Author Archives: Internal Communications

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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Jul 28 2020

In memory of Nicos Kyriacou

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Written by Laura Dawson, Director Data and Technology Services The Data and Technology Services Division and wider LSE community is shocked and saddened by the loss of our friend and colleague, Nicos Kyriacou. Nicos joined LSE in the Information Management … Continue reading

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Jul 16 2020

In memory of Mr Ashok Desai

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The LSE community is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of former Attorney General of India and distinguished LSE alumnus, Mr Ashok Desai. Desai graduated from the LSE with a BSc in Economics in 1956. Prior to this, he … Continue reading

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