The Challenge

UA92 engaged Saving Grace Events to support in delivering their inaugural graduation event. With a strapline of being deliberately different, the graduation event needed to challenge the norms, think outside of the box and exceed expectations of a typical graduation whilst retaining some of the traditional ceremonial elements. Established by the ‘Class of 92’ the event would attract media attention so the stakes and levels needed were high.

Two graduates in caps and gowns outside a building, with one adjusting the tassel on the other's mortarboard.
Two graduates in caps and gowns give thumbs up outside the UA92 building, beneath signage reading "Class of UA92, congratulations you smashed it."

What we did

We delivered a production-heavy creative design which was more akin to the Brit Awards than a traditional university event with high impact lighting, staging and UA92s strong branding and messaging woven throughout. Entertainment was stunning, thoughtful and relevant and there were some special guest appearances and presentations.

Two men in dark suits applaud on stage, with dramatic red and purple lighting behind them.
A man in a dark suit speaks at a UA92-branded podium against a red-lit stage backdrop.

How we did it

  • Large LED Screen backdrops
  • Spectacular lighting backstage
  • Award style staging
  • UA92 Brading throughout
  • High Impact screen and video content
  • Commissioned poem by local urban poet ‘Argh Kid’
  • Guest key note by Sir Alex Ferguson
  • Live entertainment by ‘String Infusion’
  • Post event drinks reception with DJ
A graduate in a cap and gown holds a medal while posing on stage between two men in suits, with red lighting in the background.
A graduate in a cap and gown holds a UA92 award for "Pioneering Final Year Project" while posing on stage between two men in suits.

The Result

“In true UA92 style we wanted to deliver a deliberately different graduation experience; an event which infused the best elements of traditional ceremonies but with a modern twist. With the support of Rebecca and her team we were able to deliver and event which formed a key milestone in UA92’s history in the making”
Stacey Anderson, Head of Marketing

A ceremonial mace bearer leads a processional walk down the aisle at a UA92 graduation ceremony, followed by academic staff in red and black robes and other guests.
Two electric violinists in sequinned dresses perform on stage under red lighting, with a screen reading "You are always UA92" displayed behind them.
A graduate in a cap and gown reacts with excitement while crossing the stage, with guests applauding in the background at a graduation ceremony.
Two graduates in caps, gowns and medals speak on stage at a UA92 podium, one gesturing animatedly while the other looks on, against a red-lit backdrop.