Graduation Guide Final
Graduation Guide Final
Graduation Guide Final
Your Graduation
Monday 24 June 2019
2019 NEBOSH
Graduation &
Awards Ceremony
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Contents
Introduction
Booking
How to book your tickets
Guests and confirmation
Academic dress
Academic dress and souvenir photography
Key dates
On the day
Getting there
Parking
Directions
Public transport
On the day - timetable
On the day - when to arrive and what to bring
The ceremony
After the ceremony
Other information
Frequently asked questions
Other important information
List of local hotels
Useful contacts
Our graduation sponsors
Graduation terms and conditions
Please note that requests for additional tickets will not be processed and
confirmed until after the closing date for bookings which is 2 June. We will
confirm the extra guest tickets via email on 6 June. When booking please
do not include yourself in the ‘guest’ ticket - you will be required to book
a ‘diplomate’ ticket.
While children may attend, we would advise that this occasion is not
suitable for children under the age of five. Also anyone under the age
of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Confirmation
You will receive a confirmation email immediately. If you do not receive
this email within 24 hours, please check your junk folder and if you still
have not received this then we have not received your booking and you
will need to resubmit your form.
The deadline for booking your place at the Graduation & Awards Ceremony
is Sunday 2 June 2019. Under no circumstances can any bookings be taken
after this date.
You will need to print off the permit issued and bring it on the day.
If you do not pre-book this or forget to bring the permit on the day,
then there will be a charge for all day parking of £5.00. Please note Warwick Arts Centre
(Butterworth Hall)
that the payment machines do not accept cards and do not give
change. All car parks are pay and display.
Disabled parking is available in car park 15. You will need to pre-book
parking as mentioned before and display this permit and blue disabled
badge in the car.
• Follow signs for University of Warwick (and Warwick Arts • After approximately 9 miles you will pass a large Sainsbury’s
Centre) across two roundabouts. You are now approaching store on your left. At the next roundabout (Fire Station
The University of Warwick from Kirby Corner Road. on right, Police Station on left), take the right-hand exit,
signposted ‘University and Canley’.
From the South East • Follow signs for University of Warwick (and Warwick Arts
• From M45 Jct 1 take A45 towards Coventry. Centre) across two roundabouts. You are now approaching
• After approx. 7 miles you will reach Tollbar End roundabout The University of Warwick from Kirby Corner Road.
(junction with A46) follow signs for A45 Birmingham.
• Now follow the directions given in the third bullet point
‘From the North/East’.
Air
Birmingham Airport is the nearest international airport and is
approximately 10 miles from the University. If accommodation
is required, please visit the list of local hotels page for a full
list of hotels.
Bus
The number 11, 11U & 12X buses combine to provide a service
between University of Warwick, Coventry Train Station & Pool
Meadow Bus Station in Coventry City Centre. These buses
run up to every 7 minutes. The journey takes approximately
30 minutes.
8.30 – 10.15am Collect academic dress Rootes Social building – Panorama Suite second floor
8.30 – 10.15am Souvenir photography (if applicable) Rootes Social building – Panorama Suite second floor
10.00am Graduation hall doors open Warwick Arts Centre – Butterworth Hall
10.00 – 10.45am Take your seats Warwick Arts Centre – Butterworth Hall
12.15 – 2.30pm Celebratory drinks reception Rootes Social building – Panorama Suite second floor
12.30 – 2.30pm Souvenir photography (if applicable) Rootes Social building – ground floor
12.30 – 2.45pm Return your academic dress Rootes Social building – ground floor
NEBOSH staff will be wearing branded polo shirts and are available
around campus to help with any questions you have.
Please allow sufficient time on the day so that you can fully enjoy
the experience.
*Note: Best candidate award winners will receive separate instructions for registration.
All Diplomates will be called in turn to the stage where their name
will be announced and they will be personally congratulated by the Chair
and the guest of honour. Please note you will be seated in order of stage
appearance. Therefore you will be seated separate from your guests.
Your seat will be unattended when you go on stage, so please leave
any personal belongings with your guests or you will be leaving them
at your own risk.
