On 27th and 28th July, the Sino-British College held the Graduation and Degree Awarding Ceremonies for 2023 graduates of Liverpool John Moores University, University of Huddersfield, Sheffield Hallam University and USST. The Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 were warmly invited to celebrate their graduation together. Dr. CAI Yonglian, Vice President of USST, Dean of SBC; Prof Laura Bishop, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University; Prof Jane Owen-Lynch, Pro Vice-Chancellor of University of Huddersfield; Prof Chris Wigginton, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University; Prof Rupert Ward, Executive Dean of SBC; Prof SHAN Yanguang, Vice Dean of SBC; Dr. CAI Hui, Deputy Party Secretary and Associate Dean of SBC attended the Ceremonies. The leadership and programme leaders of School of Optical-Electrical and Computer Engineering of USST, School of Mechanical Engineering of USST, Business School of USST, SBC lecturers, graduates and their families and friends joined the special moment. Dr. CAI Hui and Dr Christian Matthews, Director of the School of Engineering of LJMU emceed the ceremonies.
The Graduation and Degree Awarding Ceremonies
Dr. CAI Yonglian sent her congratulation to all the 2023 graduates and warmly welcomed the Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 to return to SBC on behalf of USST. Dr. CAI pointed out that each graduate has delivered a gorgeous transcript with your commitment, and SBC is shining brightly and brilliantly because of your outstanding performance. Each graduate has been a witness to SBC’s hard work to overcome challenges and innovate in many ways, to SBC’s great success in promoting educational reform with the goal of high-level cooperative education, to SBC's relentless efforts in high-quality exchanges and cooperation.
Dr. CAI said sincerely to all the graduates: “Firstly, please always remember the motto of USST -- Honesty, Integrity, Diligence, Benevolence. Learning, Reflection, Vision, Aspiration. Be ambitious, vigorous and courageous as a USST degree holder. Please bravely find your future paths in life, live a meaningful life, and serve your country. Secondly, please continue to strengthen your resolve in this ever-changing world. Always be calm and composed in good times and bad times. Thirdly, please be good at finding and appreciating beauty. ‘Every form of beauty has its uniqueness, precious is to appreciate other forms of beauty with openness. Beauty should represent itself with diversity and integrity.’ We hope that you make every choice in your life in pursuit of your aspirations and beauty around you. Always try to broaden your horizons in diverse cultures and become a better you in the future.”
Dr. CAI Yonglian, Vice President of USST, Dean of SBC
Prof Laura Bishop said in her speech: “You graduating today have had a bumpy ride as university students and overcome many challenges, which makes your achievements even more impressive and noteworthy. Both institutions share many common goals and the core principles of providing high quality, industry-focused programmes, which address the needs of local, national, and international employers. We are very proud of our graduates and the impressions they make when entering the world of work.”
Prof Laura Bishop, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University
Prof Jane Owen-Lynch said in her speech: “Every one of you has worked incredibly hard, and I hope that today is a day you will look back on with happiness for the rest of your lives. Students at the Sino-British College have the option of spending time with us in Huddersfield, and I hope that we can welcome more students from here so that we can show them the best of what our beautiful part of the world has to offer, in addition to all the outstanding learning facilities we have.”
Prof Jane Owen-Lynch, Pro Vice-Chancellor of University of Huddersfield
Prof Chris Wigginton said in the video message: “We are here to mark your success in the face of enormous challenges. You have performed outstandingly, and we are here to pay tribute to your courage and resilience. Graduation is a major milestone in your lives, and today's ceremony is a celebration of your hard work and enthusiasm for learning. Equipping people with the skills to thrive in that environment is what Sheffield Hallam does, and we are proud of your achievements.”
Prof Chris Wigginton, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University
Prof Rupert Ward said to our graduates: “We hope we have instilled in you our institutional values of responsible leadership, cultural empathy, and enterprise and innovation, and that you embed these as the foundation of successful future. They are important ideas and skills for finding your future paths in life. You go with our best wishes and our high hopes for your future success. Whatever you choose to do, be true to yourself and follow your dreams wherever they may lead you.”
Prof Rupert Ward, Executive Dean of SBC
Prof SHAN Yanguang read the roll of 2023 graduates. The leadership and programme leaders of schools of USST handed degree certificates to them, including Prof GAO Xiumin, Deputy Dean of School of Optical-Electrical and Computer Engineering; Prof JIANG Chen, Deputy Dean of School of Mechanical Engineering; Prof PU Yingying, Deputy Party Secretary of Business School; Prof ZHAO Jing, Vice Dean of Business School.
Prof SHAN Yanguang, Vice Dean of SBC
Dr. CAI Hui, Deputy Party Secretary and Associate Dean of SBC
Turning the tassel for the graduates
Handing degree certificates to the graduates
Graduate representatives of LJMU, Huddersfield and SHU made their speeches, telling their college stories and sending their best wishes to all.
Graduate representative
After each ceremony, graduates, leadership and teachers took a group photo in front of the library. The 2023 Graduation and Degree Awarding Ceremonies drew to a successful close, with joy and laughter.
Group photography - Liverpool John Moores University
Group photography - University of Huddersfield
Group photography - Sheffield Hallam University
