People

A leading contributor to our understanding of evolution, population genetics and the formation of species has died

We speak to the Speaker of the House of Commons and chancellor of the University of Bedfordshire

A former principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Strathclyde, acclaimed for his efforts to widen access to higher education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, has died

We speak to the new president of the Association for Science Education

We speak to the new professor of economics at the University of Manchester

A leading researcher in thermodynamics has died

A pioneering developmental psychologist and authority on childhood autism has died

We speak to the chief executive of the Leadership Foundation for Higher Education

We speak to the professor of children’s literature at Goldsmiths, University of London

A pioneering economic historian, whose work examined everything from banking and imperialism to whaling, has died

We speak to the chief executive of Santander UK, who is the head of a scheme supporting the HE sector

A leading physicist who switched mid-career to acclaimed collaborative work in archaeology has died

An academic expert on lemurs, who fought for conservation through children’s books as well as scientific papers, has died

We speak to the actor and chancellor of the University of Huddersfield

We speak to the professor of computer science and dean of the Faculty of Physical Science and Engineering at the University of Southampton

A theoretical economist whose pioneering analyses of “clubs”, patents, incentives and innovation provided important insights to lawyers and policymakers has died

The University of Oxford has announced the appointment of Richard Ovenden as Bodley’s Librarian

A scholar who revolutionised our understanding of Shakespeare and English studies has died

We speak to City University London’s oldest graduate, who received his PhD in engineering at the age of 83

We speak to the distinguished visiting professor of higher education at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

A pioneer of practical training for interpreters in Britain has died

We speak to the director of the Higher Education Policy Institute

One of the leading philosophers of his generation has died

We speak to the pro vice‑chancellor for research and innovation at Newcastle University

One of the leading Shakespearean scholars of his generation has died

A pioneer in the field of bacterial gene regulation who forged the Massachusetts Institute of Technology into a leader in biological research has died

We speak to the vice-chancellor of Newman University and chair of The Cathedrals Group

We speak to the new vice-principal (international) of King’s College London

A passionate advocate of international education has died

We speak to the professor of international higher education at the Institute of Education, University of London. Plus the latest higher education appointments

A leading academic expert on Chinese music has died

A “first lady” of Stanford University, who played a crucial role in setting up one of the US’ leading institutes for gender research, has died

We speak to the honorary visiting professor in the Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool

We speak to the professor of poetry at the University of Roehampton’s new Poetry Centre. Plus the latest higher education appointments

One of the world’s leading criminologists has died

A leading authority on the Soviet Union (and Yorkshire fishing communities) has died

We speak to the director of international higher education at the British Council. Plus the latest higher education appointments

We speak to the Royal Society president and director of the Francis Crick Institute. Plus the latest higher education appointments

A leading researcher on childhood cancers has died

We speak to the lecturer in creative writing at Anglia Ruskin University. Plus the latest higher education appointments

A much-loved professor renowned for his work on multitasking and the impact of technology on our lives has died

One of the leading philosophers of his generation has died

We speak to the award-winning author and playwright, and professor at Kingston University. Plus the latest higher education appointments

A passionate and outspoken advocate for Scottish architecture has died

We speak to the dean of the School of Art & Design, Bath Spa University. Plus the latest higher education appointments

A composer and conductor who played a major role in American musical education has died

We speak to the professor of political philosophy at the University of Bayreuth. Plus the latest higher education appointments

A leading advocate for ethical journalism has died

We speak to the Glasgow School of Art’s recently appointed chair of the board of governors. Plus the latest higher education appointments

One of the leading social historians of her generation has died

We speak to the president of Universities UK. Plus the latest higher education appointments

A British academic honoured by the French government for his major contributions to the understanding of French literature has died

We speak to the chair of judges for the Man Booker International Prize 2015. Plus the latest higher education appointments

We speak to the vice-chancellor of The Open University. Plus the latest higher education appointments

A plant biologist and “Renaissance man” who played a key role in implementing major changes at the University of California, Berkeley has died

A researcher who revolutionised the study of fetal development and its long-term impact on health has died

A respected author and renowned philosopher of US religion, ethics and politics has died