Thousands of relatives and friends will be in the audiences and thousands more around the world will be watching via the livestream: brighton.ac.uk/livestream.
Professor Julian Crampton CBE, the university’s Vice-Chancellor, congratulated all graduands: “I wish each and every one success in their careers and lives. We are pleased to have played a full part in developing the next generation of key professionals this country and countries round the world need for their future success.
Graduates will collect their awards from Professor Crampton and Lord Mogg KCMG, Chairman of the Board of Governors.
During the proceedings, Margaret Wallis, a Director of the Hastings Academies Trust, a member of the university’s Board of Governors, and former Director of the Hastings campus, will be awarded an honorary Fellowship in recognition of her major contribution to the university and the development of the Hastings campus.