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  • Michael Freeman 1942-2009 11 May 2009 Michael Freeman, Emeritus Professor of French at the University of Bristol, died unexpectedly on 30 April.
  • Thomas Vincent Lawson, 1925-2009 4 June 2009 Dr David Birdsall remembers a long-serving member of the Faculty of Engineering who 'also left his mark on wider University affairs'.
  • Professor Edward Braun, 1936-2017 3 May 2017 Edward Braun, Emeritus Professor of Drama, has died. Martin White, Emeritus Professor of Theatre, recalls the life and work of a close friend and colleague.
  • Lady Maita Frank, 1919-2009 20 April 2009 Robert Chambers, Emeritus Professor of Physics, pays tribute to a 'lively, delightful' contributor to University and city life over more than 60 years.
  • Professor Peter Wells CBE, 1936-2017 5 May 2017 Peter Wells CBE, Emeritus Professor of the School of Clinical Sciences has died. Emeritus Professor of the School of Clinical Sciences, Alan W Preece offers a tribute.
  • Professor Peter Townsend, 1928-2009 9 June 2009 Peter Townsend, Emeritus Professor of Social Policy and Senior Research Fellow in the University’s School for Policy Studies and joint founder of the Child Poverty Action Group, died on 7 June 2009.
  • Dr Anne Cole, 1918-2008 15 July 2008 Dr Anne Cole, a lecturer and programme administrator in Biochemistry, died recently. Professor Dick Denton offers a tribute.
  • John Barrie Thornes 1940-2008 18 August 2008 John Thornes, former professor of physical geography and Dean of Graduate Studies in the Faculty of Science, died on 17 July at the age of 67. Emeritus Professor Peter Haggett remembers ‘one of the most eminent and influential physical geographers of his generation’.
  • Michael Morgan 1928-2008 18 August 2008 Dr Michael Morgan, former head of Geography, died on 23 July. He is remembered here by current and former colleagues.
  • Sir Derek Higgs, University Pro-Chancellor, dies 29 April 2008 University Pro-Chancellor Sir Derek Higgs (BA 1966, Hon LLD 2005) has died suddenly at the age of 64.

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