Author Archives: LSE Internal Communications

Feb 26 2021

In memory of Professor Robert Pinker

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Professor Robert Pinker Robert Pinker, who has died aged nearly 90, grew up near Tufnell Park and attended Holloway County School. He did his National Service in the Royal Ulster Rifles. He began his academic career at the London School of Economics … Continue reading

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Aug 3 2020

In memory of Lady Elizabeth Vallance

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It is with great sadness that LSE learnt of the passing of Lady Elizabeth Vallance, after a courageous battle with cancer. Elizabeth started her LSE career as a student (MSc Government, 1968). She contributed so much to the School as a … Continue reading

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Apr 15 2019

Sergio Carlos Obando Indacochea, 1971-2019

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Sergio was a student on the Executive MSc International Strategy and Diplomacy Programme, 2018/19. Originally from Peru, Sergio lived in London for over 17 years. He was Economist and Course Director for Pre-Master’s Business Programmes at Ulster University, London Campus. His … Continue reading

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Apr 12 2018

Peter Dawson

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It is very sad to hear about the passing of Peter Dawson, a lecturer in the Department of Government from 1964 to 1994. His teaching focused in particular in the area of Public Administration with particular emphasis on development administration. … Continue reading

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Feb 1 2018

Vic Finnigan, former LSE Head Porter

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It is with great sadness that LSE announces the death of Vic Finnigan. Vic retired from LSE in 2014 as Head Porter after 25 years of service. Two of Vic’s collegues share their memories of Vic. If you would like … Continue reading

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Jan 12 2018

Emeritus Professor Ragnar Norberg

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It is with great sadness that we announce Ragnar Norberg, Emeritus Professor of Statistics at LSE, passed away on the 18 December 2017. Professor Norberg is one of the most influential academics working on both insurance and financial mathematics. Ragnar started his long … Continue reading

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Nov 2 2017

Emeritus Professor Robert Estall

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Professor Robert Estall, Professor of Geography at LSE until 1989, and an Emeritus Professor thereafter. He was also an undergraduate student at LSE from 1952-55 and completed his PhD … Continue reading

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Feb 15 2016

Professor Maurice Fraser

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It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the death on 12 February 2016 of Maurice Fraser, former Head of the European Institute.     A personal message from Professor Craig Calhoun, President and Director of LSE: Maurice Fraser was … Continue reading

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Aug 5 2015

Richard Delbridge

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LSE is saddened to learn of the death of Richard Delbridge, a member of the LSE Finance Committee since 2010. Richard graduated from LSE with a BSc (Economics) degree in 1963 and remained a loyal alumnus and a regular and … Continue reading

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