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John Horlock

1928 – 2015

British academic

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About John Horlock

Lived 1928 – 2015 (aged 87). John Horlock was a British engineer.

Sir John Harold Horlock FRS FREng (19 April 1928 – 22 May 2015) was a British professor of mechanical engineering, and was vice-chancellor of both the Open University and the University of Salford, as well as vice-president of the Royal Society. In 1977, he was elected a fellow

In 1981, Horlock began working for the Open University. Whilst there he tackled the government over spending cuts, introduced a taught postgraduate masters programme, and expanded the OU. Following his retirement he was treasurer and later vice-president of the Royal Society. Elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1988 1996 He was given a knighthood in the 1996 New Year Honours, for services to science, engineering and education. 2001 James Alfred Ewing Medal from the Institution of Civil Engineers

The Horlock building on the Open University's Walton Hall campus was named in his honour in 1989, and the Association of Open University Graduates' Sir John Horlock Award for Science was established two years later in 1991.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Cambridge, St John's College, The Latymer School, Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge
Positions held
Professor emeritus
Employers
The Open University, University of Liverpool
Awards
Fellow of the Royal Society; Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering; Knight Bachelor; Honorary fellow; Honorary doctorate
Also known as
Sir John Harold Horlock, John Harold Horlock

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Horlock?

British academic (1928-2015)

When was John Horlock born?

John Horlock was born on 19 April 1928 in Edmonton.

When did John Horlock die?

John Horlock died on 22 May 2015.

What was John Horlock's occupation?

John Horlock was an engineer.

What nationality was John Horlock?

John Horlock was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Horlock

· Wikidata: Q6239872

· DBpedia: John Horlock

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