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Huge congratulations to Robb Johnston, Technical Services Manager who has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2023 New Year Honours List. The British Empire Medal is awarded for meritorious and 'hands-on' service to the local community. Robb has been awarded a BEM for his contribution to Physics. Robb commented on the news of his award "I was very surprised and honoured to receive it."

Robb has worked in the department for 39 years in February and oversees the management of technical support staff and the building's critical services, infrastructure, and maintenance.

We are sorry to confirm the death of our friend and colleague Professor Tom Marsh. Our hearts go out to Tom's family, and to all his friends and colleagues.

There is an online book of condolence that is open to anyone who wishes to contribute.

Colleagues have written a tribute to Tom's extensive achievements and his many contributions to the department.

We are sorry to update that the body found by research teams last Thursday has been identified as that of our friend and colleague Professor Tom Marsh.

Our hearts go out to Tom's family, and to all his friends and colleagues.

There is a community update available on Insite, accompanied by a departmental tribute to Tom's extensive achievements and his many contributions to the department. An online book of condolence will follow shortly.

We are very sorry to share the news, as reported by the Chilean police, that a body was found during the search near La Silla on 10 November 2022.

The identity of the person has not yet been formally confirmed, but Tom Marsh鈥檚 family has been informed, and our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time.

A community updateLink opens in a new window is available from the Provost, Chris Ennew.