Physicist (1931- ). Education: Rydal School and the University of Liverpool (1953: first class honours degree in physics; Oliver Lodge Prize-winner). Research scientist at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berkshire (1953-1965).Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Sussex, Brighton from 1965 to 1980 (Visiting Professor of Experimental Physics from 1980-1986) and served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor from 1973 to 1977 (acting Vice-Chancellor in 1976). In 1980 Thompson was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of East Anglia, Norwich. In 1987 he moved to the University of Birmingham as Vice-Chacellor and Principle, retiring in 1996. Thompson was knighted in 1991.
From the description of Papers and correspondence of Sir Michael Warwick Thompson, 1949-1991. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154306494
