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Conferment of Academic Qualifications and Academic Dress Statute and Availability of Academic Dress

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Conferment of Academic Qualifications and Academic Dress Statute 1992

1 Every degree and every diploma of the University shall be conferred or awarded in pursuance of a resolution of the Council and at a meeting of the Council.

2 Every degree and every diploma of the University shall be conferred or awarded by the Chancellor, or if they are absent from the meeting or incapacitated by sickness or otherwise, by the Vice-Chancellor or Pro-Chancellor. The Council may also authorise another person to confer degrees or award diplomas at a particular ceremony.

3 Every recipient of a degree shall receive a certificate in appropriate form, under the Common Seal of the University, that their degree has been conferred and stating the class of honours (if any awarded), or whether it has been awarded with Distinction or Merit.

4 Every diploma shall be in appropriate form under the Common Seal of the University and state, where relevant, whether it has been awarded with Distinction or Merit.

5 At a specified time or times each year the Council shall meet in convocation of the University to confer degrees and award diplomas. Persons wishing to have their degree conferred or diploma awarded (whether in person or in absentia) at such a ceremony must apply in accordance with the dates specified on the University website.

6 The form of words to be used by the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor or such other person as may have been appointed by the Council to confer degrees or to award diplomas shall be as follows:

‘By the authority vested in me by resolution of the University of Auckland Council I [NAME], [POSITION], confer the degrees stated upon those who, within their several faculties, have satisfied the requirements of this University.’

By the authority vested in me by resolution of the University of Auckland Council I [NAME], [POSITION], award the diplomas stated upon those who, within their several faculties, have satisfied the requirements of this University.’

7 In appropriate circumstances, the form of words to be used by the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor or such other person as may have been appointed by the Council to confer degrees and to award diplomas shall be as follows: ‘By the authority vested in me by resolution of the University of Auckland Council I [NAME], [POSITION], confer the degrees and award the diplomas stated upon those who, within their several faculties, have satisfied the requirements of this University.’

8 The academic dress worn by members of the University at any public ceremony of the University shall be the costume appropriate to their degree, but doctors may on special occasions wear a scarlet gown and graduates admitted ad eundem statum may wear the academic costume of their own university. Unless the holder of a diploma is also a graduate the only academic dress they may wear is an undergraduate gown and the scarf appropriate to their diploma.

9 The academic costumes of the University of Auckland shall be as follows:

a The robe for the Chancellor of the University is a blue damask gown with facings of gold lace, bearing on each shoulder the coat of arms of the University. The cap is a black velvet trencher with gold lace and tassel. The robe for the Pro-Chancellor is a black gown with facings of blue silk and gold lace, bearing on each shoulder the coat of arms. The cap is a black velvet trencher with gold tassel. The robe for the Vice-Chancellor is a blue silk gown with facings of silver lace, bearing on each shoulder the coat of arms. The cap is a black velvet trencher with silver lace and tassel. The robe for the Registrar is a gown of black silk with facings of blue silk, bearing on each shoulder the coat of arms. The cap is a black velvet trencher with a black silk tassel. The robe for the Kaumatua and the Kuia is the Fellows gown of the colour University blue to be worn with a black scarf lined with the colour University blue bearing on each lapel the coat of arms. The cap is a black velvet trencher with a black silk tassel. The academic dress for Graduation Officials shall be the costume appropriate to their degree. In addition, the gown shall bear on each shoulder the coat of arms of the University, and the trencher shall have a blue tassel. Graduation Officials who are not graduates shall wear an undergraduate gown bearing the coat of arms of the University on each shoulder.

b The gown for a Bachelors degree is as for the Cambridge Bachelor of Arts. The gown for a Masters degree is as for the Cambridge Master of Arts. The hood for every degree is the size and shape as for the Cambridge Master of Arts. The hood for a Bachelors degree is lined with coloured satin and bordered with white fur. The hood for a Masters degree is lined with coloured satin only. The hoods for the Bachelors and Masters degrees are as follows:

c The hood for a Bachelor with Honours degree is as for the relevant Bachelors degree, with the addition of a 25mm ribbon band on the outside of the hood, alongside the fur. The colour of the ribbon band is the same colour as the lining.

The hood for a Bachelors degree for which the prerequisite is another Bachelors degree within the same faculty is as for a Bachelor with Honours degree, with the addition of a second 25mm band at a distance of 25mm from the first band. Both bands are the same colour as the lining.

When a new Bachelors or Masters degree is introduced within a faculty, the main hood colour shall be that of the predominant existing colour used for that faculty’s Bachelors or Masters qualifications. The hood for the new qualification may be distinguished through the use of bands or stripes of a width and colour to be determined by consultation between the faculty and the Office of Graduation and approved by Council.

