On the morning of September 6, the 2024 Graduate Commencement Ceremony and Degree Conferring Ceremony for the joint master’s degree program between Yunnan University of Finance and Economics (YUFE) and the University of Greenwich (UoG) was held in the International Auditorium of the International Business School. Vice President Yan Ming of YUFE and Associate Dean Nolan of the Faculty of Engineering and Science at UoG delivered speeches on behalf of their respective institutions. All 2024 Sino-British master’s graduates attended the ceremony and were awarded Master of Science degrees.

In his speech, Yan Ming stated that in accordance with the central government’s requirement to “coordinate the ‘bringing in’ and ‘going out’ strategies, effectively utilizing world-class educational resources and innovative elements”, the master’s program in collaboration with UoG is an exemplary model of “bringing in” education. Since its inception in 2004, the program has been running for 20 years, cultivating a large number of high-quality management talents with international perspectives and solid professional knowledge. He expressed hope that graduates would uphold YUFE’s motto “Studious and Steadfast, Virtuous and Visionary” and carry forward the YUFE spirit of “Forever Advancing, First to Dare” in their future careers. He also encouraged alumni to maintain communication with their alma mater, share their experiences of growth and success, and support the university’s development.

Nolan congratulated the graduates on their successful completion of studies and expressed appreciation for the management, teaching, and mentoring teams. She shared stories of several outstanding graduates and noted that the China-UK joint Greenwich master’s program has promoted the development of related professional programs in China.

Sun Jixiong, speaking as the graduate representative, thanked the teachers from both countries for their dedication. He pledged to use the professional knowledge gained to create new opportunities and fulfill social responsibilities, becoming a source of pride for the university.

Professor Zhang Honglie, Dean of the International Business School, and Professor Nolan from UoG presented degree certificates to the 2024 master’s graduates and took a group photo.