Roger Ainsworth
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Roger Ainsworth is Master
of St Catherine's College, Oxford
and Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford
, England
.
Ainsworth was educated at Lancaster Royal Grammar School
. After an apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce Aeroengines
, he studied at Jesus College, Oxford
and was awarded a First class BA
in 1973, and became Doctor of Philosophy
in 1976.
Dr. Ainsworth then worked in industry, initially for Rolls-Royce
and later for the Atomic Energy Research Establishment
. He returned to Oxford
in 1985 as a tutorial Fellow of St Catherine's College
where he stayed until 2002. He was awarded the title of Professor of Engineering Science in 1998. He was elected Master of St Catherine's
in 2002. He is also a Pro-Vice-Chancellor
of the University
. In the academic year 1998/99 he served as Senior Proctor. He has also been Chair of the Board of the Department for Continuing Education.
Among his other appointments Ainsworth is a Visiting Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
. He has been a member of the Science Review Panel which advised the Irish Government
on the funding of universities; a technical evaluator for the NATO Advisory Group for Research and Development; an advisor to Oxford Catalysts Group plc; a member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
; a member of the British Association for the Advancement of Science
; a member of the Oxford Philomusica Advisory Council; Chairman of the Hinksey Fields Protection Group
; Chairman of the Broad Street Plan Group
of the Oxford Preservation Trust
; a trustee of the Oxford School of Drama.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
.
He was appointed a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
by HM The Queen of Denmark
in recognition of his promotion of the work of Arne Jacobsen
, the Danish architect who designed St Catherine's
. He was unable to attend the ceremony at the Danish Embassy and instead the honour was presented to him by the Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Tom Risdahl Jensen, during a college feast.
He married Sarah Ainsworth in 1978, with whom he has three children.
Master (college)
A Master is the title of the head of some colleges and other educational institutions. This applies especially at some colleges and institutions at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge .- See also :* Master A Master (or in female form Mistress) is the title of the head of some...
of St Catherine's College, Oxford
St Catherine's College, Oxford
St Catherine's College, often called Catz, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its motto is Nova et Vetera...
and Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
, England
England
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.
Ainsworth was educated at Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a voluntary aided, selective grammar school for boys in Lancaster, England. The school has been awarded specialist Technology College and Language College status. Old boys belong to The Old Lancastrians...
. After an apprenticeship at Rolls-Royce Aeroengines
Rolls-Royce plc
Rolls-Royce Group plc is a global power systems company headquartered in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s second-largest maker of aircraft engines , and also has major businesses in the marine propulsion and energy sectors. Through its defence-related activities...
, he studied at Jesus College, Oxford
Jesus College, Oxford
Jesus College is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is in the centre of the city, on a site between Turl Street, Ship Street, Cornmarket Street and Market Street...
and was awarded a First class BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in 1973, and became Doctor of Philosophy
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 1976.
Dr. Ainsworth then worked in industry, initially for Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce plc
Rolls-Royce Group plc is a global power systems company headquartered in the City of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s second-largest maker of aircraft engines , and also has major businesses in the marine propulsion and energy sectors. Through its defence-related activities...
and later for the Atomic Energy Research Establishment
Atomic Energy Research Establishment
The Atomic Energy Research Establishment near Harwell, Oxfordshire, was the main centre for atomic energy research and development in the United Kingdom from the 1940s to the 1990s.-Founding:...
. He returned to Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
in 1985 as a tutorial Fellow of St Catherine's College
St Catherine's College, Oxford
St Catherine's College, often called Catz, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its motto is Nova et Vetera...
where he stayed until 2002. He was awarded the title of Professor of Engineering Science in 1998. He was elected Master of St Catherine's
St Catherine's College, Oxford
St Catherine's College, often called Catz, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its motto is Nova et Vetera...
in 2002. He is also a Pro-Vice-Chancellor
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
In a university, an assistant to a vice-chancellor is called a pro-vice-chancellor . These are sometimes teaching academics who take on additional responsibilities. Some of these responsibilities are in charge of Administration, Research and Development, Academic and Education affairs...
of the University
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
. In the academic year 1998/99 he served as Senior Proctor. He has also been Chair of the Board of the Department for Continuing Education.
Among his other appointments Ainsworth is a Visiting Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne is one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology and is located in Lausanne, Switzerland.The school was founded by the Swiss Federal Government with the stated mission to:...
. He has been a member of the Science Review Panel which advised the Irish Government
Irish Government
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on the funding of universities; a technical evaluator for the NATO Advisory Group for Research and Development; an advisor to Oxford Catalysts Group plc; a member of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council is a British Research Council that provides government funding for grants to undertake research and postgraduate degrees in engineering and the physical sciences , mainly to universities in the United Kingdom...
; a member of the British Association for the Advancement of Science
British Association for the Advancement of Science
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; a member of the Oxford Philomusica Advisory Council; Chairman of the Hinksey Fields Protection Group
Hinksey
Hinksey is a place name associated with Oxford and Oxfordshire. In 1974 it was transferred from Berkshire.The place name is of Old English origin. It is first mentioned in the 10th century in the form Hengestesige, and probably means "stallion island". It may also mean "island of a man named...
; Chairman of the Broad Street Plan Group
Broad Street, Oxford
Broad Street is a wide street in central Oxford, England, located just north of the old city wall.The street is known for its bookshops, including the original Blackwell's bookshop at number 50, located here due to the University...
of the Oxford Preservation Trust
Oxford Preservation Trust
The Oxford Preservation Trust was founded in 1928 to preserve the city of Oxford, England. The Trust seeks to enhance Oxford by encouraging thoughtful development and new design, while protecting historic buildings and green open spaces....
; a trustee of the Oxford School of Drama.
He is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
Royal Aeronautical Society
The Royal Aeronautical Society, also known as the RAeS, is a multidisciplinary professional institution dedicated to the global aerospace community.-Function:...
.
He was appointed a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Order of the Dannebrog
The Order of the Dannebrog is an Order of Denmark, instituted in 1671 by Christian V. It resulted from a move in 1660 to break the absolutism of the nobility. The Order was only to comprise 50 noble Knights in one class plus the Master of the Order, i.e. the Danish monarch, and his sons...
by HM The Queen of Denmark
Margrethe II of Denmark
Margrethe II is the Queen regnant of the Kingdom of Denmark. In 1972 she became the first female monarch of Denmark since Margaret I, ruler of the Scandinavian countries in 1375-1412 during the Kalmar Union.-Early life:...
in recognition of his promotion of the work of Arne Jacobsen
Arne Jacobsen
Arne Emil Jacobsen, usually known as Arne Jacobsen, was a Danish architect and designer. He is remembered for contributing so much to architectural Functionalism as well as for the worldwide success he enjoyed with simple but effective chair designs.-Early life and education:Arne Jacobsen was born...
, the Danish architect who designed St Catherine's
St Catherine's College, Oxford
St Catherine's College, often called Catz, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its motto is Nova et Vetera...
. He was unable to attend the ceremony at the Danish Embassy and instead the honour was presented to him by the Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Tom Risdahl Jensen, during a college feast.
He married Sarah Ainsworth in 1978, with whom he has three children.
Sources and further information
- Danish Knighthoods Bestowed on Britons, Embassy of Denmark, London (14 February 2007)
- Master of St Catherine's College, Oxford
- Danish Honour for the Master
- Oxford Catalysts
- The year's review, Heads of Houses
- Oxford Philomusica People
- Oxford Preservation Trust News
- Oxford Preservation Trust Archive
- Oxford School of Drama
- Claire Sanders, 'University grandee reaches for his lawyer', Times Higher Education Supplement (30 June 2006)