Brian J Ford

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Fellow of Cardiff University @ Cardiff University
Cambridge, GB
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Brian J Ford is an award winning biologist who lectures world-wide and regularly appears on television. He is a long-standing Fellow of Cardiff University, former Fellow of the Open University and Visiting Professor at the University of Leicester; also has connections with the universities of Kent and Cambridge. Over 140 editions of his books have appeared around the world and he is a frequent guest speaker on major cruise ships and international scientific conferences. Brian has published dozens of books and hundreds of scientific research papers on topics from microscopic cells to dinosaur evolution.

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Brian J Ford Work Experience Details
  • Cardiff University
    Fellow Of Cardiff University
    Cardiff University
    Cambridge, Gb
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  • Cardiff University
    Fellow Of Cardiff University
    Cardiff University Jun 1986 - Present
    Cardiff Cf10 3Xq
    As a Fellow since 1986, Professor Ford promotes the name of the university in the UK and overseas, and as Former President of the Association of Past Students, promulgates its community spirit. He was Research Associate in the Department Zoology, and his Fellowship provides a continuing role without compromising academic independence.
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  • Cardiff University
    Member Of The University Court
    Cardiff University Feb 1991 - Apr 2016
    Cardiff
    Members of the University Court have a regulatory role; Professor Ford represented the Association of Past Students between 1991 and 2016. For example, in 2015 there arose the prospect of a new Chancellor foisted upon the University without due process, and it created an embarrassing controversy. The situation and its resolution after Brian intervened were reported in the press and also by the BBC
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  • Cambridge
    Research Biologist
    Cambridge Feb 1960 - Present
  • Self-Employed
    Columnist
    Self-Employed Sep 1959 - Present
  • Cunard
    Celebrity Speaker & Guest Lecturer
    Cunard Apr 2001 - Present
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  • Cunard
    Enrichment Speaker
    Cunard Mar 2001 - Present
    Worldwide
    The guest speaker for a Cunard ship is a challenging role - the audience come to be engaged, to be informed, and also to be entertained. It is always an honour to be invited; voyages provide an excellent working environment and much of my writing has been done aboard those fine ships. It is also a pleasure to meet guests at book-signing events.
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  • Cambridge Society For The Application Of Research
    President Emeritus
    Cambridge Society For The Application Of Research Jun 2014 - Present
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
    After five years as the President of the CSAR, their Council honoured me by conferring the title of "President Emeritus" at an open meeting - it was a great surprise, and an enormous pleasure to accept.
  • Eastrea Centre
    Honorary Director
    Eastrea Centre 1992 - Present
    Cambridgeshire
    After many years chairing the Eastrea Village Hall Trust, the project culminated with the opening of the Eastrea Centre in 2013 by HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Brian was appointed as Honorary Director - it gave him an ongoing connection with the future of the new Centre, while handing over the organisation to successors.
  • Inter Micro Conference, Chicago, Usa
    Keynote Lecturer
    Inter Micro Conference, Chicago, Usa Sep 1984 - Present
    Mccrone Research Institute, Chicago, Illinois.
    Annual presentation: 'An Evening with Brian' since 1984.
  • Bbc
    Broadcaster, Presenter, Interviewer.
    Bbc Jun 1962 - Present
    United Kingdom
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  • Bbc
    Science Broadcaster/Presenter
    Bbc Mar 1962 - Present
    Brian has hosted series on BBC Radio Four including 'Kaleidoscope' and 'Science Now'. Presented personal science documentaries including 'Where are you Taking us?' and appeared as panellist on 'Any Questions?' and 'Round Britain Quiz'. Contributor to 'Woman's Hour', Radio 1 'Newsbeat', 'The World at One', 'You and Yours', 'The World Tonight', 'Stop the Week' and broadcast with Danny Baker, Carol Vorderman, Lulu, Michael Parkinson and on many other programmes. Also hosted groundbreaking 2-hr specials of 'It's your Line'.First broadcasting for the BBC on television in 1962; since 1965 Brian has been a regular broadcaster.
