Class of 2025: Happy Graduation! Grab your merch online and in person now.
- Location: SODA, Co Lab
- Date: Wednesday 13 August 2025
- Time: 13:30 - 14:20
- Presenter(s): Jim Dickinson, WonkHe
Please note, all sessions across both days are subject to change. Any changes will be updated across the website and in any other digital comms in advance.
While UK students know graduation traditions, why is this often their only significant shared ritual? Unlike European and US counterparts with rich student-led traditions building community and belonging, the UK university experience feels increasingly atomised.
Using international examples from Finland's Wappu to Georgetown's Grubfest, we'll examine why traditions and tentpole events matter for belonging and identity, what makes them stick, and the steps SUs can take to establish new traditions that students will anticipate, remix and remember.
Staff working in clubs and societies, advice, student reps, democracy, governance, campaigning – anything within membership services across the UK.
Yes! But tickets for this conference are now unavailable.
Expect a friendly, open and inclusive space to network, share and learn with likeminded people.
Yes, our reception team will be on hand if you need any assistance.
For more info about this event, contact Mikey and for any questions about specific sessions, contact Alan Roberts
14 Higher Chatham Street,
Manchester,
M15 6ED
Venue : SODA, Co Lab
Type: Day 1 - More Student Opportunities, Membership Services Conference Day 1
Start Date: Wednesday 13-08-2025 - 13:30
End date: Wednesday 13-08-2025 - 14:20