Asian University for Women announced the appointment of British political scientist Professor Nirmala Rao, OBE, FAcSS, as the incoming Vice Chancellor of the University effective from 1 February 2017. Professor Rao, an expert on governance of cities, has served as Pro Director of the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London where she has also served extended periods as Acting Director. She was elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in 2003. Professor Rao has extensive 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.
In announcing the appointment, Dr. Dipu Moni, Vice Chancellor, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Asian University for Women (AUW) said, "We are absolutely delighted that Professor Nirmala Rao has accepted our invitation to join AUW as its next Vice Chancellor. AUW could not have hoped for a more distinguished and able academic administrator to provide leadership to the University as it looks to its second decade of service in educating women of our region for leadership roles.”
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