UQ journalism students bound for India meet Vice Chancellor Peter Høj.
Aspiring foreign correspondents from The University of Queensland will head to New Delhi as part of a program that Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Høj hopes will make UQ's School of Communication and Arts a top destination itself. The journalism students met Professor Høj in preparation for their 10-day trip to India, funded by the Federal Government's New Colombo Plan. Professor Høj said this global approach to learning bred success. "At UQ we nurture top quality graduates who are equipped for a world where job prospects and graduate contributions are global and not confined to our local geographies," "I believe one of the most important qualities in a graduate is being able to understand different cultures and adjust to the environment you are in." About a quarter of all UQ students undertake an international experience while at university. "The world is no longer evolving around local issues alone as global issues take on increasing importance," he said. "It is very important for our economy to be globally informed, because our living standards will only be sustained if we are a global player. "I hope you will be able to see the world through a much clearer and broader lens after you've been to New Delhi.
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