30am - 10am 2pm Ceremony - 11.30am - 1pm 3pm Ceremony - 12.30pm - 2pm You should be seated at least 20 minutes before the ceremony begins - otherwise it will not be possible for your award to be presented. The auditorium opens one hour before the start of your ceremony. Please inform your guests that they should also take their seats early and will not be allowed to enter the auditorium after the Academic Procession has begun.

All guests must have a valid ticket for admission.

Travel Information regarding public transport is available from Lothian Buses.

Parking is available close to the Usher Hall.

Registration When you first arrive at the theatre please register at the registration desks at the Lothian Road entrance in the main foyer of the Usher Hall.

Only graduands should report to the registration desks - please ask your guests to enter through the cafĂŠ/bar entrance on Lothian Road. You should

be registered at least one hour before the start of your ceremony.

The registration desks run in alphabetical surname order, please go to the correct desk to register. You will be given your seat number on a blue seating card, which you must keep as it is used by the ushers to direct you on to the stage. If you are a prize or medal winner you will also be given a green card. If you are the first person graduating from your course you will be given a yellow card with the course title on it. Please do not fold these cards or leave them under your seat, as you are required to take them with you on to the stage. If you receive more than one card it is important that you keep them in the order that they were given to you.

Please note the instructions on the back of the cards.

‘We currently have over 85,000 active alumni members. Keep in touch with us through our Alumni team.’

Guest tickets

Tickets for your graduation ceremony

Guest tickets for the ceremony are ÂŁ15 per person and can be purchased directly with the Usher Hall.

Ticket sales are limited to three per transaction and are sold on a first come first served basis. Guests will be able to choose their own seats within the Usher Hall and you can choose to print your tickets at home, have them posted to you or you can collect them from the Usher Hall box office.

Please ensure that you purchase tickets for the correct ceremony.

Children can attend the ceremony, but you should note that it may not be suitable for very young children.

Children under two do not require a seat and therefore do not require a ticket.

Children over the age of two will require a ticket due to the Usher Hall’s health and safety regulations.

‘Celebrate your success with your family and friends!’

academic dress You will be required to wear the appropriate academic dress, including the appropriate gown and hood for your award, at your graduation ceremony otherwise you will not be permitted to graduate.

Academic dress may be bought or hired from the University robe makers Ede & Ravenscroft: 01223 861 854 www.edeandravenscroft.com We recommend that you order your academic dress well in advance of your ceremony. It is your responsibility to order academic dress before graduation and, if possible, you should give the robe makers at least three weeks notice of your requirements.

There is a separate charge for this service.

Graduation is a formal occasion and graduands are expected to dress appropriately. National dress may be worn if you wish. Mortarboards, hats and fascinators are not permitted.

Please collect your academic dress from the top floor of the Usher Hall

after you have registered. You can collect your gown at the times shown below for your ceremony. Please return it afterwards at the Usher Hall.

Gown collection 11am Ceremony 8.30am - 10.30am 2pm Ceremony 11.30am - 1.30pm 3pm Ceremony 12.30pm - 2.30pm Your gown should be returned to Ede & Ravenscroft after the ceremony at the Usher Hall.

Edinburgh Napier University Undergraduate Degree

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Edinburgh Napier University Undergraduate Certificate/ Diploma

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Edinburgh Napier University Postgraduate Certificate/ Diploma

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Edinburgh Napier University Taught Masters

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Edinburgh Napier University MPhil

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Edinburgh Napier University PhD

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Prizes and Medals

The School Support Service coordinates the University prizes and medals and the presentation of these at the graduation ceremonies.

Most awards are made by individual Schools to undergraduate and postgraduate level students based upon a selection of key criteria.

Enquiries about prizes and medals should be directed to the School office.

The Ceremony Ceremony Running Order Graduation ceremony lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Ceremonies will start punctually The auditorium will open one hour before the start of your ceremony.

You must be seated at least 20 minutes prior to the commencement of the ceremony – otherwise it will not be possible for your award to be presented. Please inform your guests that they cannot be allowed admission to the auditorium after the Academic Procession has begun. Guests will only be admitted to the auditorium with a valid ticket.

