The post of rector at the University of Glasgow is held during a public figure.
Former National Security Agency contractor ( NSA ) United States, Edward J. Snowden, one of the candidates nominated as chancellor at the University of Glasgow , UK . His name can be entered into the market because the rector candidates nominated by a group of students on campus.
The BBC, Wednesday, January 22 , to launch the information posted directly by the university . Snowden through his lawyer, said he received the nomination.
Group of students at the University of Glasgow, said Snowden nomination as president is an opportunity to show gratitude for the courage he dismantle the secret intelligence superpowers.
" He has shown courage and spirit of self-sacrifice which is now no longer exist in people's daily lives, " said a spokeswoman for the group that nominated Snowden.
Lubna Nowak, one of the team members Snowden election campaign, said that by choosing a 31 -year -old man was, they wanted to send a clear message to the government, which does not allow re- tapping action occurs.
If elected as chancellor, then Snowden has the authority to determine the rules applicable at the university . But Snowden opponent not lightly to be rector. He must prepare for the cyclist Graeme Obree, author Alan Bissett, and Scottish pastor Kelvin Holdsworth.
If elected, will Snowden served as rector for three years and replace Charles Kennedy, former leader of the Democratic Party. Prior to this, the university's rector positions held by various public figures, such as the former wife of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela, and Israeli nuclear whistleblower Mordecai Vanunu.
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar