Teng Sio Hong, acting director of DSEDJ, stated that the SAR government has formulated the Macao’s “3-5 Plan” in active alignment with the national “15th Five-Year Plan”, advancing the integrated development of education, technology and talent, enhancing education quality and the overall higher education guided by the national strategies such as the Master Plan on Building China into a Leading Country in Education. He highlighted that CityU, adhering to the philosophy of “Serving Macao, Integrating into the Greater Bay Area”, has been actively optimizing its disciplinary structure and promoting the development of interdisciplinary studies. Teng expressed the hope that CityU can continue to strengthen its interdisciplinary education and research translation, cultivate more outstanding patriotic talents with international competitiveness, helping Macao establish a hub for international high-end talents. He encouraged graduates to stay abreast of the times, leverage the advantages and opportunities presented by the Macao-Hengqin development, serve society with solid professionalism, integrate personal aspirations into the national development, and demonstrate the responsibility and glory of being staunch supporters and practitioners of Macao’s “one country, two systems” principle.
Rector Jun Liu stated that this year marks the first year of the national "15th Five-Year Plan" and Macao's third "Five-Year Plan." CityU has been aligning with Macao's "1+4" diversified development strategy to formulate its own development strategy—"pursuing the core value of humanities and social sciences enhanced by artificial intelligence, and orienting toward interdisciplinary studies"—aiming to nurture pragmatic talents with a sense of patriotism and build a university that reflects “Macao’s Characteristics, China Soul, and Global Vision”.Rector Liu expressed gratitude to parents and faculty for their selfless dedication and shared inspiring stories of outstanding graduates. He encouraged graduates to carry forward the knowledge, skills, and character they have cultivated at CityU, staying true to their original aspirations while remaining grounded and steadfast in action. He expressed his hope that they would bravely pursue their dreams, fully aware that every challenge holds the potential for transformation and success, and that every achievement carries the joy and reward of hard work. He looked forward to new chapters of the graduates and let their dreams shine. He also encouraged them to dare to try, bravely break through, and take initiatives in taking on responsibilities, emphasizing that CityU will always be their warmest harbor and strongest backbone, walking alongside them every step of the way.
Three outstanding graduates spoke at the ceremony. Yang Haonan, a Ph.D. graduate from the Faculty of Data Science, shared that during his five years of master’s and doctoral studies, his mentors at CityU had always been by his side to support his journey. In the early stage of his PhD, when he faced the setback of paper rejections, his professors patiently answered his questions every day and guided him step by step to overcome the difficulties. As he mentioned, this timely mentorship and companionship helped him rediscover his passion for scientific research, ultimately leading to the publication of his findings in a top-tier journal. After graduation, he will pursue postdoctoral research at Sun Yat-sen University, continuing his work in a broader academic arena and carrying forward the scholarly integrity and sense of gratitude instilled in him by CityU.
Chen Xiying, a master’s graduate from the Institute of Urban and Sustainable Development, stated her studies at CityU helped her realize that a city is not an isolated space, but a warm, vibrant and shared community. During her studies, Chen explored large-scale language models and the perception and evaluation of urban public spaces with a people-centered approach. Through participating in practical projects of the Macao Urban Science Institute, she realized the power of turning theory into reality. She vowed to continue to hone her expertise in the interdisciplinary field of urban studies and artificial intelligence applications, serving social development with her professionalism, and perspectives and humanities gained at CityU.
Gao Yueying, a bachelor’s graduate of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, said that from being an exam-oriented student when she first entered the university to developing logical thinking, delving into language phenomena, and understanding the world through a cross-cultural perspectives under the guidance of her instructor, CityU not only helped her solidify her academic foundation but also shaped her research thinking and confidence in expression. With the support of her professors, she completed her first academic conference paper, igniting her passion for research, and she has since shared her findings on the academic stage on multiple occasions. Going forward, she vowed to carry the patience and resilience of a long-termist as she continues her studies at Oxford University, and wished all graduates a bright future.
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