(From left) Prof. Alexander Wai, Dr. Clement Chan, Dr. Alice Woo, Dr. Ann Hui, Ir Prof. Paul Poon and Ms. Rosanna Choi

Hong Kong Baptist University conferred honorary doctoral degrees on three distinguished persons for their remarkable achievements and contributions to society at the Commencement and Honorary Doctoral Degree Conferment Ceremony held on 20 November 2023.

Dr. Ann Hui On Wah, a renowned filmmaker, received the degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa; Professor Rao Yi, a leading scientist, received the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa; and Dr. Alice N.Y. Woo, a dedicated and inspirational philanthropist, received the degree of Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa. Please click here for the background information on the three honorary doctoral degree recipients.

On behalf of the honorary doctoral degree recipients, Professor Rao Yi gave a vote of thanks at the ceremony and expressed their appreciation to HKBU for bestowing the honours upon them.

The conferment ceremony was presided by a procession led by Dr. Clement Chen, GBS, JP, Chairman of the Council and the Court. At the ceremony, Professor Alexander Wai, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU, praised the three honorary doctoral degree recipients who have led extraordinary lives and inspired many with their exceptional achievements. “The respect they command comes not only from their talent and hard work, but also from their determination to stay true to their vocation against all odds. We all stand to learn from their unwavering and generous spirit,” he said.

A number of Foundation members and friends of the University attended this joyous occasion to extend their warmest congratulations to the recipients. They were Professor Justin Chiu, Dr. Chloe Suen, Professor Nagar Lai and Mr. Patrick Siu Chiu Shun. HKBU representatives including Ir Professor Paul Poon, MH, Deputy Chairman, and Ms. Rosanna Choi, Treasurer of the Council and the Court, and the University’s senior management team, deans and heads also joined the ceremony.