On the morning of August 24, new students gathered at the University Town Sports Center for the Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School (SIGS) Opening Convocation 2024.
Scenes from the Opening Convocation 2024
SIGS Dean Ouyang Zheng (center, right) pins Tsinghua University badge on a new student representative
During the convocation, Ouyang Zheng, the Dean of SIGS, extended a warm welcome to the incoming students, encouraging them to cultivate a mindset of observation, dare to think creatively, and embrace new endeavors with courage. He exhorted the students to embrace their innate potential, instilling confidence in their ability to contribute meaningfully to groundbreaking scientific discoveries, technological advancements, and shaping the global landscape. Crucially, he inspired them to have unwavering faith in their capacity to initiate change, both in China and the world, starting from this moment. He further challenged the students to embrace challenging tasks head-on, seeking out fresh avenues for exploration and expansion of their horizons. In closing, he expressed his heartfelt wishes for an enriching and exhilarating academic journey filled with boundless positivity, vitality, and limitless growth opportunities.
Ouyang Zheng, Dean of SIGS, welcomes students at the Opening Convocation
Research associate professor Wu Zhiyong, from the Institute of Data and Information, spoke on behalf of the faculty. By sharing both his personal experiences and student stories, he stressed the significance of belief and perseverance. He expressed, "Self-discipline" inspires us to pursue excellence on the path of academic exploration constantly; "Social Commitment" reminds us that individual growth cannot be separated from the power of the collective, and personal achievements should also serve society. It is hoped that everyone can contribute to the advancement of society while realizing their self-worth.
Wu Zhiyong, research associate professor at the Institute of Data and Information, delivers remarks as the faculty representative
Li Yi, an alumnus of the Department of Automotive Engineering from the class 1986, who is the founder and chairman of Appotronics, delivered a speech on behalf of the alumni, warmly welcoming and sincerely congratulating all new students. He reflected on his studies and life at Tsinghua University and the development journey of Appotronics, encouraging everyone to use their knowledge to promote social development, and to create a better life for humanity. The motto of "Self-discipline and Social Commitment" will accompany everyone throughout their professional career, which is also the spiritual quality deeply ingrained in TsinghuaRen. Finally, Li Yi wished the students outstanding achievements on their future academic path and wished that SIGS would cultivate more outstanding talents, contributing Tsinghua's strength to the nation's development.
Tsinghua alumnus Li Yi, founder and chairman of Appotronics, delivers a speech
Student representatives also shared their thoughts. Hou Hanyi, a second-year doctoral student in Chemical Engineering and Technology, Yang Qinxian, an incoming master's student in Electronic Information, Zheng Ziying, an incoming doctoral student in Civil Engineering, and Kapetanios Matthaios, an incoming international master's student in Logistics Engineering and Management from Greece, spoke on behalf of current and incoming students, expressing their determination to strive for excellence and grow comprehensively at Tsinghua SIGS.
Hou Hanyi, a second-year doctoral student in Chemical Engineering and Technology, offers his insights
Yang Qinxian, an incoming master's student in Electronic Information, speaks at the convocation
Zheng Ziying, an incoming doctoral student in Civil Engineering, delivers remarks
Kapetanios Matthaios, an incoming international master's student in Logistics Engineering and Management from Greece, delivers a speech
After the convocation, Secretary of the CPC Tsinghua SIGS Committee Wu Xiaofeng delivered a special lecture to the incoming class.
Proudly wearing their Tsinghua badges, the 2024 cohort has now officially become TsinghuaRen, ready to make their school proud!
New students, may your postgraduate journey at SIGS be filled with personal and professional learning, growth, and discovery.
Written by Alena Shish
Edited by Yuan Yang
Photos by CPC Committee Office · Dean's Office & Office of Communications and Outreach
Reviewed by Chen Chaoqun
