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Jan 24 2019

Martin Wright, 1952 – 2019

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Martin joined LSE Estates Division in 1993 and worked in the post room until 2011, when he took medical retirement due to Parkinson’s disease. Martin was very well regarded by everyone he came into contact with – he enjoyed long … Continue reading

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Dec 10 2018

Alan Day

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With great sadness, we announce the death of Alan Day on 2 December aged 94 after a long period of ill-health. The School owes a huge debt of gratitude for his pivotal role in heading off an existential threat when … Continue reading

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Oct 25 2018

Marion O’Brien

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It is with enormous sadness that we report the sudden death of Marion O’Brien on 21 October, who worked for the School for 33 years until 2010. She supported academics and the Convenor of the Economics Department from 1976-84, then worked as … Continue reading

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Aug 13 2018

Vic Harvey

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Vic Harvey, who died on the 13 July aged 83, was a dedicated servant of the School over many years. No-one was more loyal. His period of service lasted from 1983 until his retirement in 2002. Vic performed a whole … Continue reading

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Jul 18 2018

Dr John Lane

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We regret to announce the death of Dr John Lane, who passed away in Singapore earlier this year. John gained his PhD at Stanford University, and joined the LSE Department of Economics as a lecturer in 1971. He also held visiting … Continue reading

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Jan 3 2017

Professor Sir Tony Atkinson

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It is with great sadness that we announce Professor Sir Tony Atkinson, Centennial Professor at LSE, died on Sunday 1 January 2017. “We are very sad to report that Tony Atkinson died on the first of January. He was 72. Tony … Continue reading

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Jan 5 2015

Ulrich Beck

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LSE Director Professor Craig Calhoun pays tribute to the world-renowned sociologist, Professor Ulrich Beck, who died on 1 January 2015. On New Year’s Day 2015, LSE lost one of its most famous and distinguished faculty members. Ulrich Beck was among … Continue reading

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