Introduction from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Chris Husbands

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1 Graduation 2018 Hong Kong graduation School of Continuing and Professional Education, City University of Hong Kong Thursday 18 October 2018, 2pm Joseph Lee Hall, Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Academic Building City University of Hong Kong

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3 Introduction from the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Chris Husbands The Chancellor, Governors and staff of Sheffield Hallam University join me in welcoming you, your families and friends to today s graduation ceremony. We are all delighted to celebrate your success. Sheffield Hallam University and City University of Hong Kong School of Continuing and Professional Education have important things in common. We are both progressive and dynamic centres of learning. We are both committed to seeing our students succeed. We are both committed to making a difference in the world. Our partnership is built on the dedication of our staff and the enthusiasm of our students. We share your pride in your achievements today. We are delighted to be able to share your success we have a powerful commitment to helping every student achieve, both personally and academically. I am privileged to lead Sheffield Hallam University. It is a delight to lead a university whose expertise and innovation are nationally and internationally recognised, a university committed to preparing students for careers after their studies, a university determined to make a positive difference through outstanding research and great teaching. This graduation ceremony marks the start of a new and lasting relationship between the University and you as alumni. You will be part of our alumni community, with access to a range of benefits, professional networks and ways in which you can support the University. Congratulations, again, on your achievements. Take a moment today to reflect on your studies with us at Sheffield Hallam, celebrate and look forward with confidence to a bright and prosperous future. On behalf of everyone at the University, I wish you every success and happiness. Yours sincerely Professor Sir Chris Husbands Vice-Chancellor Hong Kong Graduation

4 School of Continuing and Professional Education, City University of Hong Kong The School of Continuing and Professional Education of City University of Hong Kong (CityU SCOPE) has been a pioneer and major provider of quality professional and lifelong education in Hong Kong. CityU SCOPE provides lifelong education for professional practice, knowledge enhancement and selfdevelopment and to respond to emerging needs in the industry due to social and technological change. Those who are keen to upgrade and improve themselves, regardless of their learning needs, will find that CityU SCOPE s quality programmes facilitate their progression along the qualifications ladder. Since 1992, the School has developed partnerships with non-local universities to develop internationally-competitive programmes to nurture all-rounded graduates through well-articulated curriculum which places strong emphasis on professional competence. Up to now, we have nurtured over 29,000 bachelor degree graduates, and many of them are now making significant contributions to various sectors of society. This year, CityU SCOPE continues to offer a range of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes leading to non-local awards in various disciplines. To date, all seven 3-year non-local degree programmes and seventeen non-local top-up degree programmes offered by SCOPE have been successfully accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ). The accredited status of these programmes has guaranteed both the programme quality and the eligibility of our full-time students to apply for government grants and loans and to participate in appropriate government internship and scholarship schemes. Graduates of these programmes are also recognized by the Government of the HKSAR for employment. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our programmes and the standard of our graduates. With the concerted efforts of the dedicated and experienced teaching team of SCOPE, together with our overseas partners, we will continue to provide you with an engaging and rewarding learning experience. 4 Hong Kong Graduation 2018

5 Sheffield Hallam University With over 30,500 students the University has grown to become one of the most popular modern universities in UK offering world class teaching and research, with a particular strength in applying learning and solutions to real-world problems. This applied focus informs our teaching, which includes professions such as engineering, science, nursing and business, as well as teacher education, art, law and paramedic practice. It makes our teaching in subjects such as mathematics, history, English and sociology, particularly distinctive, with a strong emphasis on preparing our graduates for success in employment. It also drives our world-leading research across a broad spectrum of disciplines, in areas as diverse as science, sport, social science, arts and engineering. Our research excellence is now ranked in the top five of all UK modern universities, moving up 25 places in the UK s most recent Research Excellence Framework. We continue to shape Sheffield s skyline with major developments. We have recently opened a new 30 million home for the Sheffield Institute of Education, restored the former Head Post Office to home the Sheffield Institute for Arts and established a new 10m STEM Centre at the gateway to Sheffield next to Midland Mainline Station. Our 14 million Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) is also in development. Situated at the heart of the Olympic Legacy Park in the east end of Sheffield, it will be the most advanced centre for researching physical activity in the world, creating innovations that help people move, tackling the key global issues of static levels of physical activity and rising obesity. With exciting plans for the future, new leadership and a renewed focus upon playing a leading role both globally and within the wider city region, the University is looking forward to an even brighter future as the UK s leading applied university. Hong Kong Graduation

