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The University Ceremonial MaceGraduation ceremony 2019 the mace bearer is placing the mace

The University Ceremonial Mace

When you think of graduation the first thing that will spring to mind is undoubtedly the hard work you’ve put in over the course of your studies. You may also conjure up images of the raised mortar boards in celebration, the ceremony, speeches and procession and no doubt the nerves prior to stepping up onto the stage willing yourself not to trip! The likelihood of remembering the University mace is probably quite slim.

Posted on: 17 July 2020