Tom Inns

Director of the Glasgow School of Art
In office
2013 (2013)–2018 (2018)
Preceded by| Seona Reid
Succeeded by| Irene McAra-McWilliam
Personal details
Born| 1965
Education| University of Bristol, Imperial College, Royal College of Art, Brunel University
Occupation| Industrial design, educationalist

Professor Tom Inns (born October 1965) was Director of the Glasgow School of Art between 2013 and 2018.[1]

## Education

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He studied engineering at the University of Bristol, and then design at the Royal College of Art, Imperial College London and Brunel University.[citation needed]

## Career

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Inns was Dean of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee.[2]

He replaced Seona Reid as Director of Glasgow School of Art in 2013.[2]

During Inns time as a Director, the iconic Mackintosh building of the School of Art suffered two fires. The first was in 2014, the second in 2018. Six months after the second fire, Inns stood down from the role.[3]

He was replaced by Irene McAra-McWilliam.

He is now a visiting professor at Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management at the University of Strathclyde.[citation needed]

## Books

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He is the author of a series of books on Designing for the 21st Century.[4]

## References

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1. ^ "Glasgow School of Art boss Prof Tom Inns steps down". 2 November 2018 - via www.bbc.co.uk.
2. ^ a b Montgomery, Angus (7 May 2013). "Tom Inns to head up Glasgow School of Art". Design Week.
3. ^ Live, Glasgow (2 November 2018). "Glasgow School of Art Director Professor Tom Inns steps down". GlasgowLive.
4. ^ Inns, Tom, ed. (28 January 2010). Interdisciplinary Questions and Insights. Gower. ASIN 1409404110.