In the Dark

I’m indebted to my erstwhile colleague from Sussex days, Dorothy Lamb, for passing on the news that another former colleague from Sussex days, mathematician Professor James Hirschfeld, has finally retired at the age of 84. He formally retired some years ago, but remained in employment as a Tutorial Fellow. He was very popular with students and staff alike.

James started as a lecturer at Sussex University in 1966, soon after the opening of the University, and remained working there for almost 60 years. I remember him well from both my stints here: from 1985-990 when I was a research student and then postdoc in the Astronomy Centre, and then from 2013 to 2016 when I was Head of the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, of which the Department of Mathematics was a part. He was an excellent colleague who knew the workings of the University inside out and provided valuable advice on many occasions.

James’s retirement was marked by an event at Sussex University. I’m sure I speak for many present and past colleagues and students in wishing him a long and happy retirement.

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