The Chinese University of Hong Kong held its 81st Congregation for the Conferment of Degrees on 17 November. Dr. Norman N.P. Leung, Chairman of the Council, conferred 4,029 bachelor’s and 5,593 master’s degrees. Prof. Joseph J.Y. Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President, presented awards for teaching and research excellence.
Prof. Joseph Sung sent his heartfelt congratulations to all graduates at the congregation. He hoped that graduates could be humble and respect different opinions; make the world a better place through creativity and innovations and conserve natural resources and the ecosystem; and pass the torch of Chinese culture and make the Western world know about us. Prof. Sung urged young people to value and utilize what they have learnt at the University and contribute to themselves, societies and the world. He also shared a quote from renowned American educator and scientist, James Byrant Conant, that ‘Education is what is left in your life after all that has been learnt is forgotten’. Prof. Sung sent his blessings to all graduates of 2016 and reminded them that ‘we only live once, make it count’.
University Education Award 2016
University General Education Programme team (Prof. Leung Mei-yee, Dr. Chiu Chu-lee Julie and Dr. Wong Wing-hung)
Leung, Chiu and Wong successfully implemented the General Education Foundation Programme, which includes two common-core courses, ‘In Dialogue with Humanity’ and ‘In Dialogue with Nature’. The programme exposes students to a selection of classics across cultures and disciplines, which encourages students to reflect on their values and moral implications and broaden students’ horizons and knowledge bases.
The Nethersole School of Nursing team (Prof. Chan Yip Wing-han Carmen, Prof. Chair Sek-ying, Prof. Chow Ka-ming and Dr. Wong Cho-lee Jo Jo)
Professor Chan and her team have initiated many innovative teaching strategies to nurture the next generation of nurses to acquire essential attributes and practical intelligence for the profession. Their excellent collaborative work has contributed to the success of the School in being ranked as No. 1 in Hong Kong and No. 2 in Asia in the QS World University Rankings 2016 for the subject of Nursing.
Prof. Lu Yi-chun, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Professor Lu believes that effective teaching comes from people-based and learner-centred interactions with a key spirit to treasure each student’s individuality. Through her teaching, she pledges to provide a warm and cultivating environment where all students, regardless of their backgrounds, can find their own unique ways to grow and shine.
Vice-Chancellor's Exemplary Teaching Award 2015
Prof. Tong Kam-tang, Faculty of Arts
Dr. Yuen Chi-lok Andrew, Faculty of Business Administration
Prof. Wong Yi-lee Eilly, Faculty of Education
Prof. Lee Ho-man Jimmy, Faculty of Engineering
Prof. Julien Chaisse, Faculty of Law
Prof. To Kin-wah Kenneth, Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Wong Hoi-ying, Faculty of Science
Miss Tam Wai-wan Vivian, Faculty of Social Science
Dr. Lee Kit-ying Rebecca, General Education
Young Researcher Award 2015
Prof. Chan Tsz-yan Evelyn, Faculty of Arts
Prof. Dai Xianchi, Faculty of Business Administration
Prof. So Wing-chee Catherine, Faculty of Education
Prof. Bian Liming, Faculty of Engineering
Prof. Gonzalo Villalta Puig, Faculty of Law
Prof. Wu Ka-kei William, Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Li Hua-bai, Faculty of Science
Prof. Lai Yuk-fo Derrick, Faculty of Social Science
Postgraduate Research Output Award 2015
Dr. Hu Qi, Faculty of Arts
Ms. Zhang Jun Melody, Faculty of Business Administration
Ms. Huang Yating, Faculty of Education
Dr. Luo Yuan, Faculty of Engineering
Mr. Lou Wutao, Faculty of Medicine
Ms. Tang Cen, Faculty of Science
Dr. Li Jianfeng, Faculty of Social Science
Number of Degrees Awarded
Undergraduate Programmes
Bachelor of Arts
571
Bachelor of Business Administration
704
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education
90*
Bachelor of Education
53
Bachelor of Engineering
484
Bachelor of Laws
108
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine
32
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
176
Bachelor of Nursing
206
Bachelor of Pharmacy
54
Bachelor of Science
917**
Bachelor of Social Science
634
Total
4,029
Master's Programmes
5,593
* There are 45 graduates each receiving both the Bachelor of Arts degree and the Bachelor of Education degree
** 2 graduates of the Bachelor of Science degree were simultaneously awarded a Bachelor of Engineering degree for a Double Degree Programme