  • Oceania Cruises
    Guest Speaker
    Oceania Cruises Nov 2005 - Nov 2018
    Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
    Gave presentations on current work - from dinosaurs and the study of single cells - and general topics (including digital photography and GM foodstuffs) for a wide audience. I also sometimes escorted groups of passengers to rain-forest environments, out on kayaking trips, or to sites of special interest.
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  • Oceania Cruises
    Guest Lecturer
    Oceania Cruises Jun 2005 - Oct 2018
    Miami, Florida
    Speaker covering some recently published books, TV programmes, and popular science.
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  • Gonville And Caius, University Of Cambridge
    Dining Member At Caius College, Cambridge University
    Gonville And Caius, University Of Cambridge Apr 2004 - Oct 2018
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
    Gonville and Caius appoints 'dining members' of the Senior Combination Room who join college activities and dine at high table.
  • Cruise And Maritime Voyages - Cmv
    Guest Lecturer
    Cruise And Maritime Voyages - Cmv May 2011 - Oct 2016
    England
    Guest speaker for CMV since the company was established in Britain. Brian lectured for them across the Baltic and Black Sea, up into Arctic Norway, along the Amazon, around the Caribbean and Iceland, taking care when a passenger died, or when the ship was stranded in a hurricane, resigning in 2016.
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  • Itn Productions
    Contributor To 'Top Ten Of Warfare' Documentary Series
    Itn Productions Oct 2015 - May 2016
    London
    Filming in the ITN Studios in London, Brian described a range of 'top ten' items from WWII, including aircraft (like the Flying Fortress) and a range of secret developments (from his book 'Secret Weapons' published by Osprey Books). The documentaries were commissioned for Discovery Quest and were first broadcast in the sporing of 2016. The production team - Darren March, Simon Warner - were quick, efficient, and highly professional. The final programmes are crisply edited and a pleasure to watch.
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  • Blink Films, London
    Contributor To Nazi Secret Files
    Blink Films, London Dec 2015 - Jan 2016
    London
    Prof. Ford's book SECRET WEAPONS (Osprey Books) was used to provide information for this television series produced by Blink Films for the Discovery Channel. Brian was interviewed extensively and explained topics ranging from poison gas experiments to the development of giant aircraft. Transmitted in 2016.
  • Cambridge University Dept Of Continuing Education
    Tutor
    Cambridge University Dept Of Continuing Education 2011 - Jan 2016
    Madingley Hall, Cambridge University, Cb23 8Aq
    Teaching residential courses on the microscope in society.
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  • Cambridge Society For The Application Of Research
    President
    Cambridge Society For The Application Of Research 2007 - 2011
    Cambridge University
    The president Brian succeeded was Sir Sam Edwards, a remarkable man and a great steadying influence in science. Recently Brian spoke on Sam and his life's work at a special commemorative events at the CSAR. Brian's initial duties were to provide an up-dated constitution, bring some younger members onto Council, and to introduce our distinguished speakers at our Monday meetings in Cambridge. Chairing the meetings of council, and modernising our operation, which he says was made much easier with the encouragement of other council members. Serving CSAR as President, says Brian, was a privilege, and he has since been elected President Emeritus.
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  • Fred. Olsen Cruise Line
    Guest Speaker
    Fred. Olsen Cruise Line Jun 2001 - Mar 2015
    Worldwide
    Fred. Olsen launched their cruise ship MV Braemar in 2001, and Brian was their first-ever Guest Speaker on the inaugural cruise to Venice. Since then he often spoke aboard Olsen ships, giving passengers an insight into hois own work and also adding background information on the places passengers were all due to visit.
  • New Scientist At Reed Business Information
    Science Writer
    New Scientist At Reed Business Information Dec 1967 - Feb 2013
    London, United Kingdom
    Brian's contributions for New Scientist began with articles written in 1968, with an article 'Telling the people' on popularisation. It was followed by articles on which launched the 'qualification gap' and on the wastage of science graduates. More recently, in recent years he have written on spontanaeous human combustion and the intelligence of living cells.
