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Read more at: In memory of William Morton 1951-2024
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In memory of William Morton 1951-2024

13 August 2024

It is with deep sadness that the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology share the news of the passing of William 'Bill' Morton, who died in May 2024 at the age of 73. Bill was a beloved member of the academic community, known for his sharp intellect, generous spirit, and unwavering positivity.

Read more at: In memory of Sir David Harrison CBE 1930-2023

In memory of Sir David Harrison CBE 1930-2023

2 April 2023

The Department is saddened by the death of Sir David Harrison on March 27th, 2023 at the age of 92. Our deepest sympathy goes to Lady Harrison and family. David was a great friend of the Department over a very long period. For 23 years he was a Lecturer in the Department, but left in 1979 to become vice-Chancellor at Keele...

Read more at: Frank Ronald Goodwin Mitchell (1932 – 2021)
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Frank Ronald Goodwin Mitchell (1932 – 2021)

8 February 2023

Colleagues pay tribute to our former Technical Officer Ron Mitchell, who died in December 2021, at the age of 89.

Read more at: In memory of Professor John Bridgwater 10 January 1938 - 2 May 2021

In memory of Professor John Bridgwater 10 January 1938 - 2 May 2021

30 May 2021

Emeritus Professor and former Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, John Bridgwater, sadly died on 2 May 2021. Professor Malcolm Mackley, and other colleagues at CEB, pay tribute to a kind, supportive and highly influential chemical engineer who was instrumental in the growth of our Department and the academic...

Read more at: Ronald Midgley Nedderman, 1935-2021

Ronald Midgley Nedderman, 1935-2021

20 May 2021

It is with deep sadness that we record the death of Ron Nedderman on 18th May, 2021. Ron was educated at Leighton Park School and came up to Cambridge to read Engineering at St. John’s. Following a First in the Engineering Tripos, he moved to the Department of Chemical Engineering in Pembroke Street and undertook a PhD...

Read more at: In memoriam: Professor Katharina (Kat) Gaus (12/9/1972 – 3/3/2021)
Deceased Alumna Professor Katharina Gaus in her office (Credit@University of New South Wales, Sydney)

In memoriam: Professor Katharina (Kat) Gaus (12/9/1972 – 3/3/2021)

30 March 2021

It is with great sadness that we report that Biotechnology alumna Professor Katharina (Kat) Gaus sadly died on 3 March 2021, aged 48, after a short but aggressive illness with cancer.

Read more at: In memory of Professor James 'Jim' Wilkes, 24 January 1932 – 6 December 2020
Jim Wilkes

In memory of Professor James 'Jim' Wilkes, 24 January 1932 – 6 December 2020

15 December 2020

We are saddened to report the death of alumnus and former faculty member, Professor Jim Wilkes. Sir David Harrison shares his personal memories of Jim.

Read more at: Founding father of fluidisation, Professor John Davidson, dies
John Davidson

Founding father of fluidisation, Professor John Davidson, dies

2 January 2020

We are saddened to report that our beloved Emeritus Professor John Davidson died early on Christmas day, aged 93, following a short illness.

Read more at: A Tribute to Rebecca Long
A Tribute to Rebecca Long

A Tribute to Rebecca Long

16 June 2015

CEB is deeply saddened to report the tragic death of Rebecca Long, a popular and talented Chemical Engineering undergraduate student. Becca died last Saturday morning (13 June 2015) following serious injuries sustained after being hit by a car when she was walking along Huntingdon Road, near Girton College, in the early...

Read more at: Dr Geraldine Rodgers
Dr Geraldine Rodgers

Dr Geraldine Rodgers

2 February 2015

It is with great sadness that we record the death of Dr Geraldine Rodgers, who was associated with the Institute of Biotechnology for over twenty years, most recently as a lecturer on the Bioscience Enterprise programme and in her finance professional capacity. Geraldine joined the University from industry in 1994...

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