The graduation ceremonies featured speeches by RMIT University Vice-Chancellor and President - Professor Alec Cameron, the Pro Vice-Chancellor and General Director of RMIT Vietnam - Professor Claire Macken, and the guest speakers, Australian Ambassador to Vietnam - Mr Andrew Goledzinowski, Australian Consul-General in Ho Chi Minh City - Ms Sarah Hooper, CEO and Co-founder of N KID Group - Ms Nguyen Le Chi Mai and CEO of Vietguys - Ms Dinh Mong Kha (both RMIT alumni), and the two Vice-Chancellor’s Award winners Pham Quang Vinh and Do Huu Thanh.
General Director of RMIT Vietnam, Professor Claire Macken expressed her admiration and pride for all of graduates.
“Graduating from university is a huge achievement, and you should be incredibly proud of yourselves for the hard work and dedication you have put into your studies,” she said.
Professor Macken reminded all graduates that this is not the end of their education as they move on to the next phase of their lives.
“The world is constantly changing, and it is essential to continue learning and growing throughout your life. Embrace new experiences, seek out knowledge, and never stop pursuing your passions.”
“The year 2023 marks five decades since Australia and Vietnam established their diplomatic relations. For nearly half of that 50-year partnership, RMIT University is proud to have been an exemplary Australian investor in Vietnam, a contributor to the knowledge economy, and a bridge for people-to-people links,” Professor Macken added.
“Every single student who graduates from RMIT Vietnam with an Australian degree connects our two countries together.”