SSBR 2026 GRADUATION CEREMONY
SSBR Graduation 2026 — Barcelona, Spain
Celebrate your academic achievement in one of Europe’s most inspiring cities. 2026’s Swiss School of Business Research graduation will bring our global community of scholars, families, and faculty together in Barcelona for a dignified ceremony that recognises the rigour, resilience, and real-world impact of your studies. Expect a formal academic procession, the conferment of degrees, professional photography, and an elegant reception—crafted to honour each graduate’s journey from first submission to final success.
Barcelona offers the perfect setting for this milestone: world-class hospitality, effortless international connectivity, and an unforgettable cultural backdrop for your celebration and family photos. In the lead-up to the ceremony, we will share full details on timings, regalia, guest tickets, photography packages, and travel guidance (including invitation letters for visa support where required). Our team will be on hand to ensure a seamless, memorable experience for you and your guests.
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The 2026 SSBR Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Hotel Alimara, Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
The programme will follow this schedule: 16:00h Registration with Welcome Drinks;
16:45h Opening Rites, including the Welcome Address and the Dean’s Opening Remarks by Dr Stephen Harrison;
17:00h Student Address; 17:20h Diploma Rites;
17:40h Closing Rites, with Closing Remarks; and from
18:00h the Reception, featuring Individual & Group Photos alongside Food & Drinks.
All graduating students will be issued the appropriate academic regalia—gowns with cape and headwear—corresponding to their award level, and each graduate will be presented with their degree in an official SSBR folder to commemorate this milestone.
Hotel Alimara
Carrer de Berruguete, 126 08035 Barcelona
BARCELONA
Barcelona welcomes our graduates and their families with a rare blend of Mediterranean warmth, world-class culture, and architectural wonder—perfect for turning an academic milestone into an unforgettable celebration. From Gaudí’s icons—the Sagrada Família, Park Güell, and Casa Batlló—to the atmospheric alleys of the Gothic Quarter and the elegant boulevards of Eixample, the city offers spectacular backdrops for graduation photographs at every turn. Days can begin with coastal walks along Barceloneta Beach and end with sunset views from Montjuïc, with time in between for museum highlights (Picasso Museum, MNAC), vibrant markets like La Boqueria, and outstanding Catalan cuisine in tapas bars and contemporary restaurants. Barcelona is exceptionally easy to navigate, with efficient metro and taxi links, abundant hotels near the venue, and excellent international connections via El Prat Airport—making it an inviting, family-friendly base for a memorable long weekend around the ceremony.
