On the morning of June 29, 2026, the 2026 Graduation and Degree Conferment Ceremony for the School of Mathematical Sciences at Shenzhen University was held with great fanfare in the International Conference Hall at Shenzhen University’s Yuehai Campus.

Wang Yu, Party Secretary of the School of Mathematical Sciences at Shenzhen University; Wang Yuefei, Honorary Dean; Hu Yaohua, Vice Dean (in charge of administrative affairs); Lu Jian, Vice Dean; Ye Xing, Deputy Party Secretary; Han Yu and Zhao Yi, Vice Deans; Chen Zhibing, Deputy Director of the School’s Professorial Committee; professors Feng Jianwen and Tang Jianliang; class advisors for graduating classes; graduate advisors; student counselors; 207 undergraduate graduates; 72 graduate students; and their family members and friends attended the graduation ceremony. The graduation ceremony was presided over by Deputy Party Secretary Ye Xing.

At the start of the ceremony, everyone stood as the national anthem was played and sung.

Vice Dean Han Yu presented an overview of the Class of 2026 graduates.

Deng Jiazheng, a student in the Mathematics and Applied Mathematics (Mathematical Finance Experimental Class) program of the Class of 2026, delivered a speech on behalf of all undergraduate graduates. Reflecting on her four-year journey at Liyuan, she deeply felt that mathematics not only honed her logical thinking but also taught her to put her ideas into action. Facing the anxieties of graduation season, she encouraged her classmates to remain composed, firmly believing that every effort they have made will eventually bear fruit. She sincerely thanked her professors for their rigorous guidance, her classmates for their companionship, and her family for their selfless support. She stated that Shenzhen University’s mathematics students will uphold the motto of “staying grounded” as they set out on their respective paths, writing the answers to their life’s questions through their actions.

Li Zebin, a 2026 graduate in statistics, delivered a speech on behalf of all graduating graduate students. He reflected on the daily lives of mathematics students—spent alongside formulas and repeatedly verifying results under the never-extinguishing lights of late-night laboratories—and noted that mathematics taught him not only how to solve problems but also the underlying logic for approaching life: rigor and truth-seeking, tolerance for diversity, and steadfast determination. He emphasized that by holding fast to one’s original aspirations—the “constant”—in the face of unknown variables, one can ultimately derive the optimal solution for life. He offered this advice to his younger peers: all dazzling achievements are the result of day-after-day dedication and exploration; there is no need to fear the ordinary—by immersing yourselves in your studies, you will eventually take the stage that belongs to you.

Professor Tang Jianliang, representing the faculty, shared three expectations with the students: First, stay true to your quest for truth, proceed steadily to go far, and always maintain the purity and clarity of mind characteristic of mathematicians—without rushing for quick results or going with the flow; Second, to apply mathematical thinking flexibly to break through challenges and grow, planning your path with a holistic perspective, solving problems with critical thinking, and accepting both gains and losses with a probabilistic mindset to chart your own optimal course; third, to embrace a sense of national responsibility and courageously shoulder your mission, integrating personal ideals into the development of the times, using your expertise to empower your sense of responsibility, and becoming members of the School of Mathematics in the new era who are idealistic, capable, and responsible.

Vice President Hu Yaohua (in charge of administrative affairs) extended his sincere congratulations to all graduates and offered the following advice: Mathematics has forged three core competencies within you—first, the resolve to seek simplicity amid complexity. When faced with open-ended problems with ambiguous boundary conditions, you must learn to filter out noise, identify “invariants,” and maintain a clear course amid uncertainty; second, the resilience of a long-term perspective. The convergence of life’s goals often allows for fluctuations and errors; as long as you make steady, daily progress and persevere over time, you will ultimately reach your optimal self; third, the open-mindedness to understand diversity and measure differences. Learn to shift your frame of reference to assess the validity and dignity of others, and build a broader framework for life with a spirit of inclusivity. The current era has a profound need for mathematics: the foundation of artificial intelligence lies in matrices and probability; chip design boils down to partial differential equations; and the digital economy cannot function without optimization algorithms and cryptography. He encouraged students not to rush to define their life trajectories using “convergence criteria,” noting that “divergence” can also be viewed as the expansion of boundaries and the unleashing of boundless imagination. May you all keep “numbers” in your hearts and a clear path under your feet, capable of both clear-headed thinking and living with passion; may your future be bright and your journey be lined with blossoms.

Vice Dean Zhao Yi read out the decisions regarding various awards for excellence.

Secretary of the College Party Committee Wang Yu presented certificates of honor to outstanding undergraduate graduates and outstanding student leaders.

Professor Wang Yuefei, Honorary Dean, presented certificates to outstanding graduate students.

Professor Chen Zhibing, Deputy Director of the College’s Faculty Committee, presented certificates to the winners of the Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis Award.

Vice Dean Lu Jian read aloud the decisions regarding the conferral of degrees.

Vice President Hu Yaohua hooded each graduate one by one, conferred their degrees, and posed for photos.

A representative of the graduates presented flowers to the presiding professor and the guests of honor.

The graduation ceremony came to a successful close to the melody of the flash mob performance of “At the Crossroads Where the Phoenix Flowers Bloom.”

May all members of the Class of 2026 set out for their own stars and seas, carrying with them the legacy bestowed by Liyuan; no matter how life’s parameters may change, this place will always be your unchanging starting point—please come back to the School of Mathematics often.