Professor Jacqueline Lo awarded French honours
Professor Jacqueline Lo (centre), Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin (L) and Ambassador of France Mr Christophe Lecourtier (R).
CASS Professor Jacqueline Lo has been honored with a prestigious French Ordre des Palmes academiques (Order of Academic Palms) award for her work to in promoting French-Australian relations through research and education.
With so much attention on Asia, we can sometimes forget the importance of Europe in this region
Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin was on hand when Professor Lo was presented with the award at a ceremony at University House.
“I’m deeply honored and humbled by this award, and am particularly grateful for Mr Jospin’s attendance,” said Professor Lo, who is acting Director of The Research School of Social Sciences and Director of the ANU Centre for European Studies.
“There are times when it feels like Europe is taken for granted, much as one does with a long-standing beloved.
“With so much attention on Asia, we can sometimes forget the importance of Europe in this region.”
The Ordre des Palmes academiques is an order of Chivalry awarded to distinguished academics who have made significant contributions to French culture and education.
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