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Andrew Lane (1942 – 2025)
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Andrew Lane (1942 – 2025)

16 December 2025

Dr Andrew (Andy) Nicholas Lane was a true geologist and mentor to many, with his knowledge covering a wide range of disciplines, including structural...

Richard Lisle (1948 – 2024)
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Richard Lisle (1948 – 2024)

1 December 2025

Professor Richard Lisle was born in Broadway, Worcestershire, on 3 June 1948 and died on 28 October 2024 after a long illness. He studied geology as an...

Patrick Boylan (1939 – 2024)
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Patrick Boylan (1939 – 2024)

1 December 2025

After completing a joint degree of geology and geography and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education at his home university, the University of Hull, in...

Donald Hawkes (1934 – 2024)
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Donald Hawkes (1934 – 2024)

1 December 2025

Professor Emeritus Don Hawkes, Head of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham, has sadly passed away aged 90. One of life’s...

Edward Derbyshire (1932 – 2024)
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Edward Derbyshire (1932 – 2024)

1 December 2025

Professor Edward Derbyshire was a scientist whose research into geomorphology continues to have a significant legacy. Motivated by the belief that science...

Peter Friend (1934 – 2025)
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Peter Friend (1934 – 2025)

20 November 2025

Peter was born in Edinburgh to Greville and Mary Friend. After wartime evacuation to Peebles, Peter went to Edinburgh Academy where his interest in geology...

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