Hong Kong Graduation Ceremony - November 2011

HONG KONG

TUESDAY, 22 NOVEMBER 2011

THE UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE The University of Newcastle is a leader in teaching and research. With a history of more than 45 years, the University of Newcastle has grown from a locally-focused institution to one that is globally orientated.

University of Newcastle established

1965

Full-time academic staff

970

Student enrolments in 2010

35,494

Graduates in 2010

5,764

Undergraduate programs

85

Postgraduate coursework programs Total revenue in 2010

100 $546 million

Rankings Australian top 10 for research funding and outcomes Ranked 352nd university in the world Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking 2010 Ranked 59th university in the Asia-Pacific Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Ranking 2010 Ranked 256th university in the world QS World University Rankings 2010

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MESSAGE FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT Dear Graduates Congratulations on obtaining your degree. A university is one of the most valuable assets you can have, and today we recognise your commitment and significant achievement.

Today’s ceremony marks is a celebration for you and your family and friends who have provided invaluable support during your studies. To these important guests, we offer a very special welcome.

Many of you here today will be preparing to embark on a new career. Others may be considering returning to university for further study. Whichever path you are following, it is an exciting time and the University of Newcastle is proud to have helped you reach this important point in your life.

In Australia, the University of Newcastle consistently ranks in the top 10 universities for research and will continue to go from strength to strength thanks to partnerships with highly respected organisations like the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA). Established in 1960, with the aim of improving the effectiveness and efficiency of management in Hong Kong, the HKMA has played a major role in the economic success of the region.

Educating first rate graduates is the University’s most important role and it is one we take very seriously. It is our responsibility to ensure that the degree you have worked so hard to obtain, maintains and grows its value and currency through the recognition of this University as a world class institution with a reputation for excellence in your sphere of achievement. Our ongoing commitment in Hong Kong offers our students high-quality, comprehensive degree programs that are designed to produce graduates with a professional outlook and career-ready profile.

I can give you a commitment that we will continue to work to ensure that in the years ahead, the investment you and your family have made in your education at the University of Newcastle will be realised. You will have every reason to remain proud of this institution as it continues to grow in strength, in reputation and international stature as we continue to build the recognition of our University as a world class institution with a reputation for the delivery of international calibre academic programs, and excellent research that has global and regional impact.

Today signals your entry into the University of Newcastle’s 105,000-strong global alumni community. Your own Hong Kong Alumni Association was founded in 1992, and is now under the capable leadership of Mr Alan Lau and his team.

As a graduate of this University you carry our reputation for quality and integrity in all we do. I hope that your time here has been both challenging and rewarding, that the University has given you a strong start to your career, and that you take with you lifelong friends and professional associations from across the globe.

Congratulations on obtaining your degree. I wish you every success in the future.

Professor Caroline McMillen Vice-Chancellor and President

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THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL As at 1 November 2011

Official Members

Member Appointed by Council

Chancellor Conjoint Professor Trevor C Waring AM BA, MSc(Newc), FAPS

Mr Brian Kennaugh Dip(Financial Planning)(Kaplan), BBus(Newc)

Vice Chancellor and President Professor Caroline McMillen MA, DPhil(Oxf), MB, BChir(Camb)

Members elected by the Academic Staff

President of the Academic Senate Professor Val J Robertson BAppSc(Physio)(Lincoln Institute), BA(Hons), PhD(La Trobe)

Dr Tom Griffiths BEd(Hons), PhD(Newc), GradCert TESOL(UTS) Professor John Rostas BSc(Hons), PhD(Monash)

Deputy Chancellor The Hon John Charles Price AM JP OFIE Aust, I.Eng, IMarEng(UK), MIMarEST(UK), MAICD

Member elected by the Non-Academic Staff

Ministerial Appointees

Members elected by the Students

Ms Sharryn Brownlee

Ms Karen Miller BBus(Acc)(UTS), CA

Conjoint Professor Geoff Lilliss BE(Hons), MBA(Merit)(Newc), FIE(Aust), MAICD Dr Ken Moss AM BE(Hons), PhD(Newc), HonFIE(Aust), CPEng, FAICD Mr Arthur Sinodinos AO BCom(Hons)(Newc), FAIM Ms Deborah Wright DipTeach(Newc), MBA(SCU), FAMI, CPM

