A social card player Andie enjoyed card, board and party games, when playing Mario Kart she would always choose Luigi. John was reassuringly local in loyalties and critical engagement during his 44 years at Lancaster University, yet he was equally firmly a cosmopolitan with a global intellectual presence and international recognition as a public intellectual. She was a Labour Whip in the House of Lords for fifteen years. During the 90s Simons Palmer was regarded as one of the UK's most creative advertising agencies working with clients such as Nike, PlayStation, Virgin Atlantic and Wrangler. This was a new subject in universities and a major innovation for Lancaster. A full obituary appears on the Lancaster University obituaries page. When finances and university politics closed those departments, he moved to School of Slavonic and East European Studies in London, now part of UCL. The full obituary written by the University Archivist, Marion McClintock, is featured on the Lancaster University website. Emma Fitchett, LUMS colleague for over 20 years, sadly passed away in June 2021. He had the rare ability to have exactly the right words for any situation at any time, never spoiling the fun whilst maintaining 100% professionalism. He was one of the finest cavers to emerge from both Lancaster University and in British caving generally. A tribute from Professor Sarah Jack. The place to find and share news of a death in the UK She remained there until her marriage in 1971. His career was entirely in Social Services, mostly in Southampton, where his abilities ensured he rose to a senior position. If you would like to report the bereavement of a Lancaster University associate, please let us know by emailingalumni@lancaster.ac.uk. In 2009 he was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 British Soap Awards. His love of theatre and particularly the technical side of production stayed with him all his life. Senior Lecturer and colleague, Gavin Hyman's personal tribute, Dr Aaron Stuart Hunsberger (Psychology Cartmel, 2008, MSc Psychological Research Methods, Graduate 2009, PhD Psychology, Graduate, 2016) passed away on 13 November 2020 at the age of 52. John Stephen Milner (Steve) Environmental Sciences, 1967, Bowlandhas died at the age of 74. After being awarded degrees from Bristol, Manchester and London, Geoff came to Lancaster as senior lecturer in Marketing on 1st September 1973. Her students - that is how she referred to them - knew they could turn to Emma for support in whatever form that took, sometimes just a chat, sometimes advice. That was PJ, he was full of life - he took his studies and learning seriously, but he loved a laugh, and was able to make others laugh in many ways. Ian was appointed to a lectureship in Geography at Lancaster University in 1979, having previously been a lecturer in the Geography department at Glasgow University. She joined the University in 1975 as a secretary in the then School of Education. His own interests were in low-temperature physics and ultrasonic studies of solids. Dr Tim Jeeves passed away on 10 September 2021, aged 42. Aaron remained in close contact with many alumni and graduate Dr Muren Zhan shared the following story with us:"Aaron was the first person I met at Lancaster. Colin came to Lancaster on 1 October 1964 from Keele University, as an assistant lecturer and then a lecturer in the then Department of Biology, with special interests in animal physiology and ecology. Malcolm oversaw a huge increase in programmes of study and student numbers before his retirement in December 1992 and his work laid the foundation of postgraduate studies as we know it today. He was a co-opted member of the Council for ten years, and of the Planning and Resources Committee, at a time when the University was resuming a period of growth and development, particularly in research, under the third Vice-Chancellor, Professor Harry Hanham. She was well known to many across the University where she helped to develop and deliver training. He was a great educator, scientist and businessman, as well as being a freedom fighter. Miss Joy Welch, one of Lancaster's longest-standing friends and philanthropic supporters died on Tuesday 16 May 2017, aged 90. He will be remembered by all for his honesty, integrity, hard work and most of all his unwavering love and devotion to his family. Malcolm Kear, County College Porter from 1972-2002, passed away on 11 July 2018. Paul Terence Jarman (Accounting & Finance, 1988, Fylde) died 14 December 2022 after a long battle with colon cancer. A colleague has described Rachel as someone who went for life at full throttle with a spreadsheet open. Gardner, MA. Everyone knew Dick. David was also heavily involved in community events through public speaking, as well as supporting Defying Dementia, the campaign founded to support his laboratory work, and local initiatives such as The Bay Dementia Hub. Lewis Boyd-Hill (BA Philosophy, Politics & History, 2014, Lonsdale) passed away in February 2021. He then worked at Bolton College and for the years up to his retirement, as Head of Careers at Bradford College. She was born in Salford to proud Glaswegians, Alastair and Janette and after primary school her fathers work took the family to South Africa. Next motherhood first with Ellie Mae then Daisy (named respectively after television characters from The Beverly Hillbillies and The Dukes of Hazzard). Nom Habu, former LU Regional Officer for Nigeria from May 2011 until August 2013 died on 15 December 2016. Some 14 years later, he took over the University garage, which he ran with Ann until the couple decided to retire earlier this year.His diagnosis with cancer accelerated the business sale to Pye Motors in February. His teaching centred around statistical and condensed matter physics, and his research was focused on quantum