John William Longworth

Background

Longworth, John William Son of John Thomas and Isobel Longworth.

Education

HDA, Hawkesbury Agricultural College, New South Wales, 1960. Bachelor of Scientific Agriculture with honors, Faculty Agriculture, University Sydney, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty Agriculture, University Sydney, 1969.

Diploma in Finance Planning, Securities Institute Australia, Brisbane, 2003.

Career

Cadet economics research officer Bureau Agricultural Economics, Canberra, 1961—1964, economics research officer, 1965. Lecturer, agricultural economics University Sydney, 1965—1970, senior lecturer, agricultural economics, 1970—1971. Teaching fellow University Chicago, 1969—1970.

Associate professor, agricultural economics University Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, 1972—1986, member, senate, 1984—1989, professor, agricultural economics, 1987—2002, professor, vice chancellor social science, 1989—1998, research professor, since 2006. Visiting professor Kyoto University, 1975, 1977, 1981. Finance advisor Barbacan Benefits Proprietary Ltd., Brisbane, 2003—2004, Berkley Proprietary Ltd., Brisbane, 2004—2005.

Academic director Shafston International College, 2005—2006. Consultant Australian Wool Innovation Ltd., Sydney, since 2005. Member Queensland China Council, Department Premier and Cabinet, Brisbane, since 2008.

Achievements

• John William Longworth has been listed as a noteworthy agricultural studies educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of International Association Agricultural Economists (international president 1988-1991).

Interests

• Walking, jogging, gardening.

Connections

Married Naomi Jill Eames, December 8, 1965. Children: Kelli Suzanne, Brooke Naomi, Erin Jill, Alexandra Ashe, Thomas John.

Father:

John Thomas

Mother:

Isobel Longworth

Spouse:

Naomi Jill Eames

child:

Thomas John Longworth

child:

Erin Jill Longworth

child:

Kelli Suzanne Longworth

child:

Alexandra Ashe Longworth

child:

Brooke Naomi Longworth