Seating You will be seated in alphabetical order by course title in the stalls area of the theatre. Your seat number will have been given to you at the registration desk.

Processions

Please stand, if you are able to, as the Academic Procession and the Chancellor’s Procession enter the theatre.

Opening

The Chancellor opens the ceremony. Conferment of any honorary degrees and honorary speeches.

Conferment of Awards When your graduation begins, you will be taken out from your seat a row at a time to stand at the side of the auditorium. Follow the person on your right and carry your seat cards with you. An usher will let each row know when it is time to move on to the stage. Remain in the order in which you were seated and proceed up the stairs onto the stage when directed by the usher. Your seat card will be taken from you and passed to a senior academic member of staff. Wait for your name to be called and then walk across the stage, pausing to shake hands with the Chancellor. If you are the first student graduating from your course, the title of the course will be read out before your name. Cross to the far side of the stage to receive your parchment and any prizes or medals you have won. Continue down the stairs where an usher will direct you back to your original seat.

Act of Conferment The Chancellor confers the awards.

Vice-Chancellor’s Speech from Professor Andrea Nolan.

Close The Chancellor’s speech and closes the ceremony.

End of Ceremony At the end of the ceremony, please remain standing, if you are able to, as the Chancellor’s and Academic Processions leave the theatre. Make sure that you have all your belongings with you – don’t leave anything under or on your seat. You will leave the theatre a row at a time. An usher will direct you when it is time to leave.

Debtors If you have any debt to the University which is not cleared by the application closing date, your name will not appear in the graduation programme or the newspaper and you will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony or receive your parchment until your debts are cleared.

‘You can use our careers service for up to three years after you graduate.’

photoGraphy & video The University has appointed Ede & Ravenscroft as official photographers for graduation. Their contact details are: Ede & Ravenscroft: Tel: 01733 563 565 www.edeandravenscroft.com To enquire about frames go to: www.edeandravenscroft.com We recommend that you order your photography package in advance, as the queues for the photography sales desk on the day can be quite long. You can order this online as part of your gown hire order as above.

You can have your photographs taken before your ceremony and afterwards.

Camera use during ceremonies Members of the audience may take photographs. Out of respect for other guests, you will not be permitted to leave your seat or move about the theatre in order to do so or use flash apparatus.

No private video recording is permitted in the auditorium of the Usher Hall.

At the Ceremony Photography studios will be open two hours prior to the start of your ceremony and will generally finish about an hour after the last ceremony of the day. If in doubt, please check with the Ede & Ravenscroft sales desk on the day.

Photographs will be taken by the University’s photographers at the Usher Hall for use in our promotional materials. We may wish to take photographs of smaller groups or individuals, however, your permission will always be sought before identifiable photographs are taken.

Visual images will be used and retained strictly in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the University’s retention schedules. If you have any queries or objections please email graduations@napier.ac.uk

Graduation videos Videos of our graduation ceremonies are available on our ‘Graduation and Beyond’ playlist on YouTube.

Data protection You should be aware that the ceremonies will be filmed and photographs may be taken. A live film feed will be used to project the ceremonies on to a back screen on stage. At a later date, videos of the ceremonies will be made available for viewing on the University’s website.

For the University’s full Data Protection Statement for the graduation ceremonies click here.

Contact us The Alumni Relations & Events Team Sighthill Campus, Sighthill Court, Edinburgh, EH11 4BN Tel: 0131 455 6433 Email: alumni@napier.ac.uk For further information online go to Graduations on myNapier.

Further Enquiries For further information relating to your graduation day, please contact: Student Administration Tel: 0131 455 2535 Email: graduations@napier.ac.uk For further information online go to Graduations on myNapier.

Graduate Outcomes Survey The Graduate Outcomes Survey is undertaken by all publicly-funded Higher Education Institutions.

Leavers are contacted approximately fifteen months after they leave the institution to find out what they are doing. We are proud of all our graduates and we would like to know what you decide to do next. We would be grateful if you could spare a few moments to complete this survey when you are contacted, by taking part you will be helping provide current and prospective students with an accurate picture of employment rated among Edinburgh Napier graduates.