Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Occupational safety and health training courses open for applications
The training courses cover a wide range of topics, including:
Unless otherwise specified, the courses will mainly be conducted in Cantonese at the LD’s Occupational Safety and Health Training Centre, 13/F, KOLOUR Tsuen Wan I, 68 Chung On Street, Tsuen Wan. Enrolment is free.
Employers who wish to arrange for their employees to attend the courses can log in to the application website (www.oshtc.labour.gov.hk/wpas/?lang=enIssued at HKT 11:00
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12e édition du Prix de la francophonie pour jeunes chercheurs
Source: Gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Caledonie
L’Agence universitaire de la francophonie (AUF) lance la douzième édition du Prix de la francophonie pour jeunes chercheurs. Ce prix est ouvert tous les deux ans et couvre les deux champs disciplinaires suivants : sciences et technologies et sciences humaines et sociales.
Le Prix de la francophonie pour jeunes chercheurs vise à valoriser le mérite et la qualité des travaux de recherche de quatre chercheur(se)s francophones tout en prenant en compte la diversité de l’espace universitaire francophone, notamment celle des pays en développement. Ce prix distingue des chercheur(se)s qui se sont illustrés dans leur domaine et obtenu une reconnaissance scientifique pour les avancées significatives réalisées.
Qui peut candidater ?
Les candidatures doivent être portées et présentées par un dirigeant (recteur, président, directeur général, …) des institutions d’enseignement supérieur et de recherche membres de l’AUF.
Critères d’éligibilité :
Le Prix de la francophonie pour jeunes chercheurs s’adresse à des candidats :
- âgés de 40 ans au plus à la date de clôture de l’appel de candidature. Seule l’année de naissance est prise en compte sans autre considération de mois ou de jour ;
- titulaires d’un doctorat (fournir la photocopie du doctorat et/ou du procès-verbal de soutenance de thèse) ;
- pouvant justifier d’une activité de recherche importante et innovante ;
- rattachés à des établissements membres de l’AUF (voir la liste des établissements d’enseignement supérieur et de recherche de l’AUF).
Dossier de candidature :
Pour être recevable, le dossier de candidature doit comporter :
- le formulaire de candidature en ligne dûment renseigné ;
- une lettre de motivation (selon modalités fixées par le règlement) ;
- un curriculum vitae du candidat (selon modalités fixées par le règlement) ;
- la photocopie du doctorat et/ou du procès-verbal de soutenance de thèse (en français) ;
- une attestation du plus haut responsable de l’établissement de rattachement du candidat (selon le modèle à télécharger sur le site de l’AUF)
- un document structuré en trois sections (selon modalités fixées par le règlement) ;
- une attestation sur l’encadrement de la recherche (direction de laboratoires et d’équipes, thèses encadrées, participation à des comités de lecture, etc.),
- les lettres de recommandation (3 max, en français).
Pour plus d’informations, consultez le règlement de l’appel à candidature.
Dépôt des dossiers de candidatures : avant le 27 juin 2025 (18h GMT) en remplissant le formulaire en ligne sur la plateforme de l’AUF.
L’annonce et la remise du Prix jeunes chercheurs 2025 se fera lors du grand évènement 2025 de l’AUF à Dakar, au Sénégal, entre les 3 et 7 novembre 2025, dans le cadre de la Semaine mondiale de la francophonie scientifique. Les quatre personnalités lauréates seront mises à l’honneur lors de l’évènement et recevront une certification officielle, auront une prise de parole pour expliquer leurs actions et recevront une dotation monétaire de 5.000 euros chacune, afin de l’encourager à poursuivre leurs activités.
Pour toute précision ou informations supplémentaires, écrivez à activites-instances@auf.org.
Contact en Nouvelle-Calédonie : Virginie Thomas Garrel, service de la coopération régionale et des relations extérieures (SCRRE) : virginie.garrel@gouv.nc
Missing man in Wong Tai Sin located
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Missing man in Wong Tai Sin located
A man who went missing in Wong Tai Sin has been located.