Ms Leanne Holt Dip HR(HIT), MME(Newc)

Ms Heather Richards External persons who are members of Convocation Ms Dianne Allen JP BCom(Newc), CA, MAICD Mr Peter Cockbain BScEng(Newc), FIEAust, CPEng, FIPENZ, FTSE The Hon Mahla Pearlman AO BA, LLB(Hons)(Syd), HonLLD(Newc) Dr Geoff Leonard AM BCom, HonDBus(Newc), FCA, FCPA

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY As at 1 November 2011

Vice Chancellor and President Professor Caroline McMillen MA, DPhil(Oxf), MB, BChir(Camb) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations) Professor Kevin McConkey BA(Hons), PhD(Qld), FASSA, FAICD Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Michael Calford BSc, PhD(Monash) Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Services) Dr Susan Gould BSc(Hons)(Edin), PhD(Flinders), FAICD President of Academic Senate Professor Val Robertson BAppSc(Physio)(Lincoln Institute), BA(Hons), PhD(La Trobe)

Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellors Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business and Law) Professor Stephen Nicholas BA(Syracuse), MA(Iowa), FASSA Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Arts) Professor John Germov BA(Chisholm), MA(Sociology)(Monash), PhD(Newc) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engineering and Built Environment) Professor John Carter AM BE, PhD, DEng(Syd), MASCE, FTSE, FAA, FIEAust, CPEng, GAICD Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health) Professor Nicholas Talley MBBS(Hons), MD(NSW), PhD(Syd), MMedSc(ClinEpid)(Newc), FRACP, FRCP(London & Edinburgh), FAFPHM, FACP, FACG, AGAF Pro Vice-Chancellor (Science and Information Technology) Professor Bill Hogarth BSc(Hons)(UNSW), PhD(Newc), FIMA, CMath, FAustMS Portfolio Pro Vice-Chancellors Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Bill Hogarth BSc(Hons)(UNSW), PhD(Newc), FIMA, CMath, FAustMS Pro Vice-Chancellor (External Relations) Professor Stephen Crump BA, DipEd(Macq), MEd(Hons), PhD(Sydney) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) Professor Scott Holmes BCom(Newc), PhD(ANU), FCPA Pro Vice-Chancellor and CEO (Singapore) Mr Robert Cochrane DipBus(Accounting)(CIT), CPA

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ALUMNI (CONVOCATION) Dear Graduate, Congratulations! As a graduate of the University of Newcastle, you and those who have supported you while you studied, are well justified in being proud of your achievement today.

I welcome you on behalf of my graduate peers, to the proud tradition that is the University of Newcastle global Alumni Network, our community of graduates that comprises over 110,000 alumni in more than 95 countries.

This network is built on strong, collaborative relationships that foster academic, business, social and career opportunities for our graduates and I encourage to you to engage with our Alumni Network.

There are alumni groups in many locations around the world, and the Alumni Presidents’ and Coordinators’ in these locations partner with our Committee and the University Alumni Relations office to make connections of value for our graduates – both with each other, and also with our University.

The Alumni Association of Hong Kong is made up of alumni living and working in Hong Kong.

It was established in 1990 to provide an avenue for graduates and friends of the University to renew old friendships, create new ones and to strengthen the ties between the community in Hong Kong and the University. New members are always welcome and alumni who may be travelling to Hong Kong when an Alumni event is scheduled, are invited to attend these events. Check on the alumni website for details.

We seek to play a role in maintaining its reputation as a leading research University both locally, nationally and internationally to maintain the currency of our degrees. We are also committed as alumni to supporting the students who follow us, and many of you will have enjoyed the support of scholarships donated by alumni while you studied.

As a valued member of alumni, you are also eligible to become an elected member of the Executive Committee, which plays a a vital and rewarding role in advising the University and in engaging and supporting its graduates through the activities of the global Alumni Network. We also confer the prestigious Alumni Awards annually - recognising outstanding graduates from their early careers to life time achievements. Who knows when you might be the recipient of an Alumni Award?

