Special Graduates Honoured
by the University
Leading figures from the worlds
of politics, film, education, health, pharmacy, and community relations
have received Honorary Doctorates from the University of Bradford.
The University honoured Tommy
Ashdown, Bary Malik, Zenobia Nadirshaw, Ray Hill, Sir Bernard Ingham,
Jenny Agutter, and Ramindar Singh.
 Doctor
of the University
Tommy Ashdown
Tommy Ashdown received a doctorate
in recognition of the exceptional contributions which he has made to the
life of the University over some 34 years.
In particular, for the wisdom
and experience which he has brought to the University community, linking
the worlds of academe and work, and for the unstinting and faithful service
which he has given in so many varied capacities throughout his association
with the University.
"I'm looking forward to my
day here and especially to be receiving the award at Bradford University;
it's good to be back," he said. Tommy Ashdown took up office at the University
of Bradford as Chair of Council in 1997 but his association with the University
stretches back many years.
 Doctor
of the University
Bary Malik
Bary Malik received an honorary
degree in recognition of his varied contributions to the Bradford community.
In particular, for his work as a local magistrate over an extended period,
as the Chief Executive of ADAAB (Asian Disability Awareness Action in
Bradford) and as President of the Bradford and Leeds Ahmadiyya Muslim
Association.
Bary Malik was born in Kenya
in 1953 before moving to Pakistan in 1965, where he subsequently graduated
from Punjab University. He arrived in Britain in 1975 where he first worked
in textiles, then for a number of different firms, before becoming self-employed
from 1980 until 1994.
Due to his personal health
problems, he developed an interest in disabilities and inter-community
matters.
Doctor of Science
Zenobia Nadirshaw
 Zenobia
Nadirshaw is a highly visible and distinguished clinical psychologist
who has had a central role in developing transcultural practice within
British clinical practice.
For her work on pursuing issues
of equity she was, in 1997, awarded the British Psychological Award for
Challenging Inequality of Opportunity.
Zenobia Nadirshaw received
an honorary doctorate in recognition of her distinguished contributions,
nationally and internationally, to the development of transcultural competencies
in health and social care service delivery through innovation in both
training and practice, and for her sustained and invaluable support for
University initiatives in these areas.
"I'm so pleased to be receiving
this; it's a tremendous acknowledgement of the work I've done. I've had
a wonderful day and everyone has been so kind and hospitable," she said.
 Doctor
of Science
Ray Hill
Ray Hill was recognised for
his outstanding support and advice which he has given over many years
to the Bradford School of Pharmacy, in particular for his contributions
as a member and subsequently chair of the Pharmacy External Advisory Board
and for the significant international links that have been created through
his input.
He served on the External Academic
Advisory Board from 1993 to 2003 and as Chairman from 1998 to 2003.
Since February 2002, Ray Hill
has headed a group within Merck/MSD Research Laboratories aimed at establishing
mutually beneficial relationships with European pharmaceutical companies,
biotechs and academic institutions.
"It's a great honour to be
receiving the doctorate, I'm delighted to be here. I'm originally from
Yorkshire so I'm thrilled to be receiving this award from this University."
 Doctor
of Letters
Sir Bernard Ingham
Sir Bernard Ingham has received
an honorary doctorate for his work as a writer and in recognition of his
distinctive contributions to the world of communications in politics.
Sir Bernard Ingham was born
in Halifax and educated at Hebden Bridge Grammar School, and Todmorden,
Halifax and Bradford Technical Colleges.
He joined the Hebden Bridge
Times as a reporter, subsequently working for the Yorkshire Evening Post,
The Yorkshire Post and The Guardian, where he became a member of its Labour
staff in London in 1965.
He spent 11 years as Prime
Minister Margaret Thatcher's Chief Press Secretary from 1979 until 1990.
He was knighted on Mrs Thatcher's resignation - and his retirement - in
1990.
 Doctor
of Letters
Jenny Agutter
Jenny Agutter received an
honorary degree for her contributions as an actress. Jenny Agutter first
played Roberta in a television version of The Railway Children when she
was fourteen then, almost three years later, she played the same role
in the film version.
Other films include: Logan's
Run, The Eagle has Landed, American Werewolf in London, Sweet William
and Equus for which she won a British Academy Award.
Jenny joined the Royal Shakespeare
Company (RSC), and also played in the West End and on Broadway. She recently
worked on the BBC Television series Spooks.
Doctor of the University
Ramindar Singh
 Ramindar
Singh has worked in the race relations field consistently since 1966 and
has made an outstanding contribution locally, regionally and nationally.
"Receiving this award today
is fulfilling a lifelong dream of mine. I'm so pleased to be receiving
it in the local University because the University has done so much for
the community that I'm proud to be part of it," he said.
Mr Singh is recognised for
his many and varied contributions to the local community, in particular
for his achievements in the field of race relations, for his work in relation
to consumer care and in recognition of his recent appointment as a Deputy
Lieutenant for West Yorkshire.
He was appointed a Commissioner
of the Commission for Racial Equality in 1988 and served as a Joint Deputy
Chairman of the Commission for two years (1990-92). He was a founder member
of the Bradford Racial Equality Council (REC) established in 1966, and
remained a member of the Council and a member of its Executive Committee
until 2000.
14 February
2005
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