Information Pack
2 The University of Liverpool Online 3 Welcome and congratulations! Congratulations to all students from around the world who are about to graduate from the University of Liverpool s online master s, doctoral or postgraduate certificate programmes. This is an achievement to celebrate! After all your months of study and online debate with fellow students, you can be proud of yourself, whether you receive your degree certificate by post or in person. Many of you will choose to mark your achievement by donning a cap and gown and attending a graduation ceremony in Liverpool. The information you ll find in this pack should help you make the most of your graduation ceremony and time in the city. Inside, you will find: A comprehensive schedule of events A full description of each event, including how to find the location, who can attend and what to expect A checklist to ensure you have done everything you need to do in preparation for arriving in Liverpool. On behalf of all at the University of Liverpool and Laureate Online Education, congratulations on your achievement! We hope that you will enjoy celebrating your success.
4 The University of Liverpool Online 5 Tuesday 5 December 10.30 am Graduation Ceremony Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Doctor of Business Administration Master of Business Administration Master of Public Administration MSc in Corporate Finance MSc in International Accounting and Finance Postgraduate Certificates in the above management subjects Schedule of ceremonies and events 12.00 pm 2.00 pm Management School Reception For Tuesday s Management graduands and graduates (including Liverpool Online MBA graduates) Lutyens Crypt (Pontifical Hall), Metropolitan Cathedral, Brownlow Hill 12.00 pm 2.00 pm School of Law and Social Justice Reception The Foyer, Eleanor Rathbone Building, Bedford Street South
6 The University of Liverpool Online 7 12.00 pm 2.15 pm School of Histories, Languages and Cultures Reception Bistro in the Everyman Theatre, Hope Street 3.00 pm Graduation Ceremony Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street 6.00 pm 9.00 pm Online Graduates Recognition Ceremony & Reception Exclusive event for online graduands/graduates and their guests St George s Hall, St George s Pl, Liverpool L1 1JJ Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Doctor of Education Higher Education (EdD) LLM in International Business Law LLM in International Finance and Banking Law LLM in Technology and Intellectual Property Law MSc in Global Consumer Marketing MSc in Global Marketing MSc in Marketing MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management PGCerts in above management and law subjects
8 The University of Liverpool Online 9 12.30 pm 2.00 pm Department of Public Health Reception Forum of the Department of Public Health and Policy 3rd Floor, Whelan Building, Quadrangle 12.30 pm 3.00 pm School of Psychology Reception Refinery Restaurant, corner of Hope Street and Myrtle Street Wednesday 6 December 9.30 am Graduation Ceremony Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street Faculty of Health and Life Sciences MSc in Applied Psychology MSc in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Investigation MSc in Mental Health Psychology MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology MSc in Psychology Master of Public Health MSc in Clinical Research MSc in Clinical Research Administration PGCert in Psychology PGCert in Public Health 1.00 pm Graduation Ceremony Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences MSc in Global Human Resource Management MSc in Human Resource Management MSc in International Management MSc in Management MSc in Project Management Postgraduate Certificates in the above management subjects 2.30 pm 4.00 pm Management School Reception For Wednesday s Management graduates Lutyens Crypt (Pontifical Hall), Metropolitan Cathedral, Brownlow Hill
10 The University of Liverpool Online 11 4.00 pm Graduation Ceremony Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street Faculty of Science and Engineering MSc in Computer Security MSc in Computer and Information Security MSc in Information Systems and Technology MSc in Information Systems Management MSc in Information Systems Project Management MSc in Information Technology MSc in Internet Systems MSc in Software Engineering MSc in Web Sciences and Big Data Postgraduate Certificates in the above computer science subjects
12 The University of Liverpool Online 13 Event details Networking opportunities Online Graduates Recognition Ceremony and Reception Tuesday 5 December: 6.00 pm 9.00 pm St George s Hall, St George s Pl, Liverpool L1 1JJ (See map on page 18 for location) Join the University of Liverpool s Vice-Chancellor Professor Janet Beer for an evening reception celebrating the achievements of our online graduates. Meet & Greet networking will be followed by a formal speech and the presentation of Student and Dissertation of the Year awards. The evening will end with drinks and hors d oeuvres. This event is open to online graduates and their friends and family. We encourage a smart/formal dress code; national dress is very welcome. Please note that those wishing to attend this event should ensure they arrive promptly by 6.00 pm, as doors will close at 6.20 pm. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP (confirm your attendance via the registration link in the email you will receive from us) to help us cater accordingly. Places are limited so RSVP now to secure your attendance.
