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The joint research schemes are part of the RGC's continuing efforts to develop the research culture in Hong Kong and increase opportunities for exchanges among members of the Hong Kong and the international academic communities.
The RGC is established under the aegis of University Grants Committee and functions as an advisory body within its organisational structure.
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Young prisoners receive Pitman Medals for outstanding achievement
Two young prisoners who achieved outstanding results in public examinations in English for Speakers of Other Languages administered by Pitman, will receive their "Pitman Medals" at a certificate presentation ceremony at the Lai King Training Centre on Wednesday (March 19).
The two outstanding pupils are inmates of the Pik Uk Correctional Institution, and they, along with 28 inmates of Lai King Training Centre, will receive their awards from High Court Judge, Mr Justice Leong.
The two achieved first class pass in public examinations of the Pitman Qualifications held in April last year.
Twenty-eight inmates of Lai King also passed in examinations in English for Speakers of Other Languages: Practical Word Processing and Book keeping and accounting. Fourteen of the inmates also achieved the First Class Award.
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British Forces Rugby Team face PLA
For the first time in their sporting history the British Forces will "scrum down" against the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Happy Valley tomorrow (Tuesday).
Ideological differences will be put to one side and the international language of rugby will take over when the Royal Highlanders, drawn mainly from the 1st Battalion The Black Watch (BW), meet the PLA's Sports Institute, from Guangzhou, in the first round of the Carlsberg Tens at the Hong Kong Football Club Stadium.
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