Graduates encouraged to make impactful contributions at PolyU's 28th Congregation

PolyU’s 28th Congregation was presided over by PolyU Council Chairman Dr Lam Tai-fai (second from right).

Prof. Zhong Nanshan, Professor of Medicine at the Guangzhou Medical University encouraged graduates to harness their expertise to contribute to the scientific advancement of Hong Kong, the Nation and the world.

President Prof. Jin-Guang Teng thanked Prof. Zhong for his enlightening speech and his contribution to combating COVID-19. He also extended his congratulations to the graduates, urging them to use their knowledge to address global issues, such as climate change, energy shortages, and an ageing society, while striving to fulfil their own aspirations.

Two Honorary Doctorates were conferred upon (in alphabetical order of last name) Mr Cheung Ka-long, Gold medallist in the Men’s Foil Individual at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (right) and Prof. Yang Mengfei, Researcher at the China Academy of Space Technology (left).

PolyU held its 28th Congregation on campus in October 2022. Two Honorary Doctorates were conferred upon Mr Cheung Ka-long, and Prof. Yang Mengfei. The University also conferred academic awards on a total of 10,187 students in the 2021/22 academic year. There were 363 Doctor of Philosophy graduates, 105 professional doctoral degree graduates, 51 Master of Philosophy graduates, 4,962 taught master’s degree graduates, 4,310 bachelor’s degree graduates, 56 postgraduate diploma recipients, and 340 Higher Diploma recipients.