Graduation 2022: what a picture!

Article by: Gaynor Orvis

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A massive congratulations to the fabulous class of 2022!

Graduation is always a momentous occasion in the Ravensbourne calendar. It signals the light at the end of the tunnel for all our students and is a chance to celebrate all their hard work and dedication. Surrounded by friends and loved ones, our proud graduates take to the stage and officially graduate at the prestigious Barbican. 

This year, it was a real privilege to welcome actor and director Idris Elba to our graduation ceremony. This was an incredibly special occasion, as Idris was presented with an honorary doctorate and it was the first year that Ravensbourne has given out this award.

Idris Elba welcomed to the podium at Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Idris Elba welcomed to the podium at Graduation 2022.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Idris Elba is welcomed to the podium at Ravensbourne graduation 2022.

Idris Elba graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Idris Elba addresses the crowd at graduation 2022.

Idris Elba graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Idris Elba addresses the crowd at Ravensbourne graduation 2022.

Graduation is a very important milestone in a person's life. It marks the end of one chapter, and the start of another.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Vice Chancellor Andy Cook celebrates with the crowd at Ravensbourbe graduation 2022.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Marta Phillips OBE addresses the crowd at Ravensbourne graduation 2022.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

A view of the impressive Barbican Concert Hall at Ravensbourne graduation 2022.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Welcoming proud graduates to the stage at Ravensbourne graduation 2022.

Some graduates strutted across the stage, others skipped and one or two whipped out their camera for a cheeky selfie. What's for certain is that all our graduates took to the stage with style.

on the stage students

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Graduates take to the stage at graduation 2022.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Graduates take to the stage at graduation 2022.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Graduates take to the stage at graduation 2022.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Graduates take to the stage at graduation 2022.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Graduates take to the stage at graduation 2022.

After the ceremony finished, graduates were reunited with classmates, friends and family to share a drink, pose for photos and to celebrate everyone's acheivements.

outside

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Graduates celebrate with classmates, friends and family outside the Barbican.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Graduates celebrate with classmates, friends and family outside the Barbican.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Graduates celebrate with classmates, friends and family outside the Barbican.

No graduation is complete without the obligatory hat throwing. Against the backdrop of the impressive Barbican building, graduates cheered and threw their hats, signalling the end of their Ravensbourne undergraduate journey.

hat throwing

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Groups of proud classmates throw hats and pose for photos outside the prestigious Barbican building.

Graduation 2022

Graduation 2022

Groups of proud classmates throw hats and pose for photos outside the prestigious Barbican building.

Watch the ceremonies

Morning ceremony - Media and Film

Morning ceremony - Media and Film

Ceremony 2

Graduation 2022 morning ceremony - Media and Film

Afternoon ceremony - Design and PG

Afternoon ceremony - Design and Postgraduate

Ceremony 2

Graduation 2022 afternoon ceremony - Design and Postgraduate