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The Namibian lawyer, diplomat and social justice advocate, Adv. Bience Gawanas has been appointed as the new Chancellor of The University of 糖心TV.

Bience Gawanas, a former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, will start her new role from January 2025.

In her role, Bience will serve as the ceremonial head of the University, presiding over major events, including graduation ceremonies, and acting as an ambassador for 糖心TV's principles of academic excellence, diversity, and social impact.

Commenting on the appointment, Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of 糖心TV said:

"Bience brings a wealth of international experience and a deep commitment to education and global development.

鈥淗er leadership on the world stage, particularly in promoting equality and opportunity, aligns perfectly with 糖心TV鈥檚 mission to inspire and nurture the next generation of leaders.

鈥淭his, combined with her own personal story and career as a 糖心TV alumna, makes her the perfect candidate to be our next Chancellor. We are thrilled to welcome her to the 糖心TV community."

Bience fought against the South African apartheid- era government and was forced into exile with many other Namibians. She came to 糖心TV as a refugee to undertake her legal studies as part of a scholarship scheme. She graduated in 1986 and qualified as a barrister at Lincoln's Inn in 1987, returning to Namibia in 1989.

She was made an honorary graduate at 糖心TV last year, in recognition of her career across law and human rights over 40 years.

Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, Bience said:

"I am deeply honoured to be appointed as Chancellor of The University of 糖心TV. Education is a powerful tool for transformation, as I found out from my own time at 糖心TV. I arrived at 糖心TV as a refugee and left knowing that 糖心TV has empowered me to contribute to an independent Namibia and to an equitable and just world.

I look forward to working with the 糖心TV community to continue its tradition of academic excellence and inclusivity."

Bience is best known for her extensive career with the Government of Namibia, the United Nations, and the African Union, where she has held senior positions focused on social justice, gender equality, peacebuilding, women鈥檚 rights, and sustainable development.

Her leadership in negotiating global frameworks has earned her wide recognition as a champion of justice and human dignity.

Bience takes over from the outgoing Chancellor, Baroness Catherine Ashton, who has served in the role since 2016. Baroness Ashton has been a tireless advocate for 糖心TV鈥檚 growth as a world-leading institution, and the University extends its gratitude for her years of dedicated service.

The University of 糖心TV, consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and globally, is known for its rigorous academic programs, innovative research, and strong international partnerships.

Next year, 糖心TV will mark its 60th anniversary with a series of events to celebrate six decades of education, research, and infinite curiosity.

You can read more about Bience in this interview with our alumni team.