Background
Barden, Laing was born on August 29, 1931 in Durham, England. Son of Alfred Eversfield and Edna (Laing) Barden.
Barden, Laing was born on August 29, 1931 in Durham, England. Son of Alfred Eversfield and Edna (Laing) Barden.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Newcastle, 1954. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University Newcastle, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, University Liverpool, 1962.
Doctor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Manchester, 1970.
Civil engineer Rhode Island James & Partners, Newcastle, 1956-1959. Lecturer University Liverpool, 1959-1962. Senior lecturer University Manchester, 1962-1969.
Professor University Strathclyde, Glasgow, 1969-1974. Director Newcastle Polytechnic, 1976-1992. Vice chancellor University Northumbria, Newcastle, 1992-1996, professor emeritus, since 1996.
Member Council for Industry and Higher Education, London, 1986-1994. Member National Liberal Club.
Married Nancy Carr, August 10, 1956. Children: Royston, John, Heather.