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  • Friends Of Cambridge University Library
    Member Of Council
    Friends Of Cambridge University Library Feb 2002 - Jul 2012
    Universirty Of Cambridge
  • World Media Rights
    Tv Contributor
    World Media Rights 2011 - 2012
    Top Secret Weapons Revealed
    World Media Rights make television documentaries for the Discovery Channel, among others. This project was based on Brian's recent book on secret weapons: https://ospreypublishing.com/store/contributors/brian-j-ford
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  • Institute Of Biology
    Chartered Biologist
    Institute Of Biology 1986 - 2010
    The Institute of Biology was always in the forefront of biological research, and charter status regulated everyone carrying out biological research. Members encouraged other practicing biologists to join; charter status was conferred by council and proved to be a valued distinction.
  • Institute Of Biology
    Fellow, Chartered Biologist, Member Of Council
    Institute Of Biology 1996 - 2005
    England
    As a member of council Brian was responsible for bringing in new initiatives - like continuing professional development - and in advancing the study of the development of science through chairing the Committee for the History of Biology. His appearance on the BBC 'Newsnight' programme marked the Institute's first featuring on TV; Brian also organised a conference on BSE, which was also a landmark event.
  • Institute Of Biology (Now Royal Society Of Biology)
    Member Of Council.
    Institute Of Biology (Now Royal Society Of Biology) 1996 - 2009
    Former Member of Council Chair of the Committee for the History of Biology, and editor of 'Biology History'.
  • University Of Leicester
    Visiting Professor
    University Of Leicester 2005 - 2008
    At Leicester Prof. Ford served as an adviser, often spoke at meetings, took part in interview panels, and represented the university at home and abroad. Much of Ford's published work on distance learning stemmed from the appointment of visiting professor.
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  • Encyclopaedia Britannica
    Science Contributor
    Encyclopaedia Britannica Jan 1994 - Jun 2007
    Chicago, Illinois
    Reporting to editor Chuck Cegielski, Brian oversaw the science sections of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Additionally, he wrote a number of special reports and chapters for the their annual Yearbook series. Many of these became standard works of reference, and Brian says he was proud to join an illustrious team of past contributors including Marie Curie. Albert Einstein, Leon Trotsky and Isaac Asimov.
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  • Nesta
    Fellow
    Nesta 2004 - 2007
    During his NESTA fellowship Brian maintained a log of work done - this was an award for achievement, providing funding or three years of endeavour, and was described as being a mini-Nobel-prize. Receiving it was a regarded by Brian as a 'huge honour'. A log was maintained, so we know that he delivered 136 lectures in 70 visits worldwide to audiences totalling 17,000; chaired 22 conferences and met over 10,000 people. Brian visited 140 institutions and universities and attended 343 educational lectures and courses.
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  • Sky Television
    Science Broadcaster
    Sky Television Mar 1996 - Oct 2005
    Londoin
    Live contributions to Sky News, answering viewers' questions about science; contributor to documentaries on scientific topics.
  • Open University Business School (Oubs)
    Research Fellow
    Open University Business School (Oubs) 1999 - 2002
    With the support of the Royal Literary Fund, Brian was appointed their first Fellow at the Open University to work on writing projects and to advise academic departments. He says that he met some inspiring fellow-researchers, and found the appointment to be refreshing and inspiring.
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  • Guinness World Records
    Advisory Editor, Science
    Guinness World Records Apr 1998 - Aug 2001
    London, United Kingdom
    In addition to correcting and supervising the book - Guinness World Records - Brian also wrote the 'Guinness Book of Records Quiz Book' which was published in 1994 and became widely used as a source of questions.,
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  • Scientific American
    Contributor
    Scientific American 1992 - 1998
    This magazine has published reports on Brian's research, and he has also written for their columns.
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  • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
    Student
    Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd Sep 1959 - Feb 1961
    United Kingdom
    Studying botany under Prof Mary Gilham and zoology under Prof
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Brian J Ford Skills

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