Graduating students

Get the most out of your graduation at LUU

To all graduates – well done on behalf of everyone at LUU. We know that attaining a degree is tough and that strikes may have made your experience even more demanding. Despite the challenges, you have shown incredible resilience. Now, at the culmination of your student days, It’s time for a well-deserved celebration of your academic achievements. The Union will be open during graduation, so invite your family and friends in and make the most of what we have to offer.

Chill and eat

If you are eager to relax and have a snack in between the day’s activities, come along to Common Ground. We have a cafe and many comfortable sofas and chairs. Or, if you are after a bigger meal, our bars Terrace and Old Bar will be serving food as usual. Why not introduce your guests to Old Bar’s famous potato stacks? Cheesy, hot and delicious. Or perhaps try Terrace’s new menu if you’ve not yet had the chance. Terrace is serving up homemade focaccia with fresh ingredients, plus pasta, pizza and salads.

Common Ground Café in the Leeds University Union building

Buy some graduation merch

You can’t leave Leeds without merchandise to remember your student days. Go to Gear and get your hands on some Leeds University jumpers, t-shirts, or sportswear. Gear has also released some special items for graduates. Take Benji the bear home, a cute and cuddly alumni of Leeds Uni. Benji can be purchased alongside a graduation cap and gown that fits him perfectly. Also featured in our graduation collection are certificate holders, tote bags, and artwork of iconic Leeds spots. Check out the prints of Belgrave and Bakery 164. Maybe you want to give a graduation present to one of your friends?

Watch the ceremony in our bars

Our bars, Terrace and Old Bar, will also be live-streaming the graduation service. This is a perfect way for any extra family and friends to enjoy your special moment. You can grab some celebratory drinks at our bars. These don’t have to be alcoholic, as well as the usual cocktails, beers and wines, we offer alcohol free alternatives.

 

 

Students in Old Bar

Ice cream and umbrellas

The weather this summer is unpredictable. If it’s raining you can buy an emergency umbrella from Gear. However, if you’ve been lucky enough to have a hot and sunny graduation, this calls for an ice cream from Scream. Our dairy ice cream is supplied by local Yorvale farm and our vegan selection is supplied by Northern Block. Flavours include chocolate and blood orange, caramel and sea salt, rum and raisin, pear and ginger, and tiramisu.

 

An employee scooping ice cream from a tub in the desert shop 'Scream'

If you need any help throughout the day, ask at our information desk in the entry hall of LUU. Alternatively, wave down any member of staff. We will be wearing green and yellow lanyards and are always happy to chat.