HKBU confers honorary doctoral degrees upon five distinguished individuals
At HKBU’s Commencement and Honorary Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony: (from left) Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU; Mr Paul Poon, Deputy Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU; Dr Ronnie C Chan; Dr Bernard Charnwut Chan; Professor Michael Batty; Professor Tan Weihong; Dr Yang Yang; Dr Clement Chen, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU; and Mr Kevin Liem, Treasurer of the Council and the Court of HKBU.
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) conferred honorary doctoral degrees upon Professor Michael Batty, Dr Bernard Charnwut Chan, Dr Yang Yang, Dr Ronnie C Chan, and Professor Tan Weihong in recognition of their outstanding professional accomplishments and remarkable contributions to society at the Commencement and Honorary Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony held on November 18, 2024 (Monday).
The University’s 65th Commencement has conferred undergraduate degrees and higher degrees on around 9,200 graduates since 5 June this year.
The Ceremony was presided over by Dr Clement Chen, Chairman of the Council and the Court of HKBU. Professor Michael Batty, Dr Bernard Charnwut Chan and Dr Yang Yang received the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences, honoris causa; Dr Ronnie C Chan was bestowed the degree of Doctor of Business Administration, honoris causa; and Professor Tan Weihong was conferred the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa. Please click here for the background information on the five honorary doctoral degree recipients.
On behalf of the honorary doctoral degree recipients, Dr Yang Yang gave a vote of thanks at the ceremony, and expressed their appreciation to HKBU for bestowing the honours upon them.
As a veteran short track speed skater of international renown, Dr Yang said this recognition has only strengthened her belief that sports can cross boundaries, foster understanding, empathy, and unity, promote health and well-being and empower underprivileged communities. “I am deeply honoured and humbled by this recognition, which serves as a reminder that our talents and passions can make a positive difference in society. Let us keep striving for excellence, embracing empathy, and using our abilities to create a meaningful and lasting impact.”
Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, praised the five honorary doctoral degree recipients who have led remarkable lives and inspired many through their exceptional achievements. “Their respect is earned not only from their talent and dedication, but also through their steadfast commitment to their passions, despite the challenges they faced. We can all draw inspiration from their successes,” he said.
Professor Wai also said that in this era of rapid changes, the complexity of issues requires problem-solvers, people who are not only versatile in their specialised fields, but who can also draw upon a diverse set of tools and perspectives to devise innovative solutions. He told the graduates: “The ability to comprehend the complex web of factors involved in these real-world problems and navigate the courses to resolve them will make you an invaluable asset to any organisation you decide to join.”
“Your experience over the past few years has prepared you for the unpredictable. Qualities such as adaptiveness, resilience and perseverance will continue to back you up in your future journeys. With the vision and the all-rounded education you have gained at HKBU, you are now ready to be the creator of your own future,” said Professor Wai to the graduates.
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