Stanley Prison Inmates Recognized for Academic Achievements at Ceremony, Including First Doctorate Awardee

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results

Thirty-eight persons in custody (PICs) at Stanley Prison of the Correctional Services Department (CSD) were presented with certificates at a ceremony today (January 8) in recognition of their continuous efforts in pursuing further studies.

In 2024, a total of 158 PICs at Stanley Prison passed 179 papers with 64 distinctions and credits in various courses and public examinations, covering different subjects including language and literature, English for business, business finance and accounting organised by the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) and Caritas Institute of Community Education.

The 38 PICs who were awarded certificates today passed 67 papers with 36 distinctions and credits. Among them, one PIC was awarded a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies, two were awarded Associate Degrees in General Studies, and one was awarded a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree by the HKMU. The doctorate awardee began the distance learning courses of the HKMU (formerly the Open University of Hong Kong) in 2004 and successfully attained the EdD degree after 20 years of hard work, becoming the first PIC to be awarded a doctorate by a local university. The doctoral degree was conferred on the PIC by the President of the HKMU, Professor Paul Lam, and the Dean of School of Education and Languages of the HKMU, Professor Andy Chin, at the ceremony.

Officiating at the ceremony, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs), Ms Mandy Tang, said that the CSD has been encouraging PICs to pursue continuing studies and has been collaborating with community members and non-governmental organisations to arrange a variety of rehabilitation programmes for PICs to assist them to turn over a new leaf and equip themselves for reintegration into society. The TWGHs set up the TWGHs Positive Life Education Fund in 2019, which runs for six years, to provide financial assistance to PICs for education and vocational training. She added that the TWGHs will further extend the subsidy scheme for five years to continuously support and collaborate with the CSD in actively promoting rehabilitation work, with a view to building a more stable and harmonious society in a collaborative way.

During the ceremony, a duet performance was staged by PICs with Chinese musical instrument instructors Kong Kin-pan and Yeung Chun-hin, followed by a music performance delivered by a band composed of PICs at Stanley Prison onstage. Moreover, music instructor Eric Monson partnered with PICs to present an a cappella performance at the ceremony.

In the sharing session, the doctorate awardee shared his experience during rehabilitation and conveyed gratitude to his family members for their unwavering support. He also recounted his years of academic pursuits with perseverance and unrelenting efforts, thanking correctional officers for their support and encouragement, as well as for providing resources and assistance throughout his learning journey, enabling him to complete the programme. He expressed hope that his personal experience could encourage PICs to strive for self-improvement and not to give up when facing difficulties.

Attending the ceremony were representatives of non-governmental and community organisations, community leaders and family members of the certificate recipients.

Stanley Prison is a maximum security institution for the detention of male adult remand and convicted PICs.

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Persons in custody at Stanley Prison attain good examination results Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Occupational safety and health courses open for applications

The Kwun Tong Occupational Safety and Health Centre of the Labour Department (LD) will launch a wide range of occupational safety and health courses in the second half of 2026. The courses aim at enhancing the working population's understanding of the occupational safety regulations and their awareness of occupational health.

The courses cover a wide range of topics, including:

1. Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance and Regulations
2. Gas Poisoning in Manholes
3. Confined Spaces Regulations
4. Major Safety Legislation Related to Working in Catering Trade
5. Dangerous Substances Regulations
6. Safety Management Regulation
7. Safety Regulations on Manual Handling Operations
8. Legislation Related to Safety in Hotel Industry
9. Safety Legislation on Working in Times of Inclement Weather and Hot Environment
10. Major Safety Legislation Related to Accident Prevention in Office and Storage Work
11. A Brief Introduction to the Regulation on Display Screen Equipment
12. A Brief Introduction to Noise at Work Regulation
13. More Exercise, Smart Work
14. Strategies for the Prevention of Occupational Diseases
15. Occupational Health in Catering Industry
16. Chemicals and Occupational Health
17. Medical Examinations for Workers Engaged in Hazardous Occupations in Industrial Undertakings
18. Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries
19. Occupational Health for Security Guards
20. Chemicals and Occupational Health in Hotel Industry
21. Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work in a Hot Environment
22. Occupational Health for Office Workers
23. Health Hints on the Use of Computer
24. Noise Hazards and Prevention of Hearing Loss
25. Prevention of Upper and Lower Limb Disorders
26. Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders for Office Workers
27. Occupational Health for Cleansing Workers
28. Occupational Contact Dermatitis
29. Manual Handling Operations and Prevention of Back Injuries for Workers of Residential Care Home
30. Occupational Health for Professional Drivers
31. Work and Common Gastrointestinal Diseases
32. Occupational Stress
33. Happy Workplace
34. Work and Healthy Lifestyle
35. Work and Diabetes Mellitus
36. First Aid in the Workplaces
37. Work and Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
38. Easy Tips for Healthy Eating at Work

The courses will be conducted in Cantonese at the LD's Occupational Safety and Health Centre, G/F, Kwun Tong Community Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong. Enrolment is free.

Members of the public can apply via the online platform www.oshsreg.gov.hk/en. Please visit the LD's website (www.labour.gov.hk/eng/osh/content6.htm) for more details and call 2361 8240 for enquiries.

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