The hood for an Interfaculty Bachelors degree or Masters degree is lined with the predominant colour of the faculty primarily responsible for the degree, with the addition of a 25mm ribbon band on the edge of the satin. Where there are two faculties involved, the colour of the ribbon band is the predominant colour of the hood lining of the second faculty. Where more than two faculties are involved, the hood for the new qualification may be distinguished through the use of bands or stripes of a width and colour to be determined by consultation between the faculty and the Office of Graduation and approved by Council.

d The gown for the degrees of Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Fine Arts, Doctor of Health Sciences, Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Music, Doctor of Musical Arts and Doctor of Pharmacy is as for the Cambridge Master of Arts with the addition of facings of 50mm wide satin. The hood is made wholly of satin and this and the facings of the gown are of the following colours for the different degrees:

e The gown for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy is as for the Cambridge Master of Arts, with the addition of 100mm satin facings, made up of 75mm of scarlet edged with 25mm of gold. The hood is made wholly of scarlet satin.

f The gown for the degrees of Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Literature, and Doctor of Science is as for the Cambridge Master of Arts, but is made of black silk, or scarlet silk or cloth. The hood is made wholly of satin, and is of the following colours for the different degrees:

g The cap for all graduates other than Doctors and the officers of the University is a black trencher with a tassel. The cap for all Doctors other than officers of the University is as for the full dress Cambridge Doctor of Philosophy, namely a round black velvet bonnet with a gold cord around the crown ending in tassels.

Note: The colour of the lining of the hood for the Degree of Master of Philosophy is that of the closest Masters degree to which the subject of the MPhil relates.

h The scarf for a diploma is to be made of the same black material as the gown with a band of colour in plain satin as in existing hoods down the centre edge. The colour is to match the degree cluster most closely associated with the diploma. The lining is to be the same colour as the band. The width of the scarf at the base is to be 140mm in total, the black being 100mm and the colour 40mm, and narrowing behind the neck. A band of the lining colour is to be stepped down from the inside edge to the outside edge of the black material at the base of each side of the scarf. The diploma scarves are as follows:

i The gown for the honorary degrees of Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Laws, Doctor of Literature, Doctor of Music, Doctor of Science and Doctor of the University of Auckland is as for the Cambridge Master of Arts, but is made of scarlet satin. The hood is made wholly of satin, and is one of the following colours for the different degrees:

10 Regalia specifications for degrees and diplomas that have been deleted from this Statute can be found in previous editions of the University Calendar.

11 The gown for a Fellow of the University of Auckland will be an undergraduate gown of the colour University Blue bearing on the left front lapel the coat of arms of the University. No hood or cap shall be worn.

Availability of Academic Dress

The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust trading as Academic Dress Hire owns a stock of academic gowns, hoods, scarves, trenchers and Tudor bonnets. These are available for hire Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 5pm throughout the year. Details may be obtained from Academic Dress Hire, 17 George Street, Newmarket, or www.academicdresshire.co.nz

A student completing the requirements for a degree or diploma will receive information regarding the hire of academic dress for the graduation ceremony with their invitation to apply to graduate.

