2007-2008- The 'Momentum' Bursary for Creative Producers by Fierce Earth

Oct 2006-  ‘Makers and Shapers’ Creative Business Award

Sept- Dec 2005- ‘After hours’ with Creative alliance, a 3 month artists’ business training program.

Sheffield Hallam University 2006
Doctorial PhD theory and practice in Fine Art. Title of research: Contemporary Iranian Woman Artists; A Critical Investigation of National Identity.

Sheffield Hallam University 1998
BA HONS FINE ART (Combined & Media Arts) (1st degree honors)

Leeds Collage of Art and Design 1996
Foundation in Art and Design (passed with merit) -