Your family and friends are welcome to take photographs of you during
the ceremony, however there will be no opportunity to pose on stage.
Please note, flash photography is not allowed in the ceremony hall.
The NEBOSH Alumni will be exhibiting in the drinks reception. You will
be able to sign up to the Alumni if you haven’t already done so, purchase
NEBOSH Alumni merchandise and learn all about the benefits of joining
the Alumni. You will be able to collect your exclusive NEBOSH Alumni pin
badge too!
If you have any questions regarding the Alumni prior to the graduation,
please contact the Alumni Team on alumni@nebosh.org.uk
or call +44 (0)116 263 4700.
All eligible Diplomates will be contacted by NEBOSH. Will I receive tickets before the event?
If you think you may be eligible but haven’t heard from us, please When you book, you will receive a confirmation booking email. Please print
contact us at graduation@nebosh.org.uk this out and bring it with you to registration where you will be given your
tickets with your numbers on them.
Why are you only taking bookings online?
I cannot attend this year’s date, have I missed my
By handling bookings online we are able to receive and process your
opportunity to graduate?
booking immediately, without the risk of invitations going missing
or being delayed in the post. Information provided is also much more If you cannot attend the 2019 ceremony but would like to be re-invited
accurate and you will receive an automatic confirmation of your booking. next year, please email graduation@nebosh.org.uk with your name and
student number.
The system is completely secure and no payment details are required
Please note that from 2019, your graduation place may only be
as the event is free of charge.
deferred twice.
Why will you not accept bookings after 2 June? What is the ceremony cancellation policy?
Once the bookings have been received, NEBOSH has a large amount
If you have to cancel your place, please let us know in writing by emailing
of administration work to do before the event. This involves:
graduation@nebosh.org.uk. Please inform us if you no longer require
• Processing bookings any of your guest tickets so that these can be reallocated to people the
reserve list.
• Confirming numbers and final requirements
• Producing detailed seating plans
If you need to cancel your gown between these dates please contact Occupational uniforms or traditional dress can also be worn under the gown.
NEBOSH who will refer you to the NEBOSH Account Manager at Ede and
Ravenscroft. A valid reason must be presented in order to claim a refund. We advise that guests dress smartly.
You will need to apply for it as early as possible as the visa process can
take a long time.
Please note, that NEBOSH is not liable for any costs if your visa
application is refused.
If you are unable to get your visa in time for this year’s graduation
ceremony please let us know by emailing graduation@nebosh.org.uk.
We can then defer your invitation until 2020.
The final date for requesting a visa letter of invitation is 13 May 2019.
Accommodation
The University is able to offer onsite accommodation, subject to availability,
in their dedicated conference venues.
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
RISK AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT
3. Children under 2 years of age who will be sitting on the lap of an adult 9. NEBOSH reserve the right to cancel any bookings made if the Diplomate
throughout the ceremony, do not use a guest place. However, please does not meet the specified eligibility criteria.
include all children on your booking form. 10. NEBOSH cannot be held responsible for any costs incurred if you have
4. Pushchairs/buggies may not be brought into the auditorium. to cancel your attendance for any reason (for example, due to visa issues.
The last date for requesting a visa letter of invitation is 13 May 2019).
They will be kept in our designated buggy park which is staffed
by NEBOSH at all times. 11. Photos and video footage will be taken at the event and added to our
social media channels, website and used in NEBOSH publications.
5. All Diplomates are allocated three guest places but can request up to
two additional spaces. These extra places are not guaranteed and your It is not possible or practical to seek consent for image capture from
request will be added to a reserve list. Places will be allocated on a first each individual attending this event. We will therefore conclude that
come, first served basis after booking closes on the 2 June 2019. by attending the event, participants and their guests agree to their
You will be notified by email by 6 June 2019 if you have successfully image being captured, for the purposes stated above.
obtained additional places. 12. Please note that with the exception of assistance dogs, animals are
6. Disabled parking spaces are available on a first come first served basis. not allowed on the University premises.