David Malouf, the internationally acclaimed author was awarded an honorary doctorate at a ceremony at Bath Spa University’s Newton Park campus on 30th April.
Mr Malouf was born in Brisbane in 1934 and lives in Sydney.
He is the author of seven collections of poetry, four opera librettos, two plays, eleven works of fiction (including three collections of short stories), and a memoir, 12 Edmondstone Street.
Mr Malouf’s work has been widely translated and has received several international awards: the Prix Femina Étranger and the Commonwealth Fiction Prize (The Great World), the LA Fiction Prize and the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award (Remembering Babylon), and the Criticos Prize (Ransom).
In 2000 he was the sixteenth Neustadt Laureat. His most recent publication is three volumes of collected essays.
Upon receiving his degree, Mr Malouf said: “It is with real gratitude and pleasure that I accept Bath Spa’s invitation to join their list of Honorary Doctors.
“I am very aware of Bath Spa’s many years of teaching in a wide range of arts and the quality of its achievements. I am deeply honoured to become part of such a long and distinguished tradition.”
Vice-Chancellor Professor Christina Slade commented: “David Malouf is a huge inspiration to our students. We at Bath Spa University are recognised for our focus on creativity and in particular Creative Writing.
“It is a real honour that David will join the Bath Spa community.”
