I have very fond memories of Roberts lessons from my time at LTAS. You never knew just what was going to appear in the room. His way of making learning real and thought provoking was a gift.

Robert taught me at Trinity from 2014-2017... such a funny character! So sad to hear this news! Sending love to his family and friends during this time ❤️

I attended LTU from 2001-5. I loved everything about Robert! He truly was an inspiration to me and many others! Thank you Robert for all you did for so many. Alan

So sad to hear of Robert's passing. I worked with him at Leeds Trinity for about 8 years and he was very highly thought of by his students and colleagues alike. Sending my love and thoughts to his family and friends. ❤

Such sad news! Robert was such a lovely man and his lectures were always a lot of fun. My thoughts are with his family.

Robert taught me at Leeds Trinity 2007-2011. What an amazing man he was!

He was such a lovely man. He was my tutor at Trinity and would often see him on the train as we were always travelling from the other side of the Pennines! Manchester! You gave me so much support in my last placement and for that I will be forever thankful! Rest in peace!

So lovely to see a photograph of Robert after all this time, but sad that it is under these circumstances. To mirror what many have said, Robert was truly an inspirational man. He taught us about human rights, slavery and charities such as Amnesty International. Robert wasn't afraid to do things differently, which is what made us all adore his lessons. In his own time, Robert took a group of us to London. He hired a mini bus and drove us down, arranged for us to stay in a hostel and took us on outings to landmarks and museums. He wanted to open our eyes and give us real life experiences. At this stage in my life I had only been to London once on a day trip before. He also took us to places of worship. One trip to a local mosque enabled us to meet those from a different culture and share food and drink together. He valued diversity and equality and was keen to share this with his students.
I often think of Robert. He is someone that takes a place in your heart and will never leave it. So sorry to his family and friends for such a loss.
Sadie Nickson (Newsome)
Leeds Trinity 2007-2011