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May 17, 2023, Zhuhai, Guangdong

On May 17, 2023 the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS) held FHSS Exhibition of Student Achievements 2023: Best FYPs and Award-Winning Projects. Seven senior GAD students who excelled in their respective FYP projects presented their posters and received awards: Ms. Yu Kyung JEON, Ms. Deng Ziwen, Ms. Lu Wanlin, Ms. Chen Jingyu, Mr. Zhang Qifan, Mr. Chen Chaofan, and Mr. Chen Jiawei.

CHEN Chaofan, a graduate of the Globalisation and Development Programme under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the BNU-HKBU United International College, has been awarded one of the Best Final Year Projects (FYPs) for his outstanding research work.

Chaofan’s award-winning FYP is titled “Political Rationales and Economic Cost Analysis on Different Pandemic Control Policies: Evidence from China and The United Kingdom”, as it showcased originality, creativity, and critical thinking skills.

The award ceremony was held on the campus of BNU-HKBU United International College, where Chen was presented with an award certificate and souvenir from the Head and Associate Head of the Department of Social Sciences.

Chaofan’s FYP supervisor is Professor Simon Xiaobin ZHAO, Professor of Globalisation and Development and Associate Dean of the Faulty of Humanities and Social Sciences at BNU-HKBU United International College (Zhuhai Campus of HKBU).

Attachment: Chaofan’s speech on the exhibition as GAD student representative

Chen Chaofan, May 17, 2023, Zhuhai

I need to claim that I “love” my supervisor, Prof. Simon Zhao.

(Laughter from Audiences)

Dear Professors and Fellow Students,

I am Chen Chaofan, a senior in the Globalisation and Development programme.

As we gather here for today’s showcase, we celebrate the culmination of our incredible undergraduate study journey. This exhibition is the result of our hard work and dedication, and we should be immensely proud of what we have accomplished.

Behind our achievements, we should extend our heartfelt appreciation to our FYP supervisors; they have been with us every step of the way. Their guidance and support have been crucial in shaping our successful FYPs. We owe them a debt of gratitude.

I invite you to visit the GAD cohort’s posters; these projects have attempted to address some of the critical challenges posed by globalisation, development issues like inequality, and the pandemic. I hope these ideas inspire you to think more critically about our world.

As we reflect on our achievements, let us remember that this is just the beginning of our life journey. We live in a rapidly changing, globally interconnected world where there are still many dire issues that need our attention. As young talents of the world, we do not just bear the responsibility but also have opportunities to be creative problem-solvers to tackle those challenges.

Finally, let us rejoice and celebrate our achievements today!
Congratulations to all of us!
Thank you.

(Applause from the Audiences)