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Growing up in Bayswater on the North Shore during World War II, George helped his family by planting and tending vegetables and flowers. At the University of Auckland, he studied toward a Bachelor of Science with majors in Botany and Chemistry, graduating in 1952, and a Master of Science in Botany, graduating in 1956. George was a fervent member of the University’s Field Club, engaging in field trips to remote areas of Aotearoa New Zealand such as Major Island, Lake Waikaremoana, and Mt Egmont (now Mt Taranaki) and writing about the trips for the Field Club’s journal Tāne. After his study in Auckland, George began an eventful career as an innovative research scientist in the agrichemical industry, becoming the holder of numerous patents. He first worked as an assistant chemist with the firm Ivon Watkins Limited (later Ivon Watkins-Dow Limited, then Dow AgroSciences) in New Plymouth, who supported him in his wish to complete a PhD at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). George’s PhD research investigated the action of certain herbicides on plants. After graduating with his PhD in 1960, George returned to Ivon Watkins and became their research manager, developing his expertise in formulating pesticides. George retired from Ivon Watkins-Dow in 1986 but founded his own company, Taranaki NuChem Limited (later Zelam Limited) in 1988. The company developed several successful crop protection products and timber preservatives. Extremely devoted to Taranaki, George resided there for more than 65 years, serving as chairman of the North Taranaki branch of the Forest & Bird Society and climbing Mt Taranaki more than 100 times. Inspired by the example of his cousin, Dr Brian Mason, a mineralogist at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. and a major donor to the University of Canterbury, George decided to philanthropically support environmental research. In 1995 he established the George Mason Charitable Trust as a vehicle for promoting the study of science at schools and universities and encouraging environmental projects focusing on the Taranaki region. He launched the Puke Ariki-George Mason Charitable Trust Scholarships in 2002, which support postgraduate students from any New Zealand university researching the geology, flora, fauna or general environment of Taranaki. So far, ten University of Auckland postgraduate scholars have been assisted by these scholarships and gone on to careers in related fields. Holding fond memories of his own study, George decided to gift much of his wealth to the University of Auckland. For more than 25 years, he provided crucial philanthropic backing for many research projects in the natural and environmental sciences, supporting both established academics advancing ambitious projects and postgraduate students just beginning their research careers. He supported 14 University of Auckland masters students via the George Mason Scholarship in Marine Science and several doctoral students via the George Mason Scholarship in Biological Sciences. The UC Davis Link Scholarship he established also allowed four doctoral students to gain invaluable academic experience on exchange at the University of California. Not least, in 2023 he funded the creation of a new Lectureship in Marine Restoration Ecology. In 2016 George’s outstanding gift of $5 million allowed the University of Auckland to create the George Mason Centre for the Natural Environment. The Centre has greatly increased the quality and quantity of environmental research conducted at the University, with its scholars tackling pressing issues facing New Zealand, such as fighting kauri dieback, tracking the movements of endangered whales, protecting our kelp forests, investigating the feeding habits of seabirds and reducing microplastics in our waterways, while also engaging in effective community outreach centering on sustaining the environment. George’s strong desire to project and rejuvenate the environment meant he was highly engaged with the work done by people he assisted at the University. Even into his nineties he often met with lecturers, professors and students at the George Mason Centre and the wider Faculty of Science, encouraging and inspiring their efforts. George also funded scientific research at the University of Waikato, Lincoln University and Victoria University of Wellington, supported research at Te Papa Museum of New Zealand and set up secondary school scholarships, including one at New Plymouth High School and another at Takapuna Grammar School in honour of his brother Warren. George’s enthusiastic and extensive philanthropic support made possible the careers of a significant number of New Zealand’s geologists, geochemists, marine and plant biologists, forestry experts, and avifauna specialists.  In the 2020 New Year’s Honours George was made an ONZM for his services to conservation, philanthropy and the community. Earlier honours included the New Zealand Plant Protection Medal in 2010 and the Forest & Bird Old Blue Award in 2013 (for his support of environmental and ecological education in Taranaki). The University of Auckland awarded George an Honorary Doctorate in 2016 in recognition of his immense contributions to ecology. The University is extremely proud to have George as an alumnus and tremendously grateful for all his kind support of our staff and students.  George’s enthusiastic and extensive philanthropic support made possible the careers of a significant number of New Zealand’s geologists, geochemists, marine and plant biologists, forestry experts, and avifauna specialists. His personal assistance of other researchers and his own scientific innovations have greatly advanced New Zealand’s current collective expertise in ecology and have undoubtedly improved Aotearoa New Zealand’s ecosystems and biodiversity, helping us toward a healthier and more sustainable future.  George will be remembered by University of Auckland staff and students with great fondness and the University would like to extend its deepest condolences to the Trustees of the George Mason Charitable Trust for the loss of their beloved and highly esteemed friend and colleague.  George Mason appeared as the cover story in Ingenio in 2016. Media enquiries Email: mediateam@auckland.ac.nz Funeral A celebration of George's life will be held at St Andrew's Church, 72 Liardet Street, New Plymouth on Saturday, 21 September 2024, at midday His funeral service will be livestreamed at  https://vimeo.com/event/4577838  Related links Kauri fightback: the scientists determined to control kauri dieback George Mason Centre for the Natural Environment 335 COMMENTS Doctoral degree regalia The gowns for the following doctoral degrees are the same as the Cambridge Master of Arts, faced with satin with the same colour as their hoods. Degree. Colour of hood. Doctor of Clinical Psychology. Dark blue. Doctor of Education. Emerald green. Doctor of Fine Arts. Gold. University of Auckland Regalia Guide Other doctoral degrees. The gowns for the following doctoral degrees are the same as the Cambridge Master of Arts; The doctoral set includes Masters Gown, satin fronts and degree hood in the same colour, and a Tudor bonnet. 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You will need the following information: Your height, Your head size (circumference around your head, approximately 2cm above your ears), Your student number. To graduate, the gown you wear on the day will need to be supplied by the Graduate Gowning ... Welcome Read about study and scholarships at the University of Auckland, and what it's like to live in our biggest city. Find out more. Ngā akoranga | Study. Postgraduate study . Whether you want to change careers, progress in your current field or pursue a passion, we have a range of postgraduate study options to get you there. What to wear What to wear. Your graduation ceremony is a formal celebration of your achievement, and we encourage you to dress appropriately. Graduation day. What regalia to hire. Where to hire your regalia. Bachelors and masters degree regalia. Diploma regalia. Doctoral degree regalia. How to wear regalia. Professional Supervision For further assistance and advice, please email [email protected] or visit one of our Student Hubs. You can also access a range of information about the University of Auckland online at AskAuckland . Doctoral applications Doctoral applications. If you are applying for a PhD or named doctorate, here's our step-by-step guide for doctoral applications, admission and enrolment. Step 1. View the doctoral entry requirements. To view the academic eligibility requirements for entry into a PhD or named doctorate programme, see Doctoral entry requirements. PhD Set University of Auckland 19 & 20 September 2024. AcademyEX Friday 20 September 2024. NZSEG Friday 20 September 2024. Casual Hire or Purchase. Legal Admissions Auckland. ... PhD Gown, PhD Hood, Bonnet Gown Size Based on your height and should be worn at mid calf length. Please select your height range from the drop down menu below. 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