News

Professor R Girdler

(29 October 2001)

The University announces with deep regret the sudden death last week of Professor Ron Girdler, Emeritus Professor of Geophysics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, Honorary Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at this University and Tutor at Grey College. The funeral will take place at 1pm on Tuesday 6 November at the Durham Crematorium, followed by a reception at Grey College. It is planned to hold a memorial service in Durham Cathedral at a later date.