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UNE reaches to Hong Kong for graduate ceremony

November 23, 2004

Strong links forged between the University of New England and students from around the world have been confirmed, with 155 external students receiving their degrees at a graduation ceremony in Hong Kong.
About 700 guests attended the graduation, held at the Miramar Hotel in Hong Kong on Monday, November 15.
In all 172 students from Hong Kong graduated in their chosen fields from UNE's Faculties of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) and Education, Health and Professional Studies (FEHPS).
Present at the ceremony were colleagues from UNE's various partner institutions, including The Chinese University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong, Shue Yan College and the University of Hong Kong.
UNE has more than 15,000 external students from around the world, with many of these now coming from China.

At the ceremony, graduate Yiu Man Kit was awarded a University medal and
moved a vote of thanks on behalf of the newly graduated UNE students
in Hong Kong.
He spoke fondly about his experience as a UNE distance education offshore student.
Mr John SL Ng, the government security officer of the Hong Kong Government, delivered the Occasional Address around the theme of "considerate" and "persistence" in his native language.
Among those who graduated were:

* Three graduates in Master of Advanced Leadership
* Master of Counselling (24)
* Master of Education Administration (9)
* Master of Health Management (10)
* Master of Health Sciences (Ger/Graduate Diploma Ger (21)
* BA (Hons) (40)
* Bachelor of Advanced Leadership (39)
* Bachelor of Professional Studies (26)

Said Professor Minichiello, Dean of FEHPS: "The University has trained some of the country's most skilled educators and health professionals using a wide range of flexible forms of open learning.
"We are widely recognised in Australia and overseas for our strong academic reputation in teacher education, nursing, health management, adult learning, administration, higher education and a range of specialisations in professional studies."
He said graduations happening overseas were particularly rewarding and congratulated his teaching colleagues in offshore programs in Hong Kong and the School of Professional Development and Leadership and the School of Health.
For more information phone Professor Minichiello on 6773 3862 or
Lydia Roberts on 6773 2779.

Posted by Lydia Roberts at November 23, 2004 03:19 PM