Announcement

Dear all,

The International Scientific Diving Education and Application Symposium (IDEAS) 2015 is organized and sponsored jointly by the City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and the Diving Adventure Limited, which will take place in Hong Kong SAR from 19th to 24th July, 2015. On the basis of “The Spin Kid” and “Ocean Plus” Projects which have been initiated since 2012, the IDEAS will provide training of practical skills in scientific diving.

The aim of the IDEAS is to nurture "Tomorrow's Marine Scientists". The IDEAS acts as a platform to nurture young scientists via direct interaction and discussion with researchers/scientists in the field. It also provides participants with a valuable opportunity for career advancement, personal enrichment and the development of social awareness of and responsibility to the environment. We continue our mission to provide high quality, interactive teaching and NEW learning experiences (including lectures, diving skills training, field trips, underwater marine biology classes, student presentations and an open scientific forum) to the participants.

The First Announcement and Call for Registration are now posted as below for your kind attention. For more detailed information, please refer to the attached file or visit our website: www.cityu.edu.hk/sklmp/ideas2015.

Objectives

•        To enhance our knowledge and pursue exploration of the complexity of the marine environment in innovative ways;

•        To elevate the underwater safety and exploration technological level to better serve marine ecological surveying, ocean exploration and underwater safety; and

•        To nurture innovative talents with the ability for underwater research.

Registration and Payment

•        Early bird registration: On or before 25th May, 2015

HK$10,000/US$1250 (Non-certified diver)

HK$7,000/US$875 (Certified open water diver or above)

•        Advanced registration: After 25th May, 2015

HK$12,000/US$1500 (Non-certified diver)

HK$9,000/US$1125 (Certified open water diver or above)

•        On-site registration: 1st - 15th July, 2015

HK$15,000/US$1875 (Non-certified diver)

HK$12,000/US$1500 (Certified open water diver or above)

-          Registration fee included (1) Training fee, (2) Rental of equipment, (3) Certificate, (4) Transportation between symposium venue, (5) Accommodation, (6) Lunch and graduation dinner, and (7) Symposium T-shirt

-          Overseas or mainland participants are responsible for their own expenses for travelling to Hong Kong

-          Any profit generated from the symposium will be donated to “The Spin Kid” Project to support students with financial difficulties

No. of participants

25 – 50 (Non-certified diver)

10 (Certified open water diver or above)

If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the organizer reserves the right to cancel the symposium.

Best Student Awards (Number: 2), offering a 50% discount of registration fee (on a reimbursement basis)

Please find attached the registration form of IDEAS 2015. Kindly submit the registration form to ideas2015@cityu.edu.hk.