Who is who at degree ceremonies
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Conferrers
The Conferrer – usually the Vice-Chancellor or Deputy Vice-Chancellor – will welcome all graduands and their guests to the ceremony and deliver an address, as well as conferring awards.
When your name is called by your Faculty Dean, you will walk forward to a marked point in front of the Conferrer. If you are receiving a Doctorate, the Conferrer will touch your head with a cap to acknowledge your award, and shake your hand.
If you are receiving a Masters, Undergraduate Masters degree, Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate, or a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma, the Conferrer will confer your award with a handshake.
Your Faculty Dean
Your Faculty Dean will welcome you to the ceremony and deliver an address. They will also be the person who reads your name out before you cross the Chapel to meet the Conferrer.
The academic procession
Each ceremony begins with the academic procession of the Conferrer, Honorary Graduands, dignitaries and academic colleagues into the Chapel. Some key figures include:
