On July 14th, Guangdong Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (GTIIT) held its Commencement For Graduates 2025 at the gymnasium of South Campus. Another cohort of GTIIT graduates set sail on new life journeys, witnessed by faculty and family members.

Chinese Ambassador to Israel Xiao Junzheng, Israeli Ambassador to China Eli Belotserkovsky, and Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan delivered speeches at the ceremony, praising GTIIT's educational achievements and extending sincere wishes to the graduates. The guest of honor, Prof. Peretz Lavie, founding Chairman of GTIIT's Board and former President of Technion, fondly recalled the founding journey of GTIIT and expressed his hopes for the university to achieve even greater success.

Also in attendance were representatives from the Shantou Municipal Government, Consulate General of Israel in Guangzhou, China-Israel Changzhou Innovation Park, Shantou University, Ji Hua Laboratory, Li Ka-shing Foundation, GTIIT board members, university leadership, parents, and media.

Under the dazzling lights,

Mighty lion dancers leap to the rhythm of pounding drums,

Offering their most vibrant blessings to the graduates.

Speech by Dr. Xiao Junzheng

GTIIT stands as a landmark achievement of China-Israeli educational collaboration, embodying the goodwill and aspirations of both governments and peoples. I am delighted to witness that, though young, GTIIT has achieved remarkable milestones in talent cultivation and scientific research. The Chinese Embassy in Israel and I will, as always, spare no effort to provide support and assistance for GTIIT's continued growth.

Speech by Mr. Eli Belotserkovsky

GTIIT is the "Jewel in the crown" of the Israeli- Chinese cooperation. This unique campus that brings together the best Israeli technological university with the curious Chinese young minds. Such a combination will provide you, dear graduates, the necessary tools to successfully deal with the challenges of the future.

Speech by Prof. Peretz Lavie

After nearly a decade of growth, GTIIT is already sending its talented alumni out into the world, either for further studies at leading global institutions or for influential careers in renowned enterprises. To see you here, the class of 25, with your academic robes, is realizing that our dream is becoming a reality. You are the success story of GTIIT.

Speech by Prof. Uri Sivan

Graduate is a commitment to excellence, to ethics, to innovation, and above all, to use your knowledge for the betterment of humanity. And never forget that at GTIIT you learn more than science and technology. You learn how to think, how to ask questions, how to create. This is not an ending. It is the beginning, a new chapter filled with possibilities and challenges.

According to the latest statistics, over 100 graduates have received more than 300 admission offers from nearly 100 universities worldwide, setting a new record once again! Nearly 60% of students gained admission to global top 10 universities; Over 70% were admitted to global top 30 universities; Over 80% were admitted to global top 50 universities; Over 90% were admitted to global top 100 universities. From GTIIT, these graduates embark on a journey of boundless possibilities.

With sweat as their ink,

Another graduating class has painted

"Dream it. Do it." steps across the youth scroll,

Forging inspiring tales of perseverance.

Speech by Su Han

Many of us will soon head to new universities, to start our graduate studies. A few of us will go into industries to practice what has been learned. We may feel anxious and bewildered as we did four years ago. But we will absolutely be more confident, no matter how uncertain or complex our new life will be.

Speech by Wang Bing

Wherever we go—university, research institute, or industry—we carry GTIIT's DNA: when an experiment fails, fix the model, don't blame the experiment. Keep asking clear questions, share the credit, and always think about scale-up.

Once shared desks,

now charting separate skies.

The vast oceans will be yours to claim—

And the alma mater's gaze 

will follow every sail in view.

Take the courage and grit honed at GTIIT,

With passion for knowledge 

and duty to the society,

Go—write your legend in new adventures.

Once again,

To the Class of 2025: 

Happy Graduation!

Text/Photos: GTIIT News & Public Affairs