UIC adheres to the concept of liberal arts education, and its teachers are breaking boundaries and pursuing a well-rounded life.

Dr SiuTai Tsim – a barber, cook, and birdwatcher

Dr SiuTai Tsim—Associate Professor and Associate Head of the Department of Life Sciences

Dr Tsim is not only a skilful barber and a good cook but an excellent birdwatcher.

Dr Tsim taught himself haircutting when he was on holiday in the US and has helped some students design their haircuts at UIC. Besides hairdressing, he also enjoys cooking, which he thinks is a great way to taste life and enhance his practical abilities. What's more, he is a nature-lover who can tell the species of birds by their sounds.

Dr Tsim designs a student's haircut at UIC

Dr Tsim (right) in a bird-watching course

Dr Tsim applies his observation and imagination to his work at UIC. Through teaching innovation, conducting research and more, he encourages students to bring more positive impact to society, country and nature.

Dr Tsim with students at UIC

Dr Zhi Tianhao – a musician

Dr Zhi Tianhao – Assistant professor in Financial Mathematics at the Faculty of Science and Technology

Food, writing, travelling… among all Dr Zhi Tianhao's hobbies, music tops them all.

Dr Zhi learned to play the piano when he was young, and music has become an inseparable part of his life ever since. Spending almost all his spare time in music, he has composed many piano sketches and songs and performed on professional stages such as Zhuhai Grand Theatre and Guangzhou ART23 Contemporary Art Museum.

Dr Zhi (left) on stage with colleagues

Dr Zhi (left) in Zhuhai Grand Theater with his friend

Dr Zhi considers that economics and music are very similar. Hence, he used to coordinate music activities at UIC for students to admire the beauty of art in their leisure time, and enjoy the pleasure of studying in class.

Dr Zhi in class

From MPRO

Reporter: Liang Qianning

Photos provided by the interviewees

Editors: Cecilia Yu, Deen He