Welcome

last modified 01 Apr, 2026

This is the web site devoted to the work of Dr Stan Owers and his PhD thesis titled 'The Place and Perception of Technology in the Curriculum: Historical Developments up to 1997'

A composite image including a micrometer, stone axe, microchip, Apple computer with racing car on screen, overlaid with the text 'The Culture of Tools - our constant evolutionary companion' and a list of tool uses including Transportation, Shelter, Sport, Clothing, Nourishment, Medical car, Communication and Entertainment

Stan passed away on 1 March 2012 aged 84. This site is kept alive to recognise the impact of his academic research, conducted in the years after his retirement as a senior engineer with Ford of Europe, where he helped develop the Ford Capri and Ford Transit vehicles.

The sixth Owers Lecture was held on Thursday March 24th 2011:

The University Technology College - a basis for a manufacturing renaissance?

The coalition government have argued that economic recovery depends on a manufacturing renaissance - what part can the innovations proposed in the University Technical College movement play to address this need?

Head and shoulders of Stephen Capper. Stephen Capper, Head of Sawyers Hall College, outlined the philosophical foundations of the University Technology College movement and explain the issues facing the development of a new UTC.

Head and shoulders of Peter Mitchell. Peter Mitchell, Chief Executive of the Baker Dearing Educational Trust, responded to Stephen's presentation, provoking a vigorous discussion with participants.

The lecture was held at the Oracle City Office, Moorgate, London.