14 The University of Liverpool Online 15 Faculty Receptions Management School Receptions for Management graduands and graduates Tuesday 5 December: 12.00 pm 2.00 pm Wednesday 6 December: 2.30 pm 4.00 pm Lutyens Crypt (Pontifical Hall), Metropolitan Cathedral, Brownlow Hill (See maps on pages 18-19 for location) Join members of the Management School and fellow graduands and graduates for an informal reception immediately before or after your graduation ceremony. Guests are also welcome at these free events. Please ensure you RSVP (confirm your attendance via the registration link in the email you will receive from us) to attend this event. School of Law and Social Justice Reception for Law graduates Tuesday 5 December: 12.00 pm 2.00 pm The Foyer, Eleanor Rathbone Building, Bedford Street South (See maps on pages 18-19 for location) Join members of the School of Law and Social Justice and fellow Law graduates for this free reception. Family and friends are welcome too. Festive snacks and refreshments will be available. Please ensure you RSVP (confirm your attendance via the registration link in the email you will receive from us) to attend this event. School of Histories, Languages and Cultures Reception (EdD) Tuesday 5 December: 12.00 pm 2.15 pm Bistro in the Everyman Theatre, Hope Street (See maps on pages 18-19 for location) Head of School, Professor Lin Foxhall will provide a brief welcome talk at 1.30pm followed by Professor Elaine Chalus and Professor Frank Shovlin presenting the student awards. All guests will receive a welcome drink on arrival, and canapés will be served before the speeches. Additional drinks can be purchased from the Bistro bar. The ceremony itself will take place at the Philharmonic Hall at 3.00 pm. EdD graduands who wish to attend the reception, please RSVP to: hlcevent@liverpool.ac.uk by Tuesday 21 November 2017. Department of Public Health Reception for Public Health graduates Wednesday 6 December: 12.30 pm 2.00 pm Forum of the Department of Public Health and Policy 3rd Floor, Whelan Building, Quadrangle (See maps on pages 18-19 for location) The Director of Programmes for the Master of Public Health programmes at the University of Liverpool invites all MPH graduates and their guests to join a celebration with other students and members of the Department of Public Health and Policy immediately after the graduation ceremony. Buffet snacks and soft drinks will be available at the event. Please ensure you RSVP by 21 November (confirm your attendance via the registration link in the email you will receive from us) to attend this event. School of Psychology Reception for Psychology graduates Wednesday 6 December: 12.30 pm 3.00 pm Refinery Restaurant, corner of Hope Street and Myrtle Street (Across the road from the Philharmonic Hall - see maps on pages 18-19 for location) Join members of the School of Psychology and fellow Psychology graduates for this informal reception at which family and friends are also welcome. Buffet snacks and refreshments will be available. Please ensure you RSVP by 21 November (confirm your attendance via the registration link the email you will receive from us) to attend this event.
16 The University of Liverpool Online 17 Graduation checklist Before you arrive in Liverpool Please ensure that you have: Confirmed your intention to graduate on campus via the University of Liverpool website: www.liverpool.ac.uk/graduation/planning The deadline for this was 10 November, so if you haven t already taken the above step, you must contact your Student Support Manager urgently for assistance. You cannot gain entrance to the graduation ceremony to receive your degree certificate unless you have confirmed your intentions to the University. Your Student Support Manager can provide more information if you are unsure whether you have confirmed or not. Ordered tickets for your guests to attend your ceremony: If you have questions about this, please contact the Graduation Enquiries team at: gradenq@liverpool.ac.uk Confirmed which events you would like to attend via the RSVP link emailed to you recently: A number of our planned events require those attending to RSVP (please ensure you reply by 21-22 November confirming your attendance). Ordered your gown and official photographs via the University of Liverpool website: To order your gown and official photos, please visit: www.liverpool.ac.uk/graduation/the_ceremony/photography Packed the correct clothing to wear under your cap and gown: We suggest that men wear dark suits, a white shirt and a tie, while women should wear dark skirts or trousers and a white or light-coloured blouse. Mortar boards should be worn throughout the ceremony. Once you arrive in Liverpool Remember to: Pick up your pre-ordered tickets, cap and gown on the day of your ceremony: Please collect your preordered tickets, cap and gown from Mountford Hall, Guild of Students on your graduation day from 7.30 am until no later than two hours before your graduation ceremony. See map for location. Be at the Graduation venue one hour before your ceremony begins: Students who arrive late will not be allowed in. If you have any questions, please contact your Student Support Manager as soon as possible. For questions while you are in Liverpool, please look for us at the Guild of Students.
18 The University of Liverpool Online 19 University Campus Map Zoomed in area Campus Address University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX United Kingdom MOORFIELDS STATION ROYAL LIVER BUILDING LIME ST STATION LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE CENTRAL STATION Map Key 1. Eleanor Rathbone Building 2. Hope Street Hotel 3. Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 4. Lutyens Crypt 5. Refinery Restaurant 6. Whelan Building 7. St George s Hall 8. Everyman Theatre
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