Youth is like a summer morn. On 25th July, the Sino-British College held the Graduation and Degree Awarding Ceremonies for 2024 graduates. Dr CAI Yonglian, Vice President of USST, Dean of SBC, Professor Robert Anthony Cryan, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield, Professor Laura Bishop, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University, Professor Chris Wigginton, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University, Professor Rupert Ward, Executive Dean of SBC, LI Yan, Party Secretary of SBC, Professor 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 the UK partner universities, School of Optical-Electrical and Computer Engineering of USST, School of Mechanical Engineering of USST, representatives of SBC lecturers, graduates and their families and friends joined in the celebration of this special moment. Dr CAI Hui emceed the ceremonies.
Before the ceremony, a video clip was played to review the lives of the class of 2024, from the early autumn four years ago to the graduation ceremony of this summer. The familiar scenes and heart-warming moments depicted the unforgettable growth and good memories here at SBC. Their lecturers also sent their congratulations and blessings to the graduates who were about to embark on a new journey in life.
The Graduation and Degree Awarding Ceremonies
Dr CAI Yonglian sent her sincere congratulations and best wishes to all the 2024 graduates who had successfully completed their undergraduate studies and her deep respect to the lecturers and parents who had always supported and accompanied the students' growth. She said that during the four years, each graduate is a witness to SBC’s great success in high-level international education, with the College's overarching themes, namely Responsible Leadership, Enterprise and Innovation, Cultural Empathy. SBC and all the graduates have worked together and grow together, becoming witnesses to every important moment in these four years.
Dr CAI said sincerely to all the graduates:“First, I hope you practice The Unity of Theory and Practice, always strive hard and forge ahead in your life. Secondly, I hope that you will keep abreast of the trend of the times, be open and inclusive in life.Thirdly, I hope that you will continue to broaden your international perspective, every beauty can represent itself with diversity and integrity.”
Dr. CAI Yonglian, Vice President of USST, Dean of SBC
Professor Robert Anthony Cryan began his speech by offering his congratulations to each and every one graduating today and big gratitude to all the SBC staff and graduates’ families. He said in his speech:“This event is an annual high point in the much-valued partnership between the Sino-British College in Shanghai, and the University of Huddersfield, almost 6,000 miles away in the UK. Despite the distance, our two institutions have forged a productive relationship in almost two decades of cooperation. Our BA (Hons) Events Management degree course here is firmly established, having begun in 2006. And I am sure everything you have learned over the past four years will be invaluable as you embark on careers in this growing industry.”
Professor Robert Anthony Cryan, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Huddersfield
Professor Laura Bishop said in her speech:“The focus of our international strategy is identifying and working with likeminded institutions around the world – SBC and USST share the sprit and ethos of Liverpool John Moores University. We feel that 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.”
Professor Laura Bishop, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University
Prof Chris Wigginton said in the video message:“At the heart of Sheffield Hallam’s ethos is the desire to provide an excellent educational experience for all of its students, whatever they are studying. All of you today have joined the University's role of honor and our in very good company. If we've learned one thing over the last few years, it's that our world is closely interconnected and forever changing. Careers, workplaces, lifestyle, technical and social changes making demands on all of us. Equipping people with the skills to thrive is what Sheffield Hallam does and we are proud of your achievements. We are also proud to be working in partnership with the Sino-British College and we firmly believe our partnership continues to go from strength to strength. ”
Professor Chris Wigginton, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University
Prof Rupert Ward said to our graduates:“This is the first day of a new beginning for you as degree holders and graduates, holding a prized qualification which will stand you in good stead for future employment, study and life beyond this college.But graduation is not only an end, it is a beginning.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.” He finished his speech with a Chinese saying: Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.
Professor Rupert Ward, Executive Dean of SBC
Professor SHAN Yanguang read the roll of 2024 graduates. The programme leaders of SBC and schools of USST handed degree certificates to them.
Professor 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
Professor Robert Anthony Cryan, Vice-Chancellor of University of Huddersfield, Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and former President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) present the Best Student on an IET-Accredited Course at SBC-USST Award to GAO Lingyue. GAO Lingyue made their speeches as a graduate representative, telling her college stories and sending their best wishes to all.
Presenting the Best Student on an IET-Accredited Course at SBC-USST Award
After each ceremony, graduates, leadership and teachers took a group photo in front of the library. The 2024 Graduation and Degree Awarding Ceremonies drew to a successful close, with joy and laughter.
Group photo
