I joined the the Hong Kong History Project (HKHP) as its second PhD studentship recipient. The project provided me with everything I needed to embrace the process of learning, failing, and radiating professionally and personally. I was able to broaden my network and meet inspirational people who have helped shape my career. More importantly, I found at the HKHP a safe and stimulating stomping ground that underpinned my growth as a historian. The years spent with Robert Bickers and peers have shown me how a foolish idea can develop into a great narrative if nurtured with effort, heart, and support.
I kept this close to my work as I ventured out to the world upon graduating. As I took on the positions of Assistant Professor at the University of Macau and now Research Assistant Professor at Lingnan University, I find solace in knowing I have the Hong Kong History Centre as a lifelong partner and I have friends, now working in different parts of the world, who share the same vision of restoring Hong Kong’s past through the diverse experiences of its inhabitants.
Thesis: Empire Drifters: The Macanese in British Hong Kong, 1841-1941