The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology held a degree awarding ceremony today to confer an honorary doctorate in humanities to Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh. In an interview with the media after the ceremony, Michelle Yeoh thanked HKUST and said that becoming a doctor has been a dream since she was a child and she felt very happy, “especially because I am studying here in Hong Kong, because you know that Hong Kong is my home (Hong Kong is my home) ).”
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology today. She was so happy that she clenched her fists and laughed because her dream came true on this day. (Screenshot of HKUST live broadcast)
At the 31st Degree Conferment Ceremony of HKUST today, Associate Provost Joseph Chan awarded honorary doctorates to six outstanding scholars and social leaders in recognition of their significant achievements and contributions to society.
How to balance multiple identities Michelle Yeoh: You have to have requirements for everything you do
Michelle Yeoh, who became the “first Asian Best Actress” at the 95th Academy Awards for her role in the movie “Wonder Woman Saves the Universe”, is a former squash champion and was elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee at the end of last month. When asked how to balance multiple identities, Michelle Yeoh believed that all identities are connected, “whether it’s art, whether it’s sports. It’s all about everyone coming together for a collective dream. People work together to pursue a collective dream.”
Michelle Yeoh also emphasized that everything should be done with a goal and a positive attitude. “In everything you do, you must fight for yourself first, have your own requirements, and have a fighting spirit.”
She said she was happy to be a member of the International Olympic Committee. She described sports as not political, but as bringing love, enthusiasm and hope to everyone, the country, especially young people. “For love and passion, bringing hope to a country and to people, especially to the youth”.
When asked about future development, Michelle Yeoh revealed that she expects at least two cooperation projects in Hong Kong and China next year.
Michelle Yeoh: Art and science join forces to seek truth
HKUST held a degree awarding ceremony in the morning and awarded honorary doctorates to six outstanding scholars and social leaders. Among them, Michelle Yeoh was awarded an honorary doctorate in humanities. She also mentioned in her speech at the ceremony that she has always believed that art and science are deeply connected. Art is the science of experiencing human beings, and science is the art of understanding human beings, whether it is physics or film. , chemistry or dance, everyone just uses their own tools to explore deeper and unknown areas, such as inspiration, the universe, God, etc.
She believes that human beings are hunters seeking truth, and for her, this common value and pursuit makes everyone one. (We are hunters of truth. To me, That bond of shared values and commitment makes us a community.)
Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh received an honorary doctorate from the University of Science and Technology of China. (Photo provided by HKUST)
She said that her life started with dancing, and then she devoted herself to movies. She fell down in the process, but she enjoyed the satisfaction of starting again and kept trying again until she succeeded. She described that every failure is a learning lesson. How to deal with these lessons is part of who we are and makes our lives successful. (Every failure is a lesson, and how we react to those lessons is what makes us, is what makes up the human life.)
We are hunters of truth . To me , That bond of shared values and commitment makes us a community.楊紫瓊
Five other recipients of honorary doctorates:
． Professor Yang Likun, Chief Artificial Intelligence Scientist of Meta – – was awarded an honorary doctorate in water engineering
．Professor Wenyu Li, Director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases Research at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania – – was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science
．Liao Changcheng, SC, SC and Chairman of HKUST Advisory Committee – – awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws
．Independent Non-executive Director of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited – Received Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration
． Eric. Nobel Prize winner and Professor Emeritus of the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University.Wiesjos – – awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree
From left: Chairman of the Board of Trustees of HKUST Shun Xiangyang (first from left), Professor Li Wenyu, Eric. Professor Weisjos, Professor Yang Likun, HKUST Deputy Supervisor Chen Zuze, Dr. Liao Changcheng, Dr. Michelle Yeoh, Dr. Tang Jiacheng, and HKUST President Ye Yuru took a group photo. (Photo provided by HKUST)
HKUST Associate Provost Joseph Chan conferred honorary doctorates to six outstanding scholars and social leaders at the ceremony, in recognition of their significant achievements and contributions to society. Officiating guests include Chairman of the Board of Trustees of HKUST Shum Xiangyang, President Yip Yu-ru and other senior university administrators.
Shum Xiangyang praised the six honorary doctorates for their outstanding achievements, significant contributions to society, and strong support for HKUST. “These six honorary doctorates have not only made great achievements in their professional fields, but are also pioneers in leading changes and bringing benefits to the world. “It has had an important impact.” Ye Yuru praised the graduates for showing perseverance and determination in their studies during the epidemic, and encouraged students to continue to maintain this spirit as they start a new chapter in their lives.
HKUST also used this graduation ceremony to commend outstanding teachers. This year, Professor Chen Wenxin from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering of the School of Engineering won the school’s highest honor in teaching, the “Qi Ao Medal for Outstanding Teaching Service.”
HKUST conferred degrees to 2,472 undergraduates, 3,394 master’s students and 354 doctoral students at its 31st graduation ceremony, and its alumni network expanded to more than 99,000.
