In recognition of their distinguished accomplishments and contributions, PolyU bestowed honorary doctorates on the following five prominent figures and doctoral degrees on 274 graduates at its 22nd Congregation held on 12 November 2016, presided over by Council Chairman Mr Chan Tze-ching and President Prof. Timothy W. Tong.
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Prof. Robert F. Engle, Michael Armellino Professor of Finance at New York University Stern School of Business, Director of the NYU Stern Volatility Institute and Co-Founding President of the Society for Financial Econometrics (Doctor of Social Science honoris causa) (in absentia) |
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Ms Candace Johnson, a global serial entrepreneur, telecom networks and infrastructure expert and creator of various international business angel communities (Doctor of Technology honoris causa) |
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Prof. Ko Jan-ming, Emeritus Professor and Senior Advisor of the Research Institute for Sustainable Urban Development at PolyU (Doctor of Engineering honoris causa) |
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Ms Marjorie Yang Mun-tak, Chairman of the Esquel Group and former PolyU Council Chairman (Doctor of Humanities honoris causa) |
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Prof. Ye Peijian, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Science and researcher at the China Academy of Space Technology (Doctor of Engineering honoris causa) |
At the Congregation, the University conferred 10,827 academic honours, including 208 Doctor of Philosophy degrees, 66 discipline-based doctoral degrees, 44 Master of Philosophy degrees, 3,853 Master’s degrees, 5,683 Bachelor’s degrees, 50 postgraduate diplomas and certificates, and 918 subdegree awards.
Reiterating the University’s commitment to “Opening Minds‧Shaping the Future”, President Tong urged graduates to bear in mind the goals of education at PolyU as they embarked on the next chapters of their lives. Apart from making use of their professional knowledge to develop successful careers, “they should make many positive and constructive contributions to society,” he said.
