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Seminar: Visiting College Leaders Program

Add to Calendar Icon 2020-03-04 13:45 2020-03-04 13:45 15 Penn GSE Event: Seminar: Visiting College Leaders Program Please join us for our visiting College Leaders Program seminar with Professor Nirmala Rao
3417 Spruce Street, Houston Hall, The Griski Room
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Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - 1:45pm
3417 Spruce Street, Houston Hall, The Griski Room
“The Asian University for Women: Training the next generation of women leaders” Professor Nirmala Rao is Vice-Chancellor of the Asian University for Women (AUW), Chittagong, Bangladesh.  Prior to joining AUW, she was Pro-Director of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London, between 2008 and 2016 and held a similar post, between 2005 and 2007, as Pro-Warden for Academic Affairs at Goldsmiths College, University of London.

“The Asian University for Women: Training the next generation of women leaders”

VISITING COLLEGE LEADERS PROGRAM 

Professor Nirmala Rao 

 

  • Date: March 4, 2020
  • Time: 1:45pm - 3:15pm
  • Location: Griski Roo, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street

 SEMINAR 

Professor Nirmala Rao is Vice-Chancellor of the Asian University for Women, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Prior to joining AUW, she was Pro-Director of the School of Oriental and African Studies, London, between 2008 and 2016 and held a similar post, between 2005 and 2007, as Pro-Warden for Academic Affairs at Goldsmiths College, University of London. She has published extensively in the field of urban politics and governance. Nirmala has vast experience of public service and served as an advisor to a range of bodies including the UK Audit Commission and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. She currently serves as member of Governing Body of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and Trustee of United World Schools.