Clive Cookson

Science journalist, Clive Cookson, is the Science Editor of the Finanicial Times for over 30 years. Having worked in science journalism for the whole of his professional life, Clive has become a relible voice in this subject field. Using his expert opinions and industry knowledge, Clive has been asked by many revered corporations to feature at events both locally and internationally. 

An incredibly impressive individual, Clive graduated with a First Class degree in chemistry from Oxford University in 1974.  However, it wasnt until he undertook journalism training from the Luton Evening Post, the he became a journalist. Merging his love and expertise for science, Clive became a science correspondent of the Times Higher Education Supplement in London. He then went on to spent four years in Washington as American Editor of THES.

Returning to London in 1981, Clive took on the role as technology correspondent of The Times and moved to BBC Radio as science correspondent in 1983. He joined the Financial Times as technology editor in 1987, before becoming the Science Editor for the publication in 1991.

Now a seasoned member of the Finanical Times, Clive is known for his expert knowledge on technology, science and the cross over between these subejcts. Thus, he has spoken at a number of highly regarded events, such as the ESOF Euroscience Open Forum. 

Furthermore, Clive is also an honorary member of the British Science Association and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

With a professional manner and passion for his subject, Clive brings a new expert opinion to topics that surround science and technology, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.