Please keep your current contact details up-to-date on the Alumni website as you commence or continue your career journey, especially your postal address (as many events are location based) and your email address. This can be done easily online at www.newcastle.edu.au/alumni I can also be contacted directly via email: alumni-president@newcastle.edu.au With best wishes for a great future, Brian Kennaugh, President of Alumni Bachelor of Business 1993

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ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF HONG KONG 2011 Committee Alan Lau (President) Wanbil Lee (Immediate Past President) Clifford Kwong Francis Wong Francessca Ye Aaron Chiang Sam Lam Yvonne Kwok Desiree Tang

Past Presidents Gerry Li Ralph Yam Kam Fan Kwan Paul Lai Leila Ho Chun Loong Chu Kwok Cheung Yuen

The University of Newcastle, Australia, Alumni Association of Hong Kong was founded in 1992. Its main objectives are: 1.

To offer guidance and assistance to students of the University and members of the Alumni in Hong Kong on areas such as career development and study difficulties.

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To promote the good will of the University and to contribute to the society of Hong Kong and greater China.

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To organise healthy, educational and fun-filled activities to maintain a cohesive and sustainable members network.

The Hong Kong Alumni organise regular activities to sustain the connections with alumni members, participate in activities organised by other Australian Associations and contribute volunteer work for events such as the University’s 40th anniversary celebration. They actively facilitate networking opportunities and promote the University and its qualifications to the local community.

They welcome new graduates and will further strengthen its connections with the global University Alumni Network and relevant Australian groups and associations. www.newcastle.edu.au/alumni

alumni [uh-luhm-nigh]

a group of graduates from a school or university

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TUESDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2011 EVENING CEREMONY FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW Professional Doctorates will be presented by Professor Stephen Nicholas, Pro Vice-Chancellor Faculty of Business and Law (Faculty of Business and Law) Graduates will be presented by Professor Stephen Nicholas, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Faculty of Business and Law) Occasional Speaker Professor Caroline McMillen, Vice-Chancellor and President, The University of Newcastle Graduate Speaker Dr Douglas W Chung

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OCCASIONAL SPEAKER Professor Caroline McMillen Vice Chancellor and President Professor McMillen joins the University after six years as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President: Research and Innovation at the University of South Australia.

For three decades, she has been a leader in the higher education sector playing significant roles in teaching, research and innovation.

An internationally recognised health researcher, and highly regarded for pioneering approaches to teaching and learning, Professor McMillen’s twin passions are teaching and research.

Engaging with the community, industry and government are also high priorities.

Professor McMillen holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) and Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford University, and completed her medical training at the University of Cambridge. She moved to Australia to lecture at Monash University in 1982 and in 1992, was appointed Professor, Chair and Head of the Department of Physiology at the University of Adelaide.

As a biomedical researcher, Professor McMillen is internationally recognised for her work into the impact of the nutritional environment before birth on the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and obesity in adult life.

Over her career, Professor McMillen has trained more than 50 Honours and PhD students who have gone on to win national honours and fellowships and made significant contributions in diverse careers, including research, industry, medicine, dentistry, veterinary science and education.

She is a champion for pioneering ways of teaching and learning and has led initiatives to develop innovation in curricula including problem-based and work integrated learning approaches in science and medicine.

Professor McMillen is a member of the national Automotive Industry Innovation Council and a Board member of the Cooperative Research Centre for Advanced Automotive Technology.

She has served on state government groups focused on: building innovation, climate change, manufacturing and the resources industry. Professor McMillen was a member of the Prime Minister’s Science, Engineering and Innovation Council Working Group on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders focusing on maternal and peri-natal health. She has served as Chair of the Australian Research Council and National Health and Medical Research Council’s grant review panels.

