September 2021 UCEM Graduation: In photos

Posted on: 8 September, 2021

This article may refer to the University College of Estate Management (UCEM) which became University of the Built Environment in June 2025.

We were delighted to host our first graduation ceremony in nearly two years for the class of 2020. For a flavour of the day, take a look at our photos below…

Panoramic view of the Concert Hall

The build-up

A graduand being fitted for his robe A graduand signing up to the Alumni Association on an iPad

Mugs and Oswald the Owl teddy bears on the merchandise stand Water bottles on the merchandise stand

Graduands sat in their seats Graduands sat in their seats View from the back of the Concert Hall

The ceremonies

Aerial shot of graduands in their seats Shot of the ceremony from the balcony

Graduands stood by their seats Graduands stood by their seats

The organist Graduands applauding

Addressing the graduands

Amanda Clack speaking to the graduands Ashley Wheaton speaking to the graduands

Dr Stephen Jackson speaking to the graduands from the stage

New honorary fellows

Ashley Wheaton with Peter McCrea Ashley Wheaton with Graham Hough

Waiting to be called up onto the stage

A graduand waits to go on stage A graduand waits to go on the stage A graduand waits to be called up to the stage A graduand waits to be called up to the stage A graduand waits to be called up to the stage A graduand waits to be called up to the stage A graduand waits to be called up to the stage A graduand waits to be called up to the stage

A graduand waits to be called up to the stage

The mace bearer

Emma Stone holding the mace Close-up of the coat of arms on the mace

The celebrations

Graduate outside the town hall A woman taking a photo of a graduand and family/friends Group photo of Ashley Wheaton and others Graduates outside the town hall

Panoramic view of graduates outside the town hall

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