October 9, 2013
Dr. Ravindra Shah, Director of International Relations at UBC Dentistry, was awarded the Mahatma Gandhi Samman.
The award was presented at a function of the Global Achievers Conclave to mark the 144th birthday anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, considered by India as the “Father of the Nation”.
The function took place on October 4, 2013, at the House of Lords (the second chamber of the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland).
The award recognizes his achievements in international work during his long career.
Watch a Video of the Ceremony
Additional information
- March 2013: International relations director, Dr. Ravindra Shah, recipient of Hind Rattan Award “Jewel of India”
- November 2011: Dr. Ravindra Shah receives honorary degree from Taiwanese university
- For more information about Dr. Shah and International Relations at UBC Dentistry, read the article “Global Education: A Qualitative Rather Than Quantitative Approach” in the spring 2012 issue of Impressions magazine online here >>