HIT Media (Kan Simiao/text; Xin Ran, Wu Wentao, Cheng Silu, Zheng Yuhua, Cao Bohan, Zhang Junrui, Kan Simiao/photos)
Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) held its 2026 doctoral graduation and degree conferral ceremony on April 3 at the HIT Museum, celebrating 323 graduates with a choral performance of We Set Sail Together as they embark on a new stage in their lives.
HIT President Han Jiecai and Secretary of the CPC HIT Committee Chen Jie attended and presented commemorative certificates.
Chen Jie presents commemorative certificates to doctoral graduates. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Han Jiecai turns doctoral graduates' tassels as a symbol of their graduation. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
The ceremony scene. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
The certificate presentation scene. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
On behalf of the university, Han noted that HIT's pioneer ethos – centered on a sense of mission, commitment to truth, respect for science, and the pursuit of excellence – remains at the core of its identity. This ethos reflects both the shared experience of striving for excellence on campus and a common set of values among graduates who contribute to the country. At a time of rapid global change, new challenges are emerging, offering graduates the opportunity to put these values into practice.
Han Jiecai delivers a speech. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Han shared three expectations for the graduates as they begin their next chapter: moving forward with determination while staying grounded in their original purpose, maintaining the courage to explore new frontiers while keeping the patience needed for sustained work, and striving for personal growth while taking time for reflection.
HIT vice-president Liu Lian presides over the ceremony and announces the doctoral degree decisions. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Zhao Jingdong, a professor from the School of Mechatronics Engineering, delivered a speech on behalf of the faculty, encouraging graduates to stay grounded in HIT's traditions, pursue innovation with integrity and dedication, and approach life with wisdom and composure.
Zhao Jingdong delivers a speech. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Wang Changdong, a 2022 doctoral student from the School of Electronics and Information Engineering, delivered a speech on behalf of the graduates, reflecting on his journey of growth under the university's motto, from early exploration to taking on responsibility, and sharing how he developed a sense of purpose, academic focus, and a global outlook through his studies.
Wang Changdong delivers a speech. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Accompanied by music, four doctoral graduates performed a poetry recitation titled A Glorious Quest, pledging in a collective oath with student representatives.
The poetry recitation. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
The graduates pledge in a collective oath led by student representatives. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Faculty representatives, doctoral supervisors, and the graduates' families and friends attended the ceremony, while nearly 700,000 people viewed the live broadcast through the university's media platforms.
The family seating area in the Civil Engineering Building. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Editors: Shang Yankai, Yang Wenyu
Reviewed by: Song Ling, Li Shoubin