Ian Cox studied at the University of Keele and obtained his Master's degree at the University of London.  A specialist in the history of the decorative arts, Ian has worked in Cambridge, Glasgow and London. In 1989 he joined the staff of the History of Art Department at Glasgow University and between 1993 and 1997 he was Director of the Master's program in the History of the Decorative Arts. 

In 1998 he became Director of Studies which has been in existence for more than 20 years.  A regular visitor to America, Ian ran the Christie's Dec. Arts Summer  School program in New York for four years and has regularly lectured for the VSA.  For 2 years Ian acted as historical consultant to the prestigious Royal Crown Derby factory and recent publications include 'Royal Crown Derby Paperweights' and 'Royal Crown Derby Imari Wares'.  Ian was a student on the London Summer School in 1992. He returns once again as Director of the London Summer School after a temporary absence.