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Aug 16 2022

In memory of Professor Ian Nish (1926-2022)

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It is with deep regret that we announce that Emeritus Professor Ian Nish died on 31 July 2022 at the age of 96. Ian was a member of the Department of International History from 1963 until his retirement in 1991. … Continue reading

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Apr 12 2022

In memory of Ray Paul

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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Ray Paul, who died on Tuesday 29 March 2022. Our deepest sympathies are with Jasna and the rest of Ray’s family. After a BSc, MSc and then … Continue reading

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Apr 4 2022

In memory of Stephen Dunn

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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Stephen Dunn, who died on Tuesday 29 March 2022. Our deepest sympathies are with Stephen’s family.  Stephen joined LSE as a Lecturer in the Department of Industrial … Continue reading

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Oct 18 2021

In memory of Professor George Philip (1951- 2021)

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The Department of Government is deeply saddened by the death, on 13 October, of George Philip, Emeritus Professor of Comparative and Latin American Politics at the LSE.  Born in London in 1951, George Philip received his doctorate from Oxford University … Continue reading

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Aug 18 2021

In memory of David Marsden

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It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Professor David Marsden, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday 10 August 2021 following complications of cancer treatment. Our deepest sympathies are with David’s wife, Professor Alice Lam, and … Continue reading

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May 25 2021

In memory Professor Ailsa Land (1927-2021)

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Ailsa H. Land (nee Dicken) died on 16 May, aged almost 94. She was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire in 1927 and grew up in the West Midlands. In early 1939, in the face of the coming war, she and … Continue reading

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May 17 2021

In memory of Mike Oliver (1952 – 2021)

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Tuesday 28 September 2021 Remembrance Service at LSE We are holding a remembrance service at LSE on Tuesday 28 September 2021 to celebrate Mike’s life. To find out more about the service and timings, please view this Google form and RSVP by 5pm … Continue reading

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Jan 5 2021

In memory of Basil Selig Yamey (1919-2020)

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Basil Selig Yamey was born in Cape Town (South Africa) on 4 May 1919. He studied at the University of Cape Town, where he graduated in December 1938 with a B. Com. degree with distinction. One of his teachers, William … Continue reading

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Oct 8 2020

In memory of Peter Anastasi

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It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of our friend and colleague Peter Anastasi. Peter was a member of the LSE security team for 16 years. He joined the LSE from Exxon Mobil, and became … Continue reading

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Oct 7 2020

In memory of Claudette Small

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It is with great sadness to report the passing of our dear friend and colleague Claudette Small. Claudette joined the Catering Department as Accounts Manager in July 1999, for a brief time went to work in the Finance Division and … Continue reading

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