UON International student Nepal's first PhD in Social Work
Listen to the inspiring story of Raj Kumar Yadav as he talks to ABC1233 about being the first PhD student in social work in his home country of Nepal and why he chose the University of Newcastle (UON).
Social work PhD student Raj Kumar Yadav with Jill Emberson on ABC1233.
Find out more
- Apply for a PhD or Masters by Research in social work
- About social work PhD supervisor Professor Mel Gray
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