Maliha leads the Diploma in Professional Studies Coordinator (DPS) for Screen School. Maliha supports students through industry readiness, inviting industry speakers, and visiting industry. Part of the role is to coordinate a series of live briefs throughout the year with industry partners, allowing all students to have an industry level experience.
Originally a History graduate from UCL, Maliha graduated with a PGDip in Animation from Central Saint Martins in 2011 and worked within the animation industry in various roles and productions, including Channel 4’s The Snowman and the Snowdog, CBeebies Hey Duggee! and the Royal Opera House.
Maliha has recently completed her PhD titled 'A Study of the British Animation Industry’s approach to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 2000-2020'. She is also a member of the Screen School Industry Advisory Board, that has been set up to enable a more strategic long-term conversation with a number of key industry colleagues, bringing currency and insight into the School’s portfolio development. Maliha is also part of the Governing Body of the Global Academy with whom UAL is an Educational Partner.