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The Australia India Institute' India Week 2021 launch event.
India Week is the Australia India Institute’s annual celebration of all things India. From culture and thought to politics and society, the week is packed full of activities that deepen mutual understanding and strengthen links between our two countries.
Our distinguished guests and speakers include:
His Excellency Manpreet Vohra, High Commissioner of India to Australia
His Excellency Barry O'Farrell AO, High Commissioner of Australia to India
Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor of the University of Queensland, and author of Australia's India Economic Strategy to 2035
Ms Suhasini Haidar, Member of the AII Board and National Editor and Diplomatic Affairs Editor of The Hindu
Professor Manisha Priyam, Head of Education Policy, National University for Education Planning and Administration, India
The Chair of the AII Board and Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Allan Myers QC, AC opened India week 2021 and welcomed the distinguished guests.
Professor Michael Wesley, Deputy Vice Chancellor International at the University of Melbourne provided the Vote of Thanks, and Professor Muthupandian Ashokkumar, Acting AII Director and Assistant Deputy Vice Chancellor International at the University of Melbourne, moderated the discussion.
The Australia India Institute' India Week 2021 launch event.
India Week is the Australia India Institute’s annual celebration of all things India. From culture and thought to politics and society, the week is packed full of activities that deepen mutual understanding and strengthen links between our two countries.
Our distinguished guests and speakers include:
His Excellency Manpreet Vohra, High Commissioner of India to Australia
His Excellency Barry O'Farrell AO, High Commissioner of Australia to India
Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor of the University of Queensland, and author of Australia's India Economic Strategy to 2035
Ms Suhasini Haidar, Member of the AII Board and National Editor and Diplomatic Affairs Editor of The Hindu
Professor Manisha Priyam, Head of Education Policy, National University for Education Planning and Administration, India
The Chair of the AII Board and Chancellor of the University of Melbourne, Allan Myers QC, AC opened India week 2021 and welcomed the distinguished guests.
Professor Michael Wesley, Deputy Vice Chancellor International at the University of Melbourne provided the Vote of Thanks, and Professor Muthupandian Ashokkumar, Acting AII Director and Assistant Deputy Vice Chancellor International at the University of Melbourne, moderated the discussion.
