Honorary Professor of Practice at University College London (UCL)
In 2026 Rob Phayre was delighted to be appointed as an Honorary Professor of Practice in the Security and Crime Science faculty at UCL.
Rob isn’t an academic by trade, but is able to bring a wealth of practical experience to the faculty. This manifests in delivery of guest lectures, support to student careers, participation in research workshops, guidance and advice for the post graduate and PHD candidates.
Government round tables. Think tanks. Policy development
During his career Rob has worked or consulted with multiple government agencies in Europe and Africa. From the Cabinet Office in the UK, to The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum in both Kenya and Uganda. From the Ministry of Energy and Natural resources in Tanzania and Mozambique to the office of the President of Somalia. Working with government, Rob has consulted on future legislation, the development of MOUs and supporting special projects.
In addition to Government agencies Rob regularly participates in workshops run by well known policy think tanks like Chatham house and RUSI.
Rob Chaired the security committee of the Kenya Oil and Gas Association in 2014 and 2015. Rob was the co-chair of OSAC in Tanzania between 2016 and 2017.
Finally, Rob has supported events or projects with country leaders and has personally met King Charles III, UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Somali President Hassan, Prince William, and others.
Public speaking
Rob is a guest lecturer, key note speaker, and an event compare, especially for events with a security theme. He was a key note speaker at The Nairobi Security forum in 2012, and hosted the East Africa Security Conference in 2013.
He regularly speaks at guest lectures and events. Key security themes that Rob covers are Somali Piracy, Kidnap for Ransom, Hybrid warfare, crisis management and Security Leadership.
Rob regularly participates in webcasts and interviews and you can find more here.
If you would like to discuss a speaking project with Rob Phayre please contact him through his social media pages, or through Speakify.