South Ural State University continues its solemn diploma award ceremonies. Today, graduates from China who completed their studies at the region's leading university received their long-awaited documents certifying their graduation. The celebration served as a vivid testament to the strong friendship and effective cooperation between the educational systems of Russia and China.
Alexander Wagner, Rector of South Ural State University, addressed the graduates with warm words of encouragement. He congratulated them on successfully completing their long journey:
«Good afternoon, dear friends! Today it is a great joy for me to address you not as students, but as graduates. I congratulate you, of course, on this new stage in your life's journey. I am absolutely confident that the knowledge, skills, and abilities you have acquired during your studies at South Ural State University will help you open any doors.»
A guest of honor - Professor Chen Leiming of Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics (China) arrived to congratulate the graduates on this important occasion. The universities are linked by a long-standing partnership that includes faculty and student exchanges, joint research, and the development of educational programs. Currently, about 1,300 students from China are studying at SUSU, and the university itself actively collaborates with dozens of Chinese universities and research laboratories, carrying out joint projects in various fields.
In his welcoming speech, Professor Chen Leiming noted the high standard of training provided to specialists at SUSU and emphasized the importance of academic ties between countries.
«Our universities, bridging a distance of thousands of kilometers, have jointly created a platform for training professionals by establishing a comprehensive mechanism for cooperation that includes faculty exchanges, curriculum development, scientific research, and reciprocal student internships. This allows the educational concepts, academic ideas, and cultural traditions of Russia and China to intertwine organically and enrich one another. As the Chinese proverb says: «The more often relatives visit each other, the stronger the bond; the more often friends meet, the warmer the friendship.» I sincerely invite faculty and students from South Ural State University to visit the Chinese province of Henan to experience its rich history and culture, visit Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics, and continue writing a new chapter in the friendship between our universities.» the professor noted, addressing the audience.
Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics is the only state-run institution of higher education in Henan Province specializing in aerospace. The guest from China expressed hope for expanded cooperation with SUSU. According to him, collaboration in the fields of materials science, automation, and information management is particularly fruitful.
The highlight of the graduation ceremony was the moment when the graduates moved the tassel on their caps from the right side to the left. This gesture is a vivid symbol of transition: from student to professional, from apprenticeship to maturity. It is this moment that will remain in the graduates’ memories for many years to come.
Graduation ceremonies at South Ural State University are still underway. For some, this marks the end of their student life, while for others, it is just the first chapter of a long professional journey. But all graduates will forever remain part of the large and close-knit SUSU family, which brings together talented individuals from all corners of the globe.
Photos from the graduation ceremony can be viewed in the VK album.