HUI Chui Ying, Phoebe Analysis Programmer, iAsia Online Systems Limited BSc (Hons) in Computer Science (Computer Systems) (2003) MPhil (Computer Science) (2006) University life at HKBU is fun-packed and full of challenges. Our department provides regular classes and summer workshops, in which teachers teach us multimedia tools, network and server administration and software development tools. These summer workshops prepare us for our future career. Employees with these skills are much sought-after by a wide range of companies such as financial companies, hospitals, software firms, logistic companies, game production houses and so on. I am glad that I got offers from four different companies upon my graduation.

CHU Chun Ho, Derak Customer Relationship Manager II, HSBC BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemistry (2000) When I was studying at HKBU, I never thought of pursuing a career in the business sector. However, my knowledge and sensitivity to logical number make it possible for me to be a customer relationship manager of an international bank. I strongly believe that the knowledge you learn in university does not necessarily translate into factors of career success. What matters is how you apply it to the situation facing you. Professional training provided by professors of HKBU equipped me well for an ideal career.

TSANG May Ho Business Manageress, Invitrogen (HK) Ltd BSc (Hons) in Combined Sciences (Applied Biology) (1994) HKBU taught me not only scientific knowledge but also the importance of striving for whole person excellence. With such spirit and skills, I have kept serving my customers with professionalism in a highly competitive market. Most of them have become my friends.

HA Wai Yan Forensic Analyst, Forensic Science Division, Government Laboratory BSc (Hons) in Combined Sciences (Applied Biology) (1994) I love doing research and enjoy the journey in quest of truths and answers. When I was studying at HKBU, I determined to embark on the path of research. Whenever I feel lost in perplexity, the encouraging words by Prof Ricky Wong, Department of Biology of HKBU, pop up in my mind, "Doing research requires perseverance. You have to get all the jobs done to perfection. Researchers should also have the spirit of scientists, namely, strive to have a clear understanding of every single detail and never give up."

Dr MAK Chee Leung Assistant Professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University HonDip, Physics (1986) Inspired by the outstanding example of Prof Yang Chen-ning, a Nobel laureate in Physics, and Prof Cheung Nai-ho, advisor of my final year honours project, I have been devoted myself to physics research. Now working as Assistant Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, I focus my research on thin film technology.

HUI Hiu Wai, Eireen Operation Manageress, Lion Button (Asia) Co., Ltd BSc (Hons) in Combined Sciences (Mathematical Science) (1992) I have been in the import and export business for 15 years and gained knowledge from product development, sourcing, order follow-up and shipping. I have joined Lion Button as an operation manageress for two years. I am responsible for monitoring the operation of the customer service, the purchase and the warehouse teams to ensure smooth order processing and quick responses to emergencies. Our ultimate goal is to achieve total customer satisfaction. I am proud of being a mathematics graduate because I was trained as a logical and analytical thinker with a good sense for organizing figures and charts. These skills are instrumental in overseeing progress.