Thoughtful Gifts for the Academic Life

I ordered mugs for my honours seminar as end-of-term thank-yous. The print quality was far better than I expected from on-demand, and several students said it was the nicest gift they had received from the department. I'm already planning something similar for graduation week.

After my viva I bought myself one of the celebration mugs — a little cheesy, but it made my parents well up in the best way. Delivery was painless and the lettering still looks sharp months later, even after daily dishwasher cycles.

We wanted a graduation gift that felt personal rather than another generic frame. The thesis-themed tote was perfect — our daughter uses it on campus every week. For once I looked like I actually understood what a doctorate involves!