On the morning of June 24th, the 2024 graduation ceremony of Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School (hereinafter referred to as “Shenzhen International Graduate School”) was held in the 1,000-person auditorium of Shenzhen University Town International Conference Center. Members of the school leadership team, chairmen (directors) of the school’s academic guidance committee, degree evaluation subcommittee, and teaching committee, heads of teaching and research institutions and relevant functional departments, faculty representatives, alumni representatives, heads of student affairs groups, 2024 graduates and their relatives and friends attended the ceremony.
Ouyang Zheng’s speech
Ouyang Zheng, Dean of Shenzhen International Graduate School, delivered a speech on the theme of “Embrace Change, Define the Future”. He first congratulated all the graduates of the Class of 2024 on behalf of Shenzhen International Graduate School and expressed his gratitude to the faculty and staff who carefully trained the students. He said that graduate school graduation is the beginning of building a career and settling down. The world is changing rapidly today, and China’s economy is also transforming. Students should calm down and do something that is truly likely to change the world, something that is high-level and difficult, and redefine “dare to sit on the bench.” “Put your precious time in a space that others are unwilling to step into, and you will find that you have unknowingly stood at the center of defining the future and innovation.”
Ouyang Zheng hopes that students will not only remain diligent, but also be brave, dare to explore and make mistakes, have lofty ambitions, take small steps towards a great goal, and be determined to achieve self-reliance in China’s science and technology and the successful transformation of China’s economy, and make substantial and key contributions to the rise of the Chinese nation and a better life for all mankind.
“Tsinghua has shaped you, and in the future Tsinghua will continue to be defined by you.” Ouyang Zheng expressed the hope that students will embrace change, dare to define the future, and remain confident and calm.
Deng Feng made a speech
Deng Feng, alumni representative and founding managing partner of Northern Light Venture Capital, reviewed his past in Tsinghua University and shared three life insights with the students: first, you must have ideals, especially ideals that go beyond financial returns, and enjoy the process of realizing your ideals; second, you must be brave to explore, not afraid of failure, and be an idealist with action; third, you must persist and be tenacious. He urged the students to love life, maintain a positive and optimistic attitude towards life, find passion in life, and reap wonderful harvests.
Li Huan delivered a speech
Li Huan, associate professor of the Institute of Environment and Ecology, spoke as a representative of the faculty. He said that the imprint of Tsinghua will become a source of strength for everyone. After leaving the campus, the students will shoulder more expectations, undertake more missions, and face more stringent evaluations. Only by being fearless can they soar into the sky. Li Huan urged the students to “hold on to the green mountains and never let go”, always pursue the essence of things in a complex environment, be firm in their own direction, and not be afraid of external interference. I hope that everyone will not forget their original aspirations, keep their mission in mind, accumulate small steps to achieve a thousand miles, keep in mind the earnest instructions of their alma mater, and strive to work for the health of the motherland for at least 50 years.
Li Xiaoqi, Geng Zuhang and Peter Marsh speaking (from left to right)
Li Xiaoqi, a graduate representative and a 2021 master’s graduate in materials and chemical engineering, will serve as a people’s policeman in the Public Security Department of Guizhou Province. In her speech, she reviewed her unforgettable experiences during her time at school, expressed her gratitude and blessings to her alma mater and the college, and said that no matter where she is, she will remember the school motto of “self-improvement and virtue”, shoulder the responsibilities and missions given by the times, and become a Chinese youth capable of shouldering great responsibilities. Geng Zuhang, a graduate representative and a 2019 doctoral graduate in information and communication engineering, said that to be pragmatic and to integrate knowledge and practice, one needs to have solid theoretical knowledge and professional skills; one needs to go deep into the grassroots and conduct research on the land of the motherland; one needs to persist in future careers. He will not forget his original intention, and will always maintain the spirit of forging ahead, pioneering and innovating, pursue excellence, and embrace the world, and forge ahead courageously on the great road of national prosperity and national rejuvenation. Peter Marsh, a representative of international students and a 2021 master’s graduate in data science and information technology, will stay at Shenzhen International Graduate School to pursue a doctorate and continue to work hard in the field of data information. He shared his cross-cultural learning experience at Shenzhen International Graduate School, thanked his alma mater and the college for providing an international platform, and expressed his determination to achieve even better results in the future.
Zuo Jian’e, Vice Dean of Shenzhen International Graduate School, presided over the graduation ceremony
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“Self-improvement, self-improvement, and perseverance require self-improvement…” The graduation ceremony ended with the melody of Tsinghua University’s school song. After the ceremony, teachers, students, relatives and friends took photos at various graduation “check-in points” on campus to capture the warm moments.
Graduation ceremony main venue
There are 1,491 graduates in January, April and June 2024, including 91 doctoral graduates and 1,400 master’s graduates. In addition to the main venue, this graduation ceremony also set up a family and friends venue in the International Conference Center and the International Phase I Lecture Hall for live broadcast.
Graduation long-distance running event
In the morning of that day, the 2024 graduation long-distance running event was held. With the sound of crisp gunshots, teachers, students and alumni ran forward together, celebrating graduation in the form of long-distance running, bidding farewell to classmates, and heading for a new journey.