New Delhi, Feb 17 : 'Endeavours of Excellence', a major publication profiling Australian Government scholars from India and South and South East Asia, has been brought out by the Australian High Commission here.

The publication was jointly launched by Australian High Commissioner to India Peter Varghese, and Secretary, Ministry of Human Resource Development Vibha Puri Das at a function yesterday.

The event coincided with an official awards ceremony for the 2011 Endeavour Scholarship awardees from India and the first anniversary celebration of www.MyOzNetwork.com, a networking portal for Indians with education connections to Australia.

The 'Endeavours of Excellence' book celebrates the significant achievements and contributions of Indians and others who have studied under Australian Government scholarships, said Mr Varghese.

Since the 1950s, thousands of South and South East Asian students have studied in Australian universities and other education institutes under government scholarships.

Endeavour Awards bring high-achieving students, researchers and professionals from around the world to Australia for study, research or professional development in a broad range of disciplines. The program also provides opportunities for Australians to do the same abroad.

Mr Varghese said, ''This event also celebrates the first anniversary of MyOzNetwork.com, an alumni networking portal which I launched last year and which is continually growing, with almost 2,000 members now connected online to assist one another throughout their study and work lives.'' (UNI)

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