Author Archives: Imogen Withers

Dec 6 2018

Lord Jeremy Heywood

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Jeremy Heywood, who passed away on 4 November 2018, was the outstanding civil servant of his generation and the indispensable advisor to four prime ministers.  He was also a friend of 33 years since we met as students at LSE … Continue reading →

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Jan 9 2018

Professor in Practice Peter Sutherland, Chair of LSE Court and Council 2008-2015

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Peter was a big man in every way. He had strong views which he expressed with robust eloquence, he was incredibly quick to pick up sloppy thinking and was always intellectually challenging. However, what I will remember most about him … Continue reading →

Posted by: Posted on January 9, 2018 by Imogen Withers  

Oct 2 2017

Dr Mayling Birney

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The sudden loss of our colleague and friend Dr Mayling Birney comes as a great shock to everyone in the Department of International Development, and across LSE. Mayling was a cherished colleague and friend, a great teacher, and always a … Continue reading →

Posted by: Posted on October 2, 2017 by Imogen Withers