Li Yiu-ming, aged 65, went missing after he left his residence in Ching Hong House, Tsz Ching Estate in the afternoon on May 28. His family made a report to Police on May 29.Issued at HKT 7:51
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Fencing test event concludes
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The 15th National Games Fencing test event held at Kai Tak Arena, Kai Tak Sports Park on May 31 and June 1 has concluded, the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong) (NGCO) said.
The test event, which was also the Challenge Cups Fencing Championships, consisted of the men’s and women’s épée, foil and sabre competitions featuring the open and veteran divisions. Over 500 athletes competed in all six event categories.
The test covered a wide array of areas, including event operations and procedures, competition organisation, venue setup, sports and prize presentations, information systems, medical services, volunteer services and broadcast arrangements.
NGCO Head Yeung Tak-keung said that this test event is the first fencing event ever held at Kai Tak Sports Park. Both venue facilities and competition arrangements have achieved the expected results.
Since last November, Hong Kong has completed test events for all eight National Games competition events.
The General Administration of Sport of China recently announced the Games’ schedule and the competition events in Hong Kong will be held from October 31 to November 20. The NGCO is making thorough preparations for the events.
Click here for information on the 15th National Games.
Services scheme applications open
Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme has opened a new round of funding for non-profit-distributing organisations, with applications being accepted from today until August 31.
Eligible professional bodies, trade and industrial organisations and research institutes may apply.
With a total allocation of $200 million, the scheme offers subsidies to non-profit-making industry-led projects that increase exchanges and co-operation between Hong Kong’s professional services and external counterparts, promote relevant publicity activities, and enhance the sector’s standards and external competitiveness.
The scheme is open to a wide range of professional services including accounting, legal and dispute resolution, architecture, engineering, healthcare, information and communications technology, design as well as technical testing and analysis. Applications are welcome from both sector-specific projects and cross-sectoral projects.
The maximum grant for each approved project is $3 million or 90% of the total eligible project cost, whichever is lower.
As of early May 2025, more than 120 projects had been funded, covering project deliverables in Hong Kong and elsewhere.
The Government has also set aside $50 million to launch the Professionals Participation Subsidy Programme under the scheme.
The programme aims to subsidise Hong Kong’s major professional bodies to participate in activities organised by the Government and the Trade Development Council with a view to promoting Hong Kong’s competitive edge and professional services to the Mainland and overseas markets.
The scheme and the programme both accept applications all year round, with submissions processed on a quarterly basis.
A briefing session will be held this month for organisations interested in applying for funding via the scheme. Contact the secretariat on 3655 5418 or by email for enquiries.
Hong Kong Cup dragon boat race held in Yokohama, Japan (with photos)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Hong Kong Cup dragon boat race held in Yokohama, Japan Issued at HKT 17:33
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Sheung Shui Swimming Pool temporarily closed
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Attention TV/radio announcers:
Please broadcast the following as soon as possible and repeat it at regular intervals:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (June 1) that Sheung Shui Swimming Pool in the North District has been temporarily closed for cleaning and superchlorination following the discovery of a small amount of vomit in the pool.
It will be reopened at 8.30pm today.
The department appeals to swimmers to be considerate and to keep the swimming pools clean. They are advised not to swim after a full meal and should use the toilet facilities if necessary before swimming.
Missing man in Ngau Tau Kok located
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
A man who went missing in Ngau Tau Kok has been located.
Yan Wai-man, aged 73, went missing after he left his residence on Shing Fung Road on May 27 afternoon. His family made a report to Police on May 28.
The man was located at a bus stop on Lai Chi Kok Road, Cheung Sha Wan this morning (June 1). He sustained no injuries and no suspicious circumstances were detected.
54th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open June 2 to 5
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
54th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open June 2 to 5Issued at HKT 10:00
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