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Plans underway for inaugural China graduation ceremony

1 October 2008

Monash staff and students are preparing for the University's inaugural graduation ceremony in China.

The ceremony will be held on Saturday 21 February, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt Beijing Hotel.

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Richard Larkins said the event offered graduating Chinese students an opportunity to share the moment with their families. He said the ceremony was also an important indication of the strong links Monash had developed with China.

"Universities have been one of the pillars of Australia's and China's cultural and economic relationship," Professor Larkins said.

"Monash is Australia's most international university and engagement with China is a central part of our international agenda.

"The Beijing graduation is a symbol of the great importance the University places on our relationships in China."

The 2009 Beijing Graduation ceremony will be accompanied by a series of research seminars to be convened with top Chinese universities and private companies. The University will also host a gathering of Chinese alumni, which will provide an important introduction to social and professional networks for attending graduates. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (International) Professor Stephanie Fahey said the wide range of events was in keeping with the University's ongoing program of cooperation with Chinese partners.

"As well as hosting a considerable population of Chinese students, Monash has a very active program of research with leading Chinese universities such as Sichuan University and Peking University," Professor Fahey said.

"Monash is home to several high-profile Chinese studies researchers and also holds regular in-country education programs that give our students an insight into China's history and culture."

Professor Fahey will discuss the University's relationship with China and the Beijing Graduation ceremony on Radio Monash from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm on Thursday 9 October.

Applications to graduate in the Beijing ceremony can be lodged now and close on 30 November, 2008.

For more information visit the applying to graduate website and the Monash Beijing Graduation 2009 web page.