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Astronaut Yang Liwei Encouraged CUHK to 'Reach out to the World' |
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Dr. Yang Liwei, the astronaut who commanded China's first manned space flight, introduced China's space programme and his experience to CUHK students and staff, and secondary school students. He also encouraged the University to 'reach out to the world and the universe'.
On 10th December, Dr. Yang Liwei received a warm welcome in the Shaw College Lecture Theatre where hundreds of eager students and staff gathered to listen to his talk on China's space programme and on life as an astronaut. The day before, Dr. Yang had been conferred the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, at the University's 61st Congregation.
Dr. Yang expressed excitement and honour at being made an honorary graduate of the University. As a token of thanks, he presented the University with a model of Shenzhou-5, the spacecraft which took him to space last year. Dr. Yang hopes that, like the spacecraft, the University would reach out to the world and the universe. Dr. Yang gave an account of China's manned space-flight programme and its significance, as well as the hardships he encountered and how they were overcome. He emphasized the importance of confidence in himself and in the technical staff helping him. He also urged CUHK students to believe in their own talents, which he said would be 'well and fully developed under the nurture of CUHK'. Dr. Yang also painted a bright picture of the future of China's space programme. Forthcoming plans include launching Shenzhou-6 and Shenzhou-7, and building a space station. He encouraged the students to take CUHK's many space-related courses and contribute directly or indirectly to China's manned space-flight programme.
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