The Hong Kong Prize is a merit-based award to encourage scientific research in the Greater Bay Area. It is funded by the HK Alliance of Technology and Innovation, and sponsored by BOC Hong Kong. The prize aims to recognise outstanding scientists and research teams in the Greater Bay Area, enabling them to gain recognition at the global level, as well as helping Hong Kong to become a leading science and technology hub.
The 8th Inter-school Competition of Study Projects on Hong Kong History and Culture was held today (September 25). This year, the competition was organized jointly by the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture, aiming at enhancing students’ understanding of Hong Kong history through thorough investigation outside class, and encouraging them to explore the relationship between historical developments and changes in society.
Students from all over the city are encouraged to submit their projects, with an emphasis on originality and quality. This year, the competition received more than 1,200 entries, with a wide variety of topics covering different areas of Hong Kong’s rich and diverse social, economic and cultural heritage. The winning teams were selected according to their participation and the written reports, which were judged based on relevance of the theme, systematic use of collected materials, objectivity in analysis and the citation of bibliography and footnotes. The judging panel was composed of experts from various disciplines and the HKIH.
In addition to the cash prizes, the winners will receive certificates and honorary plaques. In the event of a tie, the prize money will be divided equally between the teams. The winning entries will also be exhibited at the Museum of History and the Hong Kong Library.
At the ceremony, the HKIH congratulated all the winning teams and wished them continued success. The HKIH also thanked the prize sponsor and all supporters for their help in organising the event.
At the same time, HKIH also announced a series of enhancements to its prize money for racing. The purse for Group 2 races will increase by 5.9%, while those for classes 3 through 5 will rise by 3.4%. These increases will help attract top international jockeys to Hong Kong, and will help our horseracing sector continue to grow into a world-class one.