Alumni | #WeArePolyU

Take a walk down memory lane with our alumni and get inspired by their compelling tales and thoughts about their time at PolyU!

Grace Liu │Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies alumna

What made you come to PolyU to pursue your second Master’s degree?

“I have always had tremendous passion for learning simultaneous interpretation, despite already having an undergraduate degree in Chinese Language and Literature and a Master’s degree in Comparative…

The visually impaired experience the world mainly through the senses of touch and hearing. In view of the limited resources available for the visually impaired, PolyU alumnus Rico Chan founded a start-up social enterprise Beyond Vision Projects with support from the PolyU Micro Fund Scheme.

Rico Chan │ School of Design alumnus

Mohammad Ismail Hossain | Department of Applied Physics alumnus

How were you able to realise your dream of pursuing your PhD studies abroad?

“I’ve never stopped dreaming of getting a PhD. With hard work and perseverance, I made it through…

Children with special educational needs often suffer from low self-esteem and tense family relationships, and struggle with their academic performance. PolyU alumnus Ernest Chan hopes to make a difference and bring positive impact to their lives.

Ernest Chan | Department of Land Surveying and Geo-Informatics alumnus

Given that you already had prior experience in running hostels and planned to open a boutique hotel, what motivated you to enrol in the MSc in International Hospitality Management programme offered by…

David Lau Ka-wai | School of Hotel and Tourism Management alumnus

What are some of your memories as one of the first-generation of alumni at PolyU?

“In my days, the School ran three classes only, with 20 students in each class, and the tuition fee was HK$5 per month. At that time, monthly rent for a room was about HK$8, while a rickshaw ride from Wanchai to Central cost about 50 cents.”

Cheung Tsang-wai | Department of Mechanical Engineering alumnus

Luo Weidong | Department of Computing alumnus

In what ways can big data analytics generate significant value in the prevention of disease infection?

Along with his research team, Luo Weidong, alumnus of PolyU Department of Computing as well as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Mobile…

Must food safety professionals work in laboratories?

“Of course not! Food safety is also closely related to menu management in restaurants.”

Johnny Liu│ Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology alumnus

Bosco Ng│ Faculty of Business and Faculty of Engineering alumnus; Eva Wong │ Faculty of Engineering alumna

If you could change the world, what would you do?

“Build a closer connection…

How does PolyU help you better achieve career goals?

“Not only can I apply the knowledge I learned to practice, but I am also able to make use of opportunities to build a strong relationship with PolyU alumni.”

Calvin Yuen │ School of Hotel and Tourism Management alumnus

What defines “outstanding”?

“Being outstanding is to give strength to others and myself.”

Elton Ng │ Department of Rehabilitation Sciences alumnus

When did you find your calling in medical and humanitarian relief work?

“In my final year at PolyU, my classmates and I provided healthcare education services in a rural village in the Chinese mainland under the University’s Service-Learning programme. This experience helped me understand that no matter how scarce resources are, I can still bring quality health care services to people in need.”

Cheuk-pong Chiu │ School of Nursing alumnus