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Salima Hashmi awarded honorary doctorate at Bath Spa University

Salima Hashmi awarded honorary doctorate at Bath Spa University

One of the university's founding institutions was Bath Academy of Art, which Professor Hashmi attended in the 1960s
08 Nov, 2016

LAHORE: Professor Salima Hashmi has been awarded an honorary doctorate of Bath Spa University at a ceremony in Bath Abbey.

Professor Anita Taylor, dean of Bath School of Art and Design, proposed Professor Hashmi.

Bath Spa University’s new Chancellor, Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons, presented Prof Hashmi with her doctorate, stated a press release.

Bath Spa University is a higher education institution based in the World Heritage City of Bath in South West England. One of its founding institutions was Bath Academy of Art which Professor Hashmi attended in the 1960s.

In her proposal speech, Professor Taylor said: “Salima Hashmi has consistently tested artistic boundaries and encouraged others to do the same.

“She has made a significant contribution within contemporary art, education, politics and society; and we, at Bath Spa University, are proud to be associated with her.”

In her acceptance speech, Prof Hashmi outlined the evolution of art in Pakistani society and the influence of social and political factors.

The ceremony included performances by the university choir and students of the Department of Drama and Dance.

Originally published in Dawn, November 8th, 2016

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somethingfishy Nov 08, 2016 11:04am
Nice! She deserves it.
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asif Nov 08, 2016 12:59pm
Legend.
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fan Nov 08, 2016 01:55pm
A devoted soul 2 promotion of ARTS.CONGRATS & good luck.
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fan Nov 08, 2016 01:58pm
A lifetime devotion 2 FINE ARTS.CONGRATS on recognition.Good luck & Godspeed.
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Khalifa Nov 08, 2016 02:17pm
Proud moment for National College of Arts, Lahore and Beacon house National University.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Nov 08, 2016 05:05pm
Congratulations.
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Jalaluddin S. Hussain Nov 08, 2016 09:29pm
As an admirer of Professor Salima Hashmi Sahiba and also as a follower of her humanitarian and socialist parents -poet and journalists Faiz Ahmed Faiz and Alys Faiz - I am overjoyed to know that she has been awarded Honorary Doctorate for her "significant contribution within contemporary art, education, politics and society...". Long live promotion of enlightened and liberal thinking in Pakistan. Congratulations Salima Hashmi Sahiba!
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Umer Nov 09, 2016 09:32am
Proud to know you personally.
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