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Congratulations Class of 2026

  • Written byStudent Communications
  • Published date 29 July 2026
UAL Graduation for the Class of 2026, at Royal Festival Hall, 2026, UAL | Photograph: In-press Photography Ltd

You did it! #UALGrads2026

UAL hosted 12 separate ceremonies for the undergraduate class of 2026, and some Central Saint Martin postgraduate students. They took place at the Royal Festival Hall from 13-16 July, as over 4,600 UAL graduates made their way across the stage in celebration of completing their degrees.

Graduation was a true celebration of the students' creativity. Student artwork was showcased throughout the ceremonies in the auditorium and in the digital graduation programme, helping shape the visual identity of graduation. Graduates and their guests were treated to inspiring speeches from 14 incredible students and 12 honoraries.

Nature wastes nothing. Not a leaf. Not a season. Not a loss. Everything that has happened during our studies; the late nights, the laughter, the grief, the questions we couldn't answer. All of it nourishes what comes next. One chapter ends today. And something new, something we cannot yet name, begins to grow.

— Simone Suss, Central Saint Martins student speaker
Collage of portraits of student speakers at graduation ceremonies.
UAL 2026 Graduation Student Speakers

Well done to our incredible student speakers!

A key part of each ceremony is the graduate speeches, given by students nominated by their College.

This year’s student speakers were:

  • Camberwell College of Arts: Kulsoma Khatun
  • Central Saint Martins Postgraduate: Simone Suss and Sundar Liddar
  • Central Saint Martins, C&S School: Georgia-Leah Simpson
  • Central Saint Martins, M School: Sarah Bazambanza
  • Chelsea College of Arts: Belen Fernandez
  • Creative Computing Institute: Aasia Shaikh
  • London College of Communication, Design School: Chelsea Laylo
  • London College of Communication, Screen School: Caleb Holley
  • London College of Communication, Media School: Matilde Eichberg
  • London College of Fashion, School of Design and Technology: Jayda Silvestrino
  • London College of Fashion, School of Media and Communications: Laaibah Amjad
  • London College of Fashion, School of Business: Fatima Gawad
  • Wimbledon College of Arts: Trevonte Golding

You can watch the 14 powerful messages in our UAL graduation playlist on YouTube.

Read up on this year's honoraries

This year’s honoraries are influential artists and public figures – pushing boundaries at the forefront of the creative industries. Their achievements span a wide range of disciplines, including dance, fine art, graphic design, curation, literature, costume design, film, publishing, fashion business and journalism.

UAL 2026 Graduation Honoraries

Playback our 2026 graduation ceremonies

Full ceremonies, as well as individual student and honorary speeches, are available to watch on the UAL graduation playlist on YouTube.

Check out our Instagram and TikTok to see if you were featured in any of the graduation content.

We had professional photos taken at all of the ceremonies. View a selection of the images in our 2026 graduation Facebook album.

What’s next, now you’re a graduate?

  • Complete the graduation survey and upon completion, you will be offered an opportunity to enter our prize draw to win 1 of 3 £50 not just a shop vouchers.
  • You can access your digital certificate through Gradintel or download a digital transcript via the myAssessments tab on the e:vision portal.
  • You’ll be asked to take part in the Graduate Outcomes survey about 15 months after you complete your studies. Your feedback helps to shape the careers support we offer for both students and graduates.

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