Obituaries
- 4 August 2015 Dr Christopher Holmes, a senior lecturer and researcher in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from 1984 to 2007, died recently. Professor Chris Paraskeva, former PhD student Dr Jim Houlihan, and other friends and colleagues offer their tributes.
- 30 October 2019 Liz Luker, former Laboratory Assistant at the Bristol Heart Institute on level 7 of the Bristol Royal Infirmary, has passed away at the age of 65. Her friend and colleague Professor Sarah George offers this remembrance, bringing together the many expressions of sadness and love from the research teams Liz worked with.
- 10 January 2018 Philip Pettit, former Dean of the Faculty of Law and Pro-Vice Chancellor, passed away on 28 November at the age of 92. His son, Charles Pettit, offers a remembrance.
- 3 September 2019 Dr Caroline Williams, who was at the heart of the life and work of the School of Modern Languages for 25 years, died aged 57 on 9 August. Her friend and colleague Dr Sally-Ann Kitts offers this remembrance, bringing together the many memories and expressions of love sent to her by Caroline’s friends and colleagues at the University of Bristol and beyond.
- 20 October 2014 Brian Duddell, who worked as a porter in the Queen's Building and the School of Mathematics for 23 years, has passed away. Liz Lynch, Site Services Manager, offers a tribute.
- 5 April 2024 Dr Santi Rodriguez, Associate Professor in Medical Education, passed away after a brief illness in March 2024. His colleagues offer a remembrance.
- 19 October 2015 Niall Rudd, Emeritus Professor of Latin at Bristol, died earlier this month. Professor Neville Morley and Emeritus Professor Richard Buxton offer a tribute.
- 9 February 2024 Dean Napierski, Security and Campus Safety Officer, passed away in December 2023. His colleagues offer a tribute.
- 15 September 2014 Lynda Smith, who worked at Churchill Hall for 18 years, passed away recently. Barbara Eyles, Accommodation Manager at Churchill, offers a tribute.
- 19 April 2018 Jean Pickwell, Catering Assistant at Wills Hall, has passed away at the age of 79. Peter Grindon, former Catering Manager at Wills Hall, offers a remembrance.
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