Another graduation season comes with a golden sun and perfect blue sky when Shenzhen Technology University (SZTU) held its 2022 Commencement Ceremony on the morning of June 25 at the stadium. The grand ceremony was joined by Prof. Zhang Jihong, secretary of the Party Committee of SZTU; Prof. Ruan Shuangchen, president of SZTU; Prof. Zhang Yanhong, deputy secretary of the Party Committee and secretary of Committee for Discipline Inspection; Prof. Liang Yongsheng, vice president of SZTU; Prof. Xu Gang, vice president of SZTU; heads of colleges and departments, parent representatives, and most importantly, the class of 2022, including 32 postgraduates and 690 undergraduates.

Happy graduation, Class of 2022! [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Prof. Zhai Jianpang, dean of Graduate School (left) and Prof. Liu Hongwei, director of Academic Affairs Department (right) give a brief on postgraduates and undergraduates respectively. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

This year, SZTU graduates have a generally excellent record of employment and further study. 119 undergraduates will continue their studies at home and abroad, including University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai Jiaotong University, University of Science and Technology of China, Beijing Normal University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, South China University of Technology, Northeastern University, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Southern University of Science and Technology, The University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, University of Macau, New York University and Politecnico di Milano. Those who decided to join the workforce got job offers from renowned enterprises, such as Han’s Laser, BYD, ByteDance, PWC, Huawei and Tencent.

Prof. Zhang Jihong awards the certificates to outstanding postgraduates and undergraduates. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Postgraduate student representative He Yu (left) and undergraduate student Li Sidi (right) speak on behalf of their fellow students. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

To acknowledge their exemplary performance and encourage other students to gain greater achievements, SZTU awarded three students as “Outstanding Postgraduates” and 40 as “Outstanding Undergraduates”.

Prof. Holger Haldenwang (left) and Prof. Ning Cunzheng (right) represent the faculty to extend their congratulations to the graduates. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Prof. Holger Haldenwang, dean of Business School and Prof. Ning Cunzheng, dean of College of Integrated Circuits and Optoelectronic Chips both expressed congratulations to all the graduates on behalf of the faculty. Prof. Holger Haldenwang encouraged graduates to find the job they love and wished them all the best for their future life both privately and professionally, with much success, health and necessary luck. Prof. Ning Cunzheng said that SZTU is proud of the graduates since they are the best embodiment of the university at its initial development stage.

Prof. Ruan Shuangchen gives the commencement address. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Prof. Ruan Shuangchen reflected on what the graduates had been through over the past four years — thriving together with SZTU. Commencement is a beginning, not an ending. With around 800 students embarking on a new journey in times of uncertainty, Prof. Ruan gave some advice to the graduates. He encouraged graduates to blaze a rail and forge ahead, with social responsibilities, adequate preparation and great passion. He also urged the students to rule their own lives with three bottom lines: value health, control desire for consumption and keep promises.

Prof. Ruan Shuangchen awards the diploma to each graduate. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Previous and current headshots of graduates are shown on the screen. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

After the commencement speech, the degree-granting ceremony commenced. Prof. Ruan personally handed each graduate their diploma. It is noteworthy that SZTU presented students’ graduation headshots compared with the ones when they just got enrolled. Overcome by deep emotion, graduates looked back on their time at SZTU.

The academic dress is designed by SZTU students. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Due to epidemic prevention and control measures, the ceremony was also broadcasted live online, which attracted over 1.5 million views and allowed families, friends and the loved ones of the graduates to witness the memorable event. This is also the first time that SZTU held its commencement ceremony at the newly-built magnificent stadium. Another highlight worth mentioning is that the academic dress is designed by a student team and Xu Fan, a lecturer from the College of Design and Innovation.

Graduates take a group photo after the ceremony. [Photo/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Graduation music video [Video/Party Affairs Committee Publicity Office]

Dear graduates, you have completed the journey at SZTU and will embark on a new adventure. Congratulations and wish you all the best!

Drafted by Daisy（姚琦）/ International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office

Revised by International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office

Edited by International Cooperation & Student Affairs Office