University of Buckingham

The UK’s first private university

The University of Buckingham is the UK’s first private university. Founded in 1973, the university was closely linked to the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the UK education secretary at the time. Thatcher was later the university chancellor from 1992 until 1998 after retiring from politics. The University’s development was highly influenced by the libertarian London-based think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA). Several individuals with University of Buckingham ties serve on the GWPF's advisory council.

Relationships Interlocks Giving Data

Leadership & Staff

Professor Karol Sikora Founder of Doctors for Reform;

• Dean ('05→?)*

Benny Peiser British social anthropologist, climate change denier

• Visiting Fellow*

Nicolaus Tideman, Ph.D. Head of Economics, Virginia Tech

• Visiting Professor of Economics ('85→'86)

Dr John Constable Energy editor and policy advisor at the GWPF

• Appointed to lead new energy institute*

Board Members

Annabel Therese Fraser Daughter of the 17th Lord Lovat

• Chancellor ('13→?)

Donors

Lord Nigel Vinson Member of the House of Lords and UK Conservative Party

• Donation/Grant · 5,500,000 USD ('16)*

Miscellaneous Relationships

Global Warming Policy Foundation A climate science denying think tank based in London

• Affiliation*

Nigel Lawson Former UK Chancellor and Founder of the Global Warming Policy Foundation

• guest speaker (Apr '17)*