Photography and gown hire

Photography

Graduation is a huge achievement and DEI are pleased to partner with Heriot Watt University to capture the students’ special day. Photos will be available for immediate purchase at the graduation ceremony. if you have any concerns or complaints or need to retrieve photographs, please send an email to helpgraduations@deiglobal.com.

Take a look at the photography flyer for pricing and more info regarding the photography services.

Gown hire

Hiring your gown from Ede and Ravenscroft

Students attending a graduation ceremony must hire an academic robe and hood. These can be obtained from Ede and Ravenscroft Ltd and wearing a gown/hood is a requirement if you wish to attend the ceremony. All gown hire arrangements and payments must be made directly with Ede and Ravenscroft Ltd.

Dubai gown hire applications will open in Spring once the online applications open.

All gowns hire arrangements and payments must be made directly with Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd. You can access the Ede & Ravenscroft website to make your order. If you have questions, please submit it via the Ede & Ravenscroft contact form. Note: All gowns must be returned to Ede and Ravenscroft Ltd.

Selecting the appropriate gown and hood

Graduands should hire/purchase the gown and hood appropriate to the Degree, Diploma or Certificate awarded (see information below).

Gown for all Taught Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates:

• Black with long closed sleeves

Gowns for Postgraduate Research degrees:

• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA): Magenta with open sleeves
• Doctor of Engineering (EngD): Magenta with open sleeves
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Magenta with open sleeves
• Master of Philosophy (MPhil): Black with long closed sleeves

Mortar Boards

Mortar boards are not part of the academic dress for Heriot-Watt University and will not be permitted during the ceremony. However, you may wish to hire a mortar board for photographic purposes only.