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Jan 13 2022

In memory of Athar Hussain (1943-2021)

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Athar Hussain. Athar died peacefully in hospital in October 2021 after a long illness. His wife Jill Hodges and their daughter Lalla were at his bedside. He had been … 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 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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Mar 3 2021

In memory of Wilson Antonio Zabala

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It is with great sadness to report the passing of our dear friend and colleague Wilson Antonio Zabala. Wilson worked on the LSE campus since 2014 with Noonan having become a member of the Estates Division from in March 2018. … Continue reading

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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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Feb 17 2021

In memory of Professor Saw Swee Hock (1931-2021)

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It is with great sadness that LSE writes in memory of Professor Saw Swee Hock, one of our most eminent alumni, benefactors and Honorary Fellows and Distinguished Alumni Leadership recipient, who died on Tuesday 16 February 2021. Prof Saw’, as … 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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Dec 23 2020

In memory of Professor Sir John Hills

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It is with great sadness that the School announces the death of our esteemed colleague Professor Sir John Hills. John was Richard Titmuss Professor of Social Policy at LSE and the Chair of CASE (the Centre for the Analysis of … Continue reading

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Nov 18 2020

In memory of David Goldstone CBE

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It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of David Goldstone CBE (LLB 1952) on 21 October 2020. David was passionate about LSE and was made an Honorary Fellow in 1995 in recognition of his devoted service to the … Continue reading

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