Ken Strongman
Ken Strongman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kenneth Thomas Strongman 2 December 1940 Ware, Hertfordshire, England |
| Died | 29 December 2019 (aged 79) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Children | 2 |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University College London |
| Thesis | An investigation of experimentally induced anxiety in the rat (1964) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Psychology |
| Sub-discipline | Emotion |
| Institutions | University of Exeter University of Canterbury |
| Doctoral students | Tracy Berno |
Kenneth Thomas Strongman (2 December 1940 – 29 December 2019) was a New Zealand psychologist and academic, and was a professor of psychology at the University of Canterbury, specialising in the field of emotion. He was also a short-story writer, book and television reviewer, and newspaper columnist.
Early life and family
Born on 2 December 1940 in
In 1964, Strongman married Thelma Madeline Francis, and they went on to have two children,[1] including art curator, writer, and film and television critic Lara Strongman.[2] The couple later divorced, and Strongman remarried.[5]
Academic career
Strongman began his academic career in 1964 as a lecturer and then senior lecturer at the University of Exeter.[1] He moved to New Zealand in 1979 when he was appointed professor and head of department of psychology at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, where he remained for the rest of his career.[1] He served 15 years as head of department, and later held managerial roles at Canterbury, including as assistant vice-chancellor (government and community relations) and pro-vice-chancellor arts.[6][7] Following his retirement in 2010, Strongman was conferred with the title of professor emeritus.[8] Notable students of Strongman include Tracy Berno.[9]
Strongman was regarded as an international expert on emotion, and his research covered both theoretical and empirical aspects of the subject.
Other activities
Strongman was a long-time television and film reviewer for The Press newspaper in Christchurch, from the 1980s until a few months before his death.[11][12][13] In 2013, he began writing a fortnightly column on retirement and ageing for The Press, titled Over the Hill.[14][15] He also wrote several short stories.[1]
Strongman was a member of the Film Censorship Board of Review in New Zealand between 1984 and 1986.[1] He also served as a member of the Arts Centre of Christchurch Trust Board.[1]
Honours
Strongman was elected a Fellow of the
Death
Strongman died at his home in Christchurch on 29 December 2019.[5]
References
- ^ ISBN 0-7900-0130-6.
- ^ a b Strongman, Lara. "Untrustowrthy". The Wool Lover. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Barry Hyman – left 1959" (PDF). Old Owenians' Newsletter. 14 December 2011. p. 22. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ Strongman, Kenneth T. (1964). An investigation of experimentally induced anxiety in the rat (PhD). University of London. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Kenneth Strongman death notice". The Press. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Speakers". Humboldt Conference 2010 in Dunedin. University of Otago. 2010. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Change proposal – College of Arts" (PDF). University of Canterbury. January 2008. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ "Royal Society of New Zealand Amendment Bill". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard). 674. House of Representatives: 20273. 3 August 2011. Retrieved 21 January 2020.
- ^ Berno, T. E. L. (1995). The socio-cultural and psychological effects of tourism on indigenous cultures (PhD thesis). University of Canterbury.
- ^ "Ellis supporters need new evidence says Goff". New Zealand Herald. 25 June 2003. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Strongman, Ken (11 October 2013). "Cleaning out clutter can be 'almost spiritual'". The Press. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Steincamp, Jacquelin (11 August 1984). "Liz Grant". The Listener. Retrieved 22 January 2020 – via KiwiTV.
- ^ Strongman, Ken (31 August 2019). "Book review: The Paris Diversion by Chris Pavone". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ Strongman, Ken (13 July 2013). "Over the hill". The Press. Retrieved 22 January 2020 – via Deconstructions.
- ^ "Ken Strongman: WORD Christchurch Writers and Readers Festival". Christchurch City Libraries. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "List of all Fellows with surnames S–U". Royal Society Te Apārangi. Retrieved 21 January 2020.