Film critic and television personality awarded a Doctor of Letters

Professor Simon Bronitt (left), Margaret Pomeranz , and Vice-Chancellor and Pres
Professor Simon Bronitt (left), Margaret Pomeranz , and Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO (right).   
Professor Simon Bronitt ( left ), Margaret Pomeranz , and Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO ( right ). The University of Sydney awarded Margaret Pomeranz AM a Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) for her impact on popular culture, film and performing arts. Margaret Pomeranz AM received her Doctor of Letters (honoris causa) during a ceremony held on Tuesday, 23 May, in a ceremony presided over by Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Mark Scott AO. After receiving her honorary doctorate, she taught a masterclass for students at the University. "Margaret's contribution to the arts community has been enormous - she is a cultural icon and has been a passionate and enthusiastic champion of the Australian film industry for decades. I was lucky enough to work alongside her at the ABC, and it's an honour to celebrate her many varied achievements on and off our screens today," said the Vice-Chancellor. Ms Pomeranz studied economics at the University of Sydney before transferring to Macquarie University to study a Bachelor of Arts in German and Social Psychology.
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