Over a thousand of students, parents, friends and honoured guests celebrated the achievements of THEi's graduates on Tuesday and Wednesday across three graduation ceremonies at THEi Chai Wan campus, featuring a warm and solemn ambiance for graduates of the classes of 2023.

 

28 and 29 November 2023 marked the end of a journey, and the start of a new one for our graduates who received their degrees, cheered on by their families and friends. The graduation ceremony serves as a moment of reflection, celebration, and recognition of each student's accomplishments. We were delighted to have Mr. Tony Tai, JP, VTC Chairman, Mr. Paul Chong, BBS, MH, VTC Deputy Chairman, Dr. Daniel Yip, BBS, JP, VTC Deputy Chairman, to officiate the three ceremonies respectively and to share the joy with the students.

 

 

Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) President Prof Alan Kin Tak Lau congratulated graduates and acknowledged students’ dedication: “We could not be more proud of our graduates who have achieved incredible results academically and in many different areas, and for becoming such all-round persons. My warmest congratulations to all graduates and best wishes for your continued success in the future."  

 

At the ceremonies, students individually crossed the stage to receive recognition and blessings from the President, Dean and the distinguished guests. Following the conferral of degrees came another much anticipated moment in the academic year: the presentation of honorary appointments.

 

THEi Honorary Appointment is conferred on persons from the industries of conspicuous merit who are outstanding in their fields, or who have made exemplary contributions to the common good.

 

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Four Certificates of Honorary Professorship were presented this year (In no particular order):

 

 

Professor Leung King-lon, Alvin

 

Prof. Leung King-lon, Alvin, is the owner-chef of Bo Innovation, the award-winning Michelin-starred restaurant.

 

With his trademark, fiery charisma and ‘rock and roll’ image, Prof. Alvin Leung has blazed a trail of his own in the culinary industry. The self-proclaimed ‘Demon Chef’ British born, raised in Ontario, he entered the culinary world briefly as a busboy before pursuing a formal education in engineering, eventually joining his family’s business where he trained and practiced as an engineer, as a result, he developed a methodological yet creative approach to cooking.

 

In 2003, he began cooking professionally when he partnered with a speak-easy called Bo which he later renamed as Bo Innovation. Since then, he has opened restaurants around the world including Hong Kong, Toronto, Dubai, Kuala Lumper, Singapore and Shen Zhen.  

 

He is often sought after for media and leading campaigns for major luxury brands and hotels. A familiar face on mass media, he has appeared on television shows such as MasterChef Canada, Wok The World, The Maverick Chef. Eager to share his cooking passion with the youth in the kitchen. He regularly give talks at culinary schools, judges culinary competitions and is the president of the Canadian Bocuse d’Or team.

 

 

Professor Dr. Winnie Tang Shuk-ming, MH, JP

 

Prof. Dr. Winnie Tang, MH, JP is one of the local born IT entrepreneurs from Hong Kong. In the 1990s, she founded Esri China (Hong Kong) Limited to develop and promote Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions. She is also the Founder and Honorary President of Smart City Consortium. Over the years, she has been actively advocating the use of technology and sharing her views through her services in government and NGOs in Hong Kong.

 

In recognition of her work, she has been awarded the Honorary Fellow by Lingnan University in 2020, the Distinguished Alumni by the Faculty of Science, HKU in 2009, the Ten Outstanding Young Persons by Junior Chamber International Hong Kong in 2006, and the Women of Influence – Young Achiever of the Year Award by the American Chamber of Commerce in 2004.

 

 

Professor Steve Chuang

 

Prof. Steve Chuang serves as the Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, where he is devoted to spearheading the transformation and upgrade of Hong Kong's industries. His primary focus lies in nurturing innovation and technology, leading the way in advanced manufacturing, and strengthening the steady growth of both domestic and international markets. Actively cultivating talent in the industrial and innovation sectors, he is committed to the vision of "Reinventing Hong Kong Industries."

 

In 1995, he founded the ProVista Group, which has since evolved into a comprehensive provider specializing in energy storage, solar and green energy electronics. The group encompasses everything from research and development to manufacturing, marketing, and sales. Additionally, it provides entrepreneurial incubation and accelerator support services, serving as a resource for young innovators and entrepreneurs.

 

In recognition of his contribution, he was honoured with the Young Industrialist Award of Hong Kong in 2007 and the Outstanding Young Chinese Entrepreneur in 2008.

 

 

Professor Dr. Michelle Chang Chen

 

Prof. Chang Chen, Michelle, is the Founder of Chinese Essence Medical Group, and the Honorary President of Hong Kong Registered Chinese Medicine Practitioners Association.

 

Leading a group which integrates the essence of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medical theories in Hong Kong, she is devoted to transforming Chinese Medicine in its new standard. She has made every effort throughout the years to bring Chinese medicine towards a next level of quality enhancement and internationalisation.

 

In recognition of her contribution, she has been awarded the 3rd Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Award in 2020 and the Greater Bay Area Outstanding Young Female Entrepreneur Award in 2018.

 

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In addition, the Institute set some graduation backdrops and photo booths on the campus for graduates and their beloved ones to capture the precious moments. We are happy to see our graduates taking photos around the campus happily, and very much enjoyed the graduation ceremony.

 

 

 

Once again, wishing our graduates good health and every success in their future endeavors!