6 Our History and Place Hallam s story is one of partnership and growth and begins in the reign of Queen Victoria with the establishment of the School of Design in This was a small outfit which delivered courses to encourage the skills which would lead to greater competitiveness and quality in industry. It was the first institution of its kind in Sheffield and proved so popular that it moved to larger premises becoming the School of Art in 1850 and by 1859 had blossomed to over 1000 students with more diversified courses in areas such as teaching and art. The School became a renowned hub for design and creativity and is now known as the Sheffield Institute of Arts. A parallel story can be found in the history of the city s colleges of Education and the Technology which merged together over the period from forming one of the UK s first polytechnics. University status was granted on 26th October 1992 and Sheffield Hallam University was established. This year we celebrated the 25th anniversary of becoming a university and 175 years since the College of Design ran its first courses. About Sheffield Bordering the Peak District National Park and in the county of Yorkshire, Sheffield is one of the largest cities in the UK known worldwide as the centre of steel making for over a century. There is plenty to see and do with two famous football clubs (Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday), the largest theatre complex outside London, countless parks and outdoor activities spread across seven hills. Sheffield is home to the film, the Full Monty, and music legends such as Pulp, Def Leppard, the Human League and the Arctic Monkeys. It is a city of festivals and making and Sheffield Hallam University continues to play it s part in being at the heart of all these activities. 6 Hong Kong Graduation 2018

7 Academic dress To 21st century graduates the traditional cap, gown and hood has come to symbolise a special day of achievement. Yet this symbolic outfit was once the everyday wear of Europe s scholars and has its origins in the very first medieval universities of Europe. As fashions changed, church and university institutions retained their traditional styles of dress. So the robes on display today are the direct descendants of the everyday clothes of men and women in the Middle Ages. Each university has its own distinctive version of this academic dress. Most universities keep their gowns the same colour but different styles are available for different levels of degrees such as bachelors, masters and doctorates as well as, in some cases, for new awards such as certificates, postgraduate diplomas and foundation degrees. Sheffield Hallam s colours are burgundy and silver, but the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor have their own distinctive styles of robe. The Chancellor s is scarlet and gold and the Vice-Chancellor s is black and silver. Other representatives of the University who attend graduation and sit on the platform wear the dress of the universities from which they graduated. Hong Kong Graduation

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9 Order of proceedings Thursday 18 October 2018, 2pm As the academic procession enters guests and graduates are asked to stand until members of the platform party are seated. Processional music The Hornpipe from Handel s Water Music Platform party from Sheffield Hallam University Professor Kevin Kerrigan Pro Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Sheffield Business School Dr David Bowles, Principal Lecturer, Departmental International Business Development Lead Dr Ning Tang, Course Leader, BA Applied Social Sciences Mrs Ann Norton, Head of Department of Management, Sheffield Business School Platform party from School of Continuing and Professional Education, City University of Hong Kong Dr. Ma Chee Keung Louis, Director Dr. Fung Wai Wah, Section Leader, Social and Human Sciences Dr. Yeung Lim Ye Bon Audrey, Lecturer, Collaborative Course Leader (BAASS) Ms. Leung Siu Yuk, Lecturer, Collaborative Deputy Course Leader (BAASS) Dr. Chiu Kou Tai Herbert, Senior Lecturer, Collaborative Course Leader (MSc Psychology) Mr. Ho Keung Sing, Lecturer Dr. Kwan Wai Hong Roger, Lecturer Hong Kong Graduation

