Noted British political scientist Prof Nirmala Rao has been appointed as new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Asian University for Women (AUW).
Her appointment will come into effect on February 1, 2017, said a press release yesterday, UNB reports. Prof 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. Prof 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 (ODPM). AUW is an international university with an Asia focus located in Chittagong.