University News Last updated 05 January 2016
A Birmingham City University criminologist is celebrating after being nominated in the 2016 British Muslim Awards.
Dr Imran Awan, Deputy Director of the University's Centre for Applied Criminology, is nominated in the category of 'Services to Education', which recognises the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people, showcasing valuable work and innovation in UK classrooms.
In recent months, Awan's research into anti-Muslim hate crime hit the national news, revealing shocking racist attacks and incidents where the public refused to help, including a woman having alcohol poured over her whilst travelling on a train.
Awan's work into raising awareness around Islamophobia has also been addressed in Parliament.
Now in its fourth year, this year's British Muslim Awards take place in Birmingham on 28 January. Other award categories include 'Charity of the Year', 'Muslim Woman of the Year' and 'Best at Sport'.