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Student orators

Could you represent your graduating class, and leave a lasting impression of your time at York?

At each graduation ceremony in 2026, there will be an opportunity for a graduating student to give a personal message to their classmates, family and friends.

This could be you! We hope it will be an unforgettable experience - and one which could enhance your CV.

If you’re selected as a student orator, you’ll be awarded a certificate in recognition of your contribution.

Previous student orators

For inspiration on what you might say, have a look at these orators from the January 2025 graduations:

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Temitope Koleowo

School for Business and Society

https://youtu.be/3D2cj74cAOI?si=sGJFlEgu_hIOJqum
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Torsa Naidu

Department of Computer Science

https://youtu.be/sKH-a2adlVc?si=3egjd9aMmU1wukEd
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Najwa Amir

York Law School

https://youtu.be/K_ZQ6gQs9wA?si=GE-jUxTco7nCDR88

How to apply

Applications for the January 2026 ceremonies have now closed. We will start recruiting orators for the July 2026 ceremonies in May 2026.

Questions?

If you’d like to find out more, email clare.moffatt@york.ac.uk.