Robert Kirby-Harris
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Bob Kirby-Harris has been the Chief Executive of the Institute of Physics
since 2005.
). He gained a 1st Class BSc
in Theoretical Physics in 1973 from the University of Kent
. From Clare College, Cambridge
, he gained an MA in Applied Maths and Theoretical Physics in 1974. From the University of Sussex
he gained a PGCE
(Secondary schools) in 1975. From Plymouth Polytechnic
he gained a DMS
in 1985. From Lancaster University
he gained a PhD
in Higher Education Policy in 2003.
, Hampshire
.
becoming an instructor and a Lieutenant Commander in 1982. From 1977-9 he was a lecturer in Maths and Electronics at the Royal Navy Weapons Engineering School at Fareham
(HMS Collingwood
). From 1980-3 he was based at Chatham
, and from 1983-5 he was a Senior Maths Lecturer at the Royal Naval Engineering College
(RNEC Manadon
) at Plymouth
.
and the University of Namibia
.
Since 2008 he has been the Secretary General of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics
. Since 2005 he has been Chief Executive of the IOP.
Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of around 40,000....
since 2005.
Early life
He went to Ashford Grammar School (now The Norton Knatchbull SchoolThe Norton Knatchbull School
The Norton Knatchbull School is a grammar school for boys located in Ashford, Kent, England. Girls are accepted into the Sixth Form. As of 2008, the school serves more than one thousand students aged 11 to 18.- History :...
). He gained a 1st Class BSc
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Theoretical Physics in 1973 from the University of Kent
University of Kent
The University of Kent, previously the University of Kent at Canterbury, is a public research university based in Kent, United Kingdom...
. From Clare College, Cambridge
Clare College, Cambridge
Clare College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England.The college was founded in 1326, making it the second-oldest surviving college of the University after Peterhouse. Clare is famous for its chapel choir and for its gardens on "the Backs"...
, he gained an MA in Applied Maths and Theoretical Physics in 1974. From the University of Sussex
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is an English public research university situated next to the East Sussex village of Falmer, within the city of Brighton and Hove. The University received its Royal Charter in August 1961....
he gained a PGCE
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
The Postgraduate Certificate in Education is a one-year course in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for undergraduate degree holders that allows them to train to be a teacher....
(Secondary schools) in 1975. From Plymouth Polytechnic
University of Plymouth
Plymouth University is the largest university in the South West of England, with over 30,000 students and is 9th largest in the United Kingdom by total number of students . It has almost 3,000 staff...
he gained a DMS
Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies
The Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies, Post-nominal letters DMS, is a university management qualification.-Early structure:The post-graduate qualification was accredited by the DMS Committee of the DES. It originally required either one year full time or 3 years part-time study, and was...
in 1985. From Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Lancaster University, officially The University of Lancaster, is a leading research-intensive British university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established by Royal Charter in 1964 and initially based in St Leonard's Gate until moving to a purpose-built 300 acre campus at...
he gained a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in Higher Education Policy in 2003.
School teacher
He was a school teacher from 1975-7 at Wakeford School (now called Staunton Community Sports College) in HavantHavant
Havant is a town in south east Hampshire on the South coast of England, between Portsmouth and Chichester. It gives its name to the borough comprising the town and the surrounding area. The town has rapidly grown since the end of the Second World War.It has good railway connections to London,...
, Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
.
Royal Navy
In 1977 he joined the Royal NavyRoyal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
becoming an instructor and a Lieutenant Commander in 1982. From 1977-9 he was a lecturer in Maths and Electronics at the Royal Navy Weapons Engineering School at Fareham
Fareham
The market town of Fareham lies in the south east of Hampshire, England, between the cities of Southampton and Portsmouth, roughly in the centre of the South Hampshire conurbation.It gives its name to the borough comprising the town and the surrounding area...
(HMS Collingwood
HMS Collingwood (establishment)
For ships of the same name see HMS Collingwood.HMS Collingwood is a stone frigate of the Royal Navy. It is the lead establishment of the Maritime Warfare School and the largest naval training organisation in Western Europe...
). From 1980-3 he was based at Chatham
Chatham Dockyard
Chatham Dockyard, located on the River Medway and of which two-thirds is in Gillingham and one third in Chatham, Kent, England, came into existence at the time when, following the Reformation, relations with the Catholic countries of Europe had worsened, leading to a requirement for additional...
, and from 1983-5 he was a Senior Maths Lecturer at the Royal Naval Engineering College
Royal Naval Engineering College
The Royal Naval Engineering College was a specialist establishment for the training of Royal Navy engineers. It was founded as Keyham College in 1880, new buildings were opened in Manadon in 1940 and the old college site at Keyham closed in 1958...
(RNEC Manadon
Manadon
Manadon is an area in Plymouth, England. It has two primary schools, St Boniface's Catholic College , and is home to the Manadon interchange, on the A38 road....
) at Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
.
Academic administration
He has previous held posts as university manager at Middlesex UniversityMiddlesex University
Middlesex University is a university in north London, England. It is located in the historic county boundaries of Middlesex from which it takes its name. It is one of the post-1992 universities and is a member of Million+ working group...
and the University of Namibia
University of Namibia
The University of Namibia is the national university of Namibia, located in the Pioneers Park district of Windhoek. Established by an act of National Assembly on 31 August 1992, UNAM includes Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economics & Management Science Education, Humanities and...
.
Since 2008 he has been the Secretary General of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics
International Union of Pure and Applied Physics
The International Union of Pure and Applied Physics is an international non-governmental organization devoted to the advancement of physics...
. Since 2005 he has been Chief Executive of the IOP.