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PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATES FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Mei Fun Tina Au-Yeung Thesis Title: Exploring the Impact of Regional Variation on Chinese Managers’ Perceptions of Guanxi

Hak Wai Paul Hung Thesis Title: The Impact of Strategic Leadership on Crisis Management in Business Organisations

Shuk Ching Chan Thesis Title: Consumer Online Purchase Intentions in Hong Kong: A Study of the Deterrents and Incentives

Kim Hung Lai Thesis Title: Guanxi, Relationship Marketing and Challenges to the Agricultural Input Retailing Market in China

Yi No Chan Thesis Title: Ethical Decision Making of Marketing Professionals in Hong Kong - A Study of Selected Demographic Characteristics

Wai Ping Peter Lai Thesis Title: Collaborative Climate in a Life Insurance Company - An Empirical Case Study

Ricky Keung Wah Chu Thesis Title: A Study on the Relationships between Ethical Climate, Trust in Top Management, Affective Commitment, Job Satisfaction, Intention to Leave and Job Performance in the Construction Industry in Hong Kong

Kin Wai Davy Lam Thesis Title: The Effect of Knowledge Management Based IT-Enabled Supply Chain Management Practices on Business Performance in an Organisational Task Environment for the Information and Communication Technology Industry in Dongguan in China

Douglas W Chung Thesis Title: An Investigation into the Financial Implications of Corporate Citizenship in Hong Kong Eric Ka Hing Fok Thesis Title: The Practice of Catholic Business Morality - The Common Good in Strategic Management Po Kee Ho Thesis Title: An Examination of the Perceptions of Entrepreneurs in Hong Kong: An Insight into Personal Success Through Business Activities

Chiu Ming Raymond Law Thesis Title: The Effect of LMX on Employees’ Intention to Leave: The Mediating Roles of Employees’ Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment Oi Kent Lee Thesis Title: The Persistence of Accruals and Cash Component of Earnings for Firms Listed in Hong Kong

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Teresa Suk Fun Li Thesis Title: A Study on the Motivational Factors of Real Estate Administrators in Hong Kong Lai Wah Olivia Lui Thesis Title: The Impact of Materialism on Consumer Ethics - An Empirical Study on Adult Students in Hong Kong Man Kwong Felix Ngai Thesis Title: Share Price Disparity in Chinese Stock Markets Raymond Siu Thesis Title: The Use of Monetary Incentives to Motivate Sales People in the Hong Kong Hotel Industry: A Qualitative Study Wing Chiu Tung Thesis Title: An Empirical Study on the Drivers of Cross-buying Intentions of Consumers in the Hong Kong Retail Banking Industry Yee-Yin Adolphus Wan Thesis Title: The Role of Guanxi in China’s Foreign Banks

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FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK

Master of Business with Distinction Ching Yan Fung Wing Shan Luk Pik Chin Wang Master of Business Tao Wang Chan Kit Wan Choi Lim Hiu Chu Yim Pui Chun Yiu Kai Fan Man Yee Hung Takashi Ikeda Ka Hei Shurlin Kao Tsui Shan Ko Wing On Terence Kong Chi On Alex Kwan Wing Fai Kwan Siu Man Kwok Ka Man Lai Yuen Man Lai Kin Sun Lam Ka Lai Carrie Lau Pui Hang Paulina Leung

UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Commerce Ka Shing Chan Tsz Ho Wu

Yuk Ming Leung Chun Tak Kenneth Ng Chao Pan Wai Fong Siu Mi Kin Tam Hilda Hoi Kar Tam Kam Nin Fisa Tang Cheng Jiao Tang Wai Wa Tsang Man Wah William Tsang Pek Wan Wan Yik Yin Wan Daiqiu Wang Mei Yuk, Cathy Wong Kan Fai Jimmy Wong Yee Har Wong Yin Mei Yau Choi Lam Yip Wai Pak Yuen Master of Business Administration Luther Ngai

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FACULTY OF HEALTH POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK

Master of Applied Management (Nursing) Mei Ling Angela Kwok

Master of Nursing (Advanced Practice) Kit Fan Maggie Lee Sally Yee Hom Lee Lai Ming Modissa Ng

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK

Master of Aviation Management Shing Ki Cheung Rejane Cunha Yacyshyn AndyChiKin Yeung Master of Environmental and Business Management Ka Kee Mo

Master of Multimedia Sze Lam Kwong

AUTOGRAPHS

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