CQU Chinese Student and Scholar Association president Tao (Tony) Pang is proud to be this year's face of the CQU Multicultural Fair and Open Day.

The Centre for Railway Engineering (CRE) scholarship holder and masters student is excited about embracing this important role and being involved in Central Queensland’s biggest multicultural event.

“I think this event is very interesting and important for all people here as it provides a platform for people from different countries to know each other better,” Mr Pang said.

“Especially these years, so may conflicts happen among different countries and communities and I consider them as a result of a lack of understanding between each other”.

However, since arriving at CQU about a year ago, Mr Pang has been impressed by how Australia embraces multiculturalism.

“Australia’s efforts to improve its multiculturalism have been significant and Australians’ respect and tolerance to different cultures makes me feel so appreciative".

As president of the Chinese student and Scholar Association, Mr Pang tries to make Australians and students from other origins have a comprehensive understanding about China and Chinese people.

When not enhancing the cultural diversity of campus life, Mr Pang is researching wheel/rail contact/impact analysis in railway engineering.

Before arriving at CQU, Mr Pang completed his bachelor degree in his home country and worked for an automotive designing company.

Caption: Tao Pang has been impressed by how Australia embraces multiculturalism.