Background
Franklin, Raoul Norman was born on June 3, 1935 in Hamilton, Auckland, New Zealand. Arrived in England, 1957. Son of Norman George and Thelma Brinley (Davis) Franklin.
scientist and university administrator
Franklin, Raoul Norman was born on June 3, 1935 in Hamilton, Auckland, New Zealand. Arrived in England, 1957. Son of Norman George and Thelma Brinley (Davis) Franklin.
Bachelor of Science, B Engineering, Auckland University, New Zealand, 1956. Master of Science, M Engineering, Auckland University, New Zealand, 1957. Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford University, England, 1961.
Doctor of Science, Oxford University, England, 1978. Data Control Language (honorary), City University, 1999.
Senior research fellow Royal Military College of Science Shrivenham, Swindon, England, 1961-1963. Fellow, tutor Keble College, Oxford, 1963-1978. Lecturer Oxford University, 1966-1978, vice chairman general board faculties, 1971-1974.
Vice chancellor, principal City University, London, 1978-1998. Chairman City Technology Ltd., London, 1978-1994. Consultant United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, 1968-1988, assessor, 1985-1988.
Advisor Department Energy, London, 1987-1994. Member governing body Ashridge Management College, 1987-1999. Member board London Pension Fund Authority, 1989-1997.
Chairman Associated Examining Board, 1994-1998, Assessment and Qualifications Alliance, 1998-2003. Visiting professor Open University, since 1998.
Trustee Ruskin School Art, Oxford, 1974-1978. Served to captain New Zealand Defense Science Corps., 1957-1969. Fellow Institute of Physics, Institute of Mathematics and Applications, Institution Electrical Engineers, Royal Academy Engineering.
Member British Institute Management (companion), Business in the Community. Clubs: Athenaeum (London).
Married Faith Ivens, July 29, 1961 (deceased January 2004). Children: Robert, Nicholas. Married Christine Penfold, July 16, 2005.