Universities' global appeal flourishes
The Government's doubling of the enrolment ceiling for non-local students at government-funded post-secondary institutions to 40 per cent from the 2024-25 academic year is aiding the city's push to become an international educational hub. The Secretary-General of the University Grants Committee, Professor James Tang, believes that such a move helps local students in appreciating and understanding diverse cultures while attracting talent to Hong Kong.
News.gov.hk spoke to three non-local students to learn about their reasons for choosing to study in Hong Kong and their experiences in doing so. Meanwhile, Professor Tang outlined various measures being taken to support the development of post-secondary education.
The story is available at www.news.gov.hk/eng/feature from today (June 8) in text and video format.
Correctional officers stop remand person in custody from attacking staff member
Correctional officers at Stanley Prison stopped a male remand person in custody from attacking a staff member today (May 6).
At 3.37pm today, a 39-year-old male remand person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked a correctional officer inside a shower room. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and applied oleoresin capsicum (OC) foam to subdue him after repeated warnings were ignored.
During the incident, the officer sustained an injury to his chest. After examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. The assailant sustained injuries to his back and head. He did not need to be sent to a public hospital after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer.
The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.
The assailant was remanded for the offence of trafficking in a dangerous drug in December 2024.
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