HONG KONG, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- City University of Hong Kong (Dongguan) hosted the Inaugural Commencement 2026 at City University of Hong Kong on 22 June. Over 420 MSc graduates travelled from Dongguan to Hong Kong to attend the commencement, marking them as the university's first intake and alumni of CityUHK's global community.
Senior officials, academics and guests attended the milestone event, including Mr Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee; Ms Li Jun, Vice Mayor of Dongguan Municipal People's Government; Mr Chen Yulin, a director of Department of Educational, Scientific and Technological Affairs of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR; Professor Michael Ngai, Council Chairman of CityUHK; Professor Chun-Sing Lee, Acting President of CityUHK and Chairperson of CityUHK (Dongguan)'s Governing Board; and Professor Duan Baoyan, President of CityUHK (Dongguan) and Member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor Lu Chun, Executive President of CityUHK (Dongguan) and Vice-President of CityUHK.
In his address, Mr Leung highlighted the cross-border educational value of CityUHK (Dongguan), urging graduates to seize Greater Bay Area opportunities to fuel regional and national innovation.
On behalf of Dongguan Municipal People's Government, Ms Li recognised CityUHK (Dongguan) as a landmark GBA education project backed by robust local industrial and innovation resources and encouraged graduates to build careers in Dongguan's industries.
Professor Ngai highlighted CityUHK's exceptional global credentials: it remains the world's only university to be named by THE as the "Most International University in the World" for three consecutive years, placing 47th in the 2026–2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities rankings and 52nd in the 2027 QS World University Rankings.
Professor Lee framed universities as an integral part of urban fabric, urging graduates to adopt entrepreneurial mindsets and embrace the mantra: "The future belongs to those who dare to begin."
Professor Duan opened with "Life is a journey, and career is a marathon". He reminded graduates that a strong start is vital, advising them to stay calm and determined amid global changes and pursue ambitious dreams with persistent dedication.
In the commencement, Mr Leung presented certificates to the Top 10 Graduates, including to student representative Nie Liheng, who spoke of how his studies in Dongguan built his resilience and cross-border perspective. Professor Ngai appointed the first Alumni Liaison Ambassadors to maintain lasting alumni ties between Dongguan and Hong Kong.
Most of the graduates have secured high-quality career opportunities. Multiple graduates have received offers from leading private enterprises, state-owned corporations and research institutions, including Tencent, Alibaba, ByteDance, Meituan, JD.com, CATL, OPPO, Baidu, Xiaomi, NetEase, China Mobile, China Unicom and State Grid.
Some graduates will take up work in Hong Kong via the IANG visa scheme, while others will pursue doctoral degrees at world-renowned institutions including Nanyang Technological University, CityUHK, Fudan University and Harbin Institute of Technology.
Founded in 2024, CityUHK (Dongguan) has matured rapidly over two years alongside its inaugural cohort. The institution will further advance interdisciplinary, industry-linked education to deliver international opportunities for future students.
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CityUHK (Dongguan) Hosts Inaugural Commencement 2026 at CityUHK
Govee, the Official Smart Lighting Partner of House of the Dragon Season 3, brings Westeros's fire and shadow off the screen and into your room.
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Govee, a global leader in smart lighting, today announced an official collaboration with the HBO Original Series House of the Dragon, debuting House of the Dragon–themed light scenes and an in-app theme skin across the Govee TV Backlight series throughout the show's run.
"House of the Dragon delivers a cinematic experience with stunning visuals, and we're honored to be HBO's Official Smart Lighting Partner for Season 3," said Eric Wu, CEO of Govee. "Backed by years of ambient lighting engineering and the industry's most complete TV backlight lineup, Govee's TV Backlight 3 series is built for exactly this kind of storytelling — extending dragonfire and shadow from the screen onto your walls, so the show doesn't stop at the bezel."
