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Swraj Paul to be Chancellor of Westminster University

Hasan Suroor

Lord Swraj Paul

LONDON: India-born industrialist Lord Swraj Paul is to become the first Chancellor at the University of Westminster, London.

Lord Paul said he was delighted to accept the invitation to work more closely with the University.

``I am looking forward to developing this new role as Chancellor at the University of Westminster. I am passionate about the benefits of education and the mission at Westminster, with its strong emphasis on international partnerships, fits perfectly with my vision. Universities such as Westminster, with its commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, can be such a positive vehicle for change. I am very much looking forward to representing it, both in the U.K. and internationally,'' he said.

Vice-Chancellor Geoffrey Copland said the University was ``honoured'' that Lord Paul had agreed to be its first Chancellor. ``He has been a strong supporter over the years and his commitment to diversity and to international education and partnerships is well known. He has displayed a strong commitment to education as a vehicle for opportunities for personal and professional development, with an emphasis on widening participation and equality. I believe that we could not find a better advocate of our mission and look forward to working closely with him to promote not just the University but all that we stand for,'' said Dr. Copland.

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