Venue - Off campus graduations 2024

Descriptions

The university seeks to source an off-campus venue for its Graduation Ceremonies 2024. Venue specification •Capacity: oAbility to accommodate up to 250 graduands per ceremony, with four guests - total per ceremony: 1,250 - and staff involved (c.50) oTwo Graduation ceremonies to be held per day (morning and afternoon) oOne evening Honorary Fellowship ceremony to be held in July •Spaces: oAppropriate rooms to accommodate: Staff gowning/procession formation Student registration, gowning and photography Ceremony space with staging (to accommodate all graduands and at least two guests, plus staff) Live-streaming space if required (for remaining two guests if needed) Separate reception area for after the ceremony •Technology/AV requirements: oWi-Fi within the venue oAppropriate lighting in ceremony space oMic/lectern available for the speakers during the ceremony oAbility to livestream the ceremonies to YouTube •Facilities: oAble to accommodate/deliver a tokened drinks reception with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, and option for guests to purchase more oAll spaces and rooms must be accessible e.g. by lift/ramp •Availability: oAvailable for both July and December ceremonies (currently anticipated to take place w/c 15 July 2024 and w/c 16 December 2024) oAbility to set-up the day before with the space kept in-tact for the days/week of the ceremonies •Transport/travel links: oGood public transport links for travelling guests and/or suitable parking provision oParking for supplier van •Location: oRelevant and accessible to Leeds Trinity University e.g. Leeds city centre, city of Leeds area, Horsforth area