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Read more at: Frank Ronald Goodwin Mitchell (1932 – 2021)
Painting of Ron Mitchell standing in his workshop holding a mug

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 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 passed away 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...


Read more at: Gordon Arden Campbell CBE, FREng
Gordon Arden Campbell CBE, FREng

Gordon Arden Campbell CBE, FREng

28 July 2014

16 October 1946–26 April 2014


Read more at: Dr Robin Cameron Paul CBE
Dr Robin Cameron Paul CBE

Dr Robin Cameron Paul CBE

22 January 2014

1935-2008