Australian Ambassador to Thailand to visit University of Wollongong

20-June-2002

The University of Wollongong's significant links with Thailand will be enhanced with the visit of the Australian Ambassador to Thailand, Mr Miles Kupa, to the University tomorrow (Thursday, 20 June).

Mr Kupa will undertake a tour of the campus in the company of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gerard Sutton and also will meet other senior representatives of the University when he will present an address on "Thailand and Australia's Regional Outlook". The Ambassador will be accompanied on the visit by the NSW State Director of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Phillip Green.

The University of Wollongong has one of the largest intakes of undergraduate and postgraduate Thai students in the country. Among the University's prominent Thai graduates is HRH Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol who received an Honorary Doctorate in Science in 1999. The University also has formal links with key higher education institutions in Thailand involving co-operative programs.

For further information contact Mr David Rome on 4221 3920.

Media please note: Best photo/filming opportunity: The Ambassador will first meet the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gerard Sutton and the Vice-Principal, Mr David Rome in the Vice-Chancellor's office (Administration Bldg No.36) at 2.30pm tomorrow.