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Vice-Chancellor's key role at international conference

July 26, 2004

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of New England, Professor Ingrid
Moses, has been chosen as an “outstanding woman in the field of world higher
education” to address more than 100 female university presidents from China
and around the world in Beijing in September.
The President of Beijing Broadcasting University (BBU), Professor Liu Ji
Nan, will host the prestigious 2nd International Forum of Female Presidents
of Universities to mark the 50th anniversary of BBU. BBU has more than
28,000 students, preparing professionals for the mass media of radio and
television broadcasting, filmmaking, Internet communication, and paper
publications, and researching in these areas.

Professor Moses was chosen to speak at the Opening and the Celebration
Ceremonies in her capacity as the President of the International Association
of University Presidents, a body of 600 leaders from higher education
institutions from around the world.
In the lead-up to the September forum and celebrations, a film crew from
Beijing Broadcasting University (BBU) arrived in Armidale on Monday to film
Professor Moses.
The crew of four is producing a 12-part documentary on a dozen female
university presidents from around the world. This will be broadcast on China
Central Television (CCTV) in September, to complement the forum, and is
expected to be watched by more than 1 billion viewers. CCTV is China’s
largest television network and, through its English-speaking subsidiary,
reaches television audiences across the globe.
Professor Moses is believed to be the only Australian president the crew are
filming while in Australia.
Professor Moses said: “Of course I am delighted and feel honoured to have
been chosen for the documentary. We will make sure that the University of
New England features prominently and that we can display some of our
attractions for students, and our teaching and research strengths.”
For more information phone Professor Moses on 6773 2144 or Lydia Roberts on
6773 2779.

Posted by Lydia Roberts at July 26, 2004 11:20 AM