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Department of Earth Sciences, |
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The Department of Earth Sciences was established at The University of Hong Kong in 1995 and is ideally situated for geological studies on the margin of East Asia especially in Hong Kong.The Department now hosts 17 research and teaching staff, a number of Honorary (adjunct) staff and a substantial group of research students (30-35 at any one time) working towards MPhil and PhD degrees.Researches undertaking include stratigraphical, structural, petrological, geochemical and geophysical approaches to significant global geological problems that are well represented in the east Asia-west Pacific region. |
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Geological Society of Hong Kong |
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Established by a group of local geologists in 1982, the Geological Society of Hong Kong (GSHK) is a non-profit making organization that aims at advancing geological sciences in Hong Kong.The Society believes that geological knowledge is indispensable for achieving a sustainable community, and therefore ought to be widely promoted to the general public.Since then, GSHK holds regularly geological conferences and seminars, and organizes local and overseas field trips for both members and non-members to explore the geological world.At present, the society maintains a steady membership of about 250, including professional geologists from the public and private sectors, academia, as well as teachers, students and amateurs |
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Mineralogy Society of Hong Kong |
The Society started operations in January 2005 to provide a forum where those who are interested in the subject, as amateurs or professionals, can meet. They are an international group.The objectives are to provide access to activities, information, publications, equipment and specimens of special interest to mineralogists and collectors.The Society organizes various field trips every year; locations include Lin Ma Hang, Needle Hill and Ma On Shan in Hong Kong, Chenzhou City, Hunan, Guizhou and Sichuan in Mainland China. |
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Royal Geographical Society |
The Royal Geographical Society was established in the United Kingdom in 1830. For some 180 years, the Society has been a national and international focus of geographical research, information and exploration and is the largest scholarly geographical society in the world.? The Society has more than 15,000 fellows and members in over 100 countries.Some of the most remarkable geographical discoveries, scientific explorations and feats of human endeavour have been initiated and supported by the Society. The search for the source of the Nile, exploration of Antarctica and great explorers such as Burton, Livingstone, Scott and Shackleton, are all inextricably linked with the Society, while it was a Royal Geographical Society expedition which first reached the summit of Everest in 1953.? It maintains archives of international importance, including a library, photographic collections, the largest private collection of maps in the world and documents, correspondence and diaries that record the history of geography since 1830.The Hong Kong branch of the Royal Geographical Society was established in 1995.? The branch shares the same aims as the Society.? It provides a forum where members can regularly meet and listen to leading local and international speakers from the world of geography and related sciences, exploration, travel, research, the environment and conservation.? The branch holds some 35 events each year, including lectures and field trips. |
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Wong T. Lap Foundation |
Wong T. Lap Foundation Limited was founded in 2008.? It is an approved charitable institution by Hong Kong SAR Government.It aims to contribute in education, construction and cultural development in Hong Kong and China.Its major funding projects include “Take 2” which provide assistance to the youth with drug abuse, “Reconstruction of fishing villages in Hong Kong” for villagers of fishing villages, and researches on the economics and cultural development in China. |
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Hong Kong Discovery |
Hong Kong Discovery was founded in 2000 based on principles of sustainable development. Its missions are to arouse public awareness towards wildlife, culture and eco-issues both locally and globally; and to provide quality experiences that encourage the appreciation and conservation of culture and the environment.Hong Kong Discovery is the expert in consulting, designing and delivering quality nature-based programmes that bring positive impact in learning experience, professional development and team building.Over the past 5 years, they hold an average of 60 programmes per year of different themes and format for schools, universities, youth centres, government departments, NGOs as well as professional groups and business corporations. More than 45,000 people have benefited from our fun, inspiring and practical programmes. |
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Hong Kong Travel & Tourism |
HKTT was set up in August 1995, aiming to provide quality practical knowledge to those who would like to join the travel industry or to those who are already working in the field to enhance their knowledge.Its management has over 25 years of experience in the Hong Kong travel and tourism industry.HKTT was officially approved by the Hong Kong Education Department as a registered Educational Institute in 1996.Also, it was appointed as one of the training providers by different governmental programmes including the Employees Retraining Scheme (1996), the Youth Pre-employment Training Programme of the Labour Department (2000), the Skills Upgrading Scheme (2002) and the Skills Enhancement Programme of the Education and Manpower Bureau of the HKSAR (2003). |
