Adrian studied philosophy at the University of Hertfordshire where he won a university Humanities Prize in 2004. He continued his studies as a postgraduate at Durham University completing a research MA in 2006.
Adrian's main interests are in the role of individuality in human rights, environmental ethics, the problems facing the education system in England and how art is often sidelined as something non essential in our education. He also pursues a love of natural history through conservation work that includes undertaking survey work and analysis, as well as more practical work such as scrub clearance and the construction of dry-stone walls.
Since completing his postgraduate studies in 2006, Adrian has been a member of the academic teaching staff at Heythrop College (University of London). During this time he has also worked for the National Trust as a Species Protection Warden in Northumberland and as a Countryside Ranger for the Deadwater Valley Trust in East Hampshire. Until recently, he wrote a weekly 'Wildlife Watch' column for the Dorking Advertiser Newspaper.
Adrian also writes music and has recently completed his third string quartet inspired by his experiences in Northumberland.
Read
Adrian's paper on 'Rights & Individuality' published in the
summer edition of the Royal Institute of Philosophy's journal Think! Click HERE to
read the article.
Read Adrian's Feature Article about his work conserving Little Terns in Northumberland in the August 2011 edition of Birdwatch Magazine. Click HERE to read the article.
A Review of Adrian's 'Berceuse'"The Harris Quartet began and ended their programme at Farnham Castle on February 26th with a piece specially composed for them by Adrian Brockless. He was present to enjoy the sensitive first performance of this charming piece, a gentle 'Berceuse' (cradle song) in a very English style with harmonies reminiscent of VaughanWilliams. The large audience enjoyed it so much they demanded a repeat at the end of the concert..." The Farnham Herald March 2010