fluids, especially superfluid helium-3 and helium-4. Geoff was Head of the Department from 1987 to 1996. David Murphy, former Programme Director of the Executive MBA (2000-2005) passed away on 23 November 2019. In addition, he worked for AQA, the exam board as a Senior Examiner and developing specifications for 'A' Level English Literature exams. Full tribute to Jeevan, Professor Sir Arnold Whittaker Wolfendale, the 14th Astronomer Royal and honorary graduate of the university, died on 21 December 2020. Language studies suffered under the Thatcher cuts to universities in the early 1980s, and the Senate narrowly approved the closure of Russian and Soviet Studies. Professor Peter Harman from the Department of History died on 14 August 2014, at the age of 70, after a long illness. Scott Anderton died on Sunday 20 April 2014, aged 37. Bob retired from Royal Holloway University, London on health grounds in December 2020, where he was Professor of Information Management, and Dean of the Faculty of Management, Economics and Law. Dennett Malcolm Winterburn (Den) was a part of the 1964-1967 Pioneer Group of Lancaster Graduates. Cookie Settings. WebFollow the latest news for Lancaster in Lancashire, England, UK - Local news and information in your area Latest News in Lancaster in Lancashire, England, UK - InYourArea LA1 1ET RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Lancaster Please rate this website National News Chris Eden, former Cartmel College Porter passed away in February 2023. A service of thanksgiving for his life was held at St Marys Church, Kirkby Lonsdale on 15 August.John was unusual in combining two separate strands in his career. Professor Williams held one of the highest accolades awarded by the BHF, the Sir Thomas Lewis Chair of Cardiovascular Science, which he held from 2007 until his retirement in September 2019. Peter joined the University as a Biochemistry technician in the mid 1960s when departments were still based in St Leonard's House whilst the main Bailrigg campus was being built. By the third year, Tony was put into an Express stream that took O levels a year early. Dave, as he preferred to be known, ran the garage, which provided car sales, servicing and repairs, fuel and vehicle hire.Customers, who included University staff and students, came from near and far to benefit from Daves top-class service, a good deal and some straight-talking customer management. Gill met up online with some former Chaplains for a reunion just a few days before she died and was as cheerful and full of encouragement as ever, reflecting on what a privilege it was to serve the University together in such a good and supportive Chaplaincy team.". She was the department's Careers Officer for a long time and her many innovations became the DeLC way of doing things over that time. Whilst at Lancaster he was an active climber and mountaineer making lifelong friends through these activities. Wendy Francis former Departmental Officer for Politics, Philosopher and Religion, passed away on 15 November 2020. John took his degree at the University of Keele. Antony Michael Hulme (PhD Operational Research, 1974, MA Operational Research, 1965, Bowland) passed away on 2 December 2019. Sheila Pickering - 2023. He was appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor in 1984 and subsequently became the first Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the position he retired from on 30th September 1993.Walters 29 years at Lancaster were hugely significant for the University. On his retirement from Leeds, he joined the Analysis group at Lancaster, and he contributed through undergraduate teaching, PhD supervision and publishing several substantial papers that featured in the recent REF submissions. He joined Lancaster University in 1969 and was a founding member of the Department of Linguistics and Modern English Languages. She later joined the NHS as an accountant and became Deputy Director of Finance of several NHS organisations in the Midlands. Latterly Andie had taken up singing lessons and golf both passions shared with her daughters. She is still very much missed by those who worked with her, and will forever be remembered fondly by many for her kindness, generosity, laughter and enthusiasm, as well as for her love of listening to classical music, sharing wonderful stories of her previous life, weekly updates on her grandchildren, her fell walking, weather updates and so much more. He began to take an interest in wider responsibilities, becoming Principal of Pendle College (1991-6) and then Provost of Colleges and Student Relations (1995-8). Death She died peacefully in Kirkcudbright Hospital on 16th June 2018 following a short illness. Her knowledge of the NHS and wide-ranging experience of clinical research projects were critical to the success of the units collaborative work at the academic/non-academic interface. Mr Heron retired in 1990 as Chief Executive of a major subsidiary of Turner and Newall. He was a consultant for Binder Hamlyn and Spicers and a Senior Lecturer in Town & Country Planning at Leeds Metropolitan University, the University of Dundee and Newcastle University. The department was initially based at St Leonards House in Lancaster. She worked extensively for the BBC, both in radio and TV. Martin played rugby at Lancaster and was a keen supporter of many sports, especially cricket and horseracing. During the first year of the opening of the University Academic staff were encouraged to assist in setting up student societies as they were starting from scratch. He wrote the authoritative book on Britain and the War for Yugoslavia and was appointed as Official Historian of the Special Operations Executive in Yugoslavia. His main research interests included geopolitics, water and the environment.
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