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Professor Adrian Furnham – Professor of Management at the Norwegian Business School, Former Telegraph Columnist, Author of Over 95 Books & 1,300 Scientific Papers
Professor Adrian Furnham is a former UCL Professor of Psychology, one of the world’s most cited psychologists, and named a Top 200 Psychologist of All Time. He has authored over 95 books and 1,300 scientific papers, advised governments and global organisations, and holds senior academic appointments in the UK and Europe.
Speaking Topics:
- Vocational Preferences
- Cognitive Ability and Emotional Intelligence
- Learning and Thinking Styles
- Generational Differences at Work
- Psychopaths and Narcissists
- Mental Health and Illness
- The Psychology of Alternative Medicine
Credentials and Impact
Professor Adrian Furnham is one of the world’s most influential psychologists, with a career spanning more than four decades across leading universities globally. A former long-standing Professor of Psychology at University College London and current Professor of Management at BI Norwegian Business School, his research and teaching have shaped academic programmes, faculty development, and applied psychology practice worldwide. Named among the Top 200 Psychologists of All Time, his work has influenced generations of students, scholars, and leaders, bridging rigorous academic standards with real-world relevance and leaving a lasting impact on higher education and organisational practice internationally.
Publications and Media
Professor Adrian Furnham has one of the most extensive publication and media profiles in contemporary psychology. He has published over 1,300 peer-reviewed scientific papers and more than 95 books, covering topics including leadership, intelligence, personality, workplace behaviour, money, and wellbeing. His research is widely cited and used across universities, business schools, and professional training programmes worldwide. Beyond academia, Adrian has played a major role in bringing psychological science to the public and business audiences.
He has been a regular columnist for national newspapers, including The Sunday Times, Daily Mail, and The Telegraph, and his work has been featured in The Financial Times, The Guardian, and New Scientist. A frequent media commentator, he is recognised for his ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, credibly, and engagingly. Through publishing and media, he has significantly shaped public understanding of psychology and its application to modern life and work.
Why Professor Adrian Furnham?
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