Another Way to Experience Westeros Beyond the Screen
For House of the Dragon fans, the world of Westeros lives in its details — the fire of Dragonstone, the shadow of the Red Keep, the stillness of King's Landing at night. The Govee × House of the Dragon collaboration is built so those worlds extend into the room around you.
The Govee TV Backlight lineup reads on-screen color in real time through its camera color-matching system and extends it onto the surrounding wall as the scene evolves — so when dragonfire roars, warm amber spills into the room across Govee's high-density light strip that runs across the entire lineup; when Small Council scenes unfold in the Red Keep, deep gold ripples across the walls, held together by Govee's multi-zone color matching algorithm; and in House of the Dragon's famously low-lit moments, the new Govee TV Backlight 3's industry-first 4MP dual-camera sensor capture preserves the subtle gradients between shadow and flame that make the show's photography so distinctive.
A House of the Dragon Layer Across the Govee Experience
Govee and HBO have co-designed a curated set of House of the Dragon–inspired light scenes, playable across the TV Backlight lineup and the wider Govee Home ecosystem:
- Dracarys — rolling amber and ember tones that echo torchlight and dragon breath.
- Fire & Blood —deep crimson and obsidian tones that pulse like Targaryen banners over Dragonstone at night.
- Green Reign— emerald and candlelit gold shimmering like Hightower silk across the Red Keep.
The Govee Home App also comes with a matching House of the Dragon theme skin — a consistent themed interface from setup through every scene and control.
Experience House of the Dragon Across the Full Govee TV Backlight 3 Series
Every House of the Dragon fan gets a fit — the collaboration runs across Govee's industry-leading TV Backlight lineup, a three-tier series powered by Govee's own progression from single-to dual- to triple-camera color capture.
- Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite — the easiest way into Westeros for first-time ambient TV lighting, powered by Govee's proven single-camera color engine.
- Govee TV Backlight 3 — the everyday pick for most fans, with dual-camera color capture that locks onto fast dragonfights and torchlit Red Keep scenes.
- Govee TV Backlight 3 Pro — the flagship for HDR and cinematic viewing, with Govee's triple-camera HDR engine preserving the deepest shadow and widest color range in House of the Dragon's most cinematic moments.
Full collaboration details at Govee website.
Season three of the HBO Original drama series HOUSE OF THE DRAGON debuted SUNDAY, JUNE 21 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, and is available to stream on HBO Max. The eight-episode season airs new episodes weekly, leading up to the season finale on August 9.
About Govee
Govee has been revolutionizing the smart living experience with innovative, ambient lighting solutions since 2017. From living spaces, gaming setups, and outdoor areas, Govee's smart home tech is not just visually stunning, but also functional — transforming small everyday moments into more personalized and brighter engaging lighting experiences. Embracing the idea that "Life is Colorful" and pushing the boundaries of what lighting can do by blending design and utility. To learn more about Govee, please visit govee.com.
About HOUSE OF THE DRAGON
Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," the series, set 200 years before the events of "Game of Thrones," tells the story of House Targaryen. Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Vince Gerardis, David Hancock, Philippa Goslett. Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood." Season three cast includes Matt Smith, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, Matthew Needham, James Norton, Tom Bennett, Kieran Bew, Kurt Egyiawan, Freddie Fox, Clinton Liberty, Gayle Rankin, and Abubakar Salim. For additional information and photos, please click HERE.
About HBO
HBO® is one of the most respected and innovative entertainment brands in the world, serving iconic, award-winning programming through the HBO linear channels and the direct-to-consumer streaming platform, HBO Max, which is available globally in 65 countries. A part of Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO offers an extensive array of programming that includes recent fan-favorite hits like "House of the Dragon," "The Last of Us," "The White Lotus," "Succession," and "Euphoria," and iconic titles, including "Game of Thrones," "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City," "Band of Brothers" and "The Wire."
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Govee Brings House of the Dragon's Fire and Darkness Beyond the Screen in Collaboration With HBO Max