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11 Programme Welcome address Dr David Bowles, Principal Lecturer, Departmental International Business Development Lead, Faculty of Development and Society Keynote address Professor Kevin Kerrigan Pro Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Sheffield Business School Keynote address Dr Ma Chee Keung Louis, Director, School of Continuing and Professional Education, City University of Hong Kong Presentation of awards to graduates of Sheffield Hallam University Professor Kevin Kerrigan Pro Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Sheffield Business School Public orator Dr David Bowles, Principal Lecturer, Departmental International Business Development Lead, Faculty of Development and Society Presentation of Inspirational Student Awards Professor Kevin Kerrigan Pro Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Sheffield Business School Vote of thanks by Sheffield Hallam University graduates BAASS Chung Uen Ching Lau Kuen Hung MSc Psychology Yee Pak Kuen Presentation of Inspirational Teaching Award (Overseas Partner) Professor Kevin Kerrigan, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise and Sheffield Business School Closing address Dr David Bowles, Principal Lecturer, Departmental International Business Development Lead, Faculty of Development and Society Guests are asked to stand until the platform party has left the theatre. Group photographs will be taken immediately after the ceremony. Please note that refreshments will be served to all graduates and guests in the City Top Restaurant at approximately 3pm. Hong Kong Graduation

12 Awards Faculty of Development and Society Degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Applied Social Science Ali Mohamad Zaiq Chan Kai Yan Cheong Hiu Tung Jessie Cheung Hau Hau Chung Uen Ching* Fong Pak Lun Ho Tsz Hin Ju Wai Hong Lam Sau Mun Lau Chun Hei Lau Hiu Ching Lau Kuen Hung* Lau Sin Ying Lau Wing Yan Anna Lau Yin Ping Law Ho Yin Lee Chui Chun Leung Mo Tung Li Sai Yin Lie Wing Yi Lui Ka Yi Lui Miu Sum Mak Tsz Shan Ng Kit Ping Ng Wing Yan Orekoya Ayooluwa Lois Pun Yiu Fung Shek Wai Lam Tse Man Lai Wong Chung Ning Wong Hei Wai Wong Ka Hong Oggy Wong Man Chun Wong Moon Fung Wong Siu Ling Yeung Yuk Yee Yiu Pak Hin Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Studies Mak Wing Sze Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Studies Lau Wai Kwong Degree of Master of Science in Psychology Broderick Jason Chu Lai Ying Chu Wing Man Fung Chi Kin Johnston Rachel Helen # Kwok Chi Hong Lam Ho Kai Leung Chung Yin # Liu Mingming Lo Chi Fai # Lote Amanda # Lowry Eimhear Poon Mei Ting Vanessa Tam Wai Kau Alphaeus Tang Chak Man Jessica Sung Oi Tang # Wan Yu Yuen Geos Wong Sau Yee Flora Yee Pak Kuen # Yiu Hon Wing # Distinction *First class honours 12 Hong Kong Graduation 2018

13 Inspirational Student Awards Student of the Year Ho Yee Yan Vivian Inspirational Teaching Award (Overseas partner) Mr Ho Keung Sing Student Voice Law Ho Yin Hong Kong Graduation

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15 Welcome! You are now part of Sheffield Hallam University s global alumni community. What does this mean to you? As one of our alumni you can access support no matter where you are in the world. Stay in touch and get involved Join our online alumni community to get support from a growing network of experienced Sheffield Hallam alumni to help further your career and explore new opportunities. Find out more here: shualumniconnect.com Study a postgraduate course with us We have over 200 courses available, offering you flexible options to advance your career. Find out about your study options in the UK, how to apply and funding your studies. Keep your contact details up to date This will enable us to share with you relevant news, graduate opportunities such as mentoring and keep you informed about our events. We hold an annual alumni event in Hong Kong in October to strengthen our network and we want you to be part of it. Find out how we ll support you at shu.ac.uk/alumni

16 Whatever the future holds, you ll always be part of Sheffield Hallam. Graduation Office Sheffield Hallam University City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB UK Phone +44 (0)