Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) celebrated the Class of 2026 in a two-day event at the Bournemouth Pavilion on July 23 and July 24, with 1,380 graduates invited to take to the stage. Graduates and their families later walked through the gardens to continue celebrations on Bournemouth Beach. Lisa Mann, vice-chancellor and chief executive officer of AUB, said: "Completing a degree in the creative arts demands courage, critical thinking, resilience, and vision. The Class of 2026 were celebrated by Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) at this year’s Graduation ceremonies, held across July 23 and July 24 at the Bournemouth Pavilion. (Image: Rhiannon Evans)"Our 2026 graduates have spent their time at AUB questioning, innovating, and reimagining the world around them.