The run up to graduation is a very busy time for our staff! To ensure the day runs smoothly for thousands of graduates and their families, many hours are put in across the University, involving a whole host of departments - from the Arts Centre to Warwick Conferences and everything in between! And, of course, a whole range of staff volunteer in roles outside of their normal work remit. Thank you to everyone involved - graduation wouldn't happen without you.
Take a look through our photos below to see a selection of the wide range of staff who work together to deliver a fantastic graduation for our students.
Want to know more about what happens behind the scenes during graduation? Hear from some of the colleagues involved and get an insight into their role and what they enjoy about it.
Or why not take a look at our 4 stages of graduation videos - prepare, support, proud and celebrate.
Taken your own photos at graduation? Why not send them to us at internalcomms@warwick.ac.uk or tweet us using the hashtag #proudtobewarwick.
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Arts Centre stewards getting ready
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Checking the volunteer schedule for the day
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Conducting the choir in practice
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Doormen collecting tickets
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Doormen getting everyone inside in time for the ceremony
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Everything checked and in order before seating
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Getting all our students and guests organised and in on time
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Getting everyone into the right place takes organisation
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Getting organised behind the scenes
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Giving directions is all part of the job
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Helping keeping campus looking good for our students
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Helping prepare one of our mace bearers
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Hidden away preparing the equipment
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It's thirsty work in the sun all day
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Keeping graduation guests fed and watered
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Looking after our VIP guests
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Lots of interest in the book and gift shop
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Making coffee is an essential part of keeping graduation running smoothly
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Our digital team capturing the moments online
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Our excellent pianist entertains both inside and out the hall
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Our grounds team working hard to keep campus looking good
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Our grounds team working hard to keep campus looking good
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Our nursery staff running a kids club and creche during graduation
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Our photographer capturing the moment
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Our robing team ensuring all our students looks perfect
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Our robing team ensuring all our students looks perfect
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Photographers making sure graduation pictures are 'just right'
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Plenty of work goes on to prepare for the graduation guests
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Preparing delicious food in a hot kitchen
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Preparing the hall and equipment
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Preparing the Honorary Graduate certificates
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Preparing the Honorary Graduate certificates is delicate work
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Ready and waiting to help
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Ready to hand out tickets
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Retail staff keeping guests fed and watered
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Security staff checking their schedule
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Serving guests at the book and gift shop
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Serving up some delicious food with a smile
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Setting up for the academic procession
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Setting up ready for the day ahead
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Setting up ready for thirsty guests
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Taking a moment between ceremonies
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The doormen also get involved in the procession
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Why do our students love Warwick?
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Working behind the scenes can be a laugh