I feel so lucky to have worked with Robert at Leeds Trinity and I am so very sad to hear of his passing. It was a pleasure and joy to work with Robert; and sometimes surprising! His approach was always creative, thought provoking and challenging too, but always within a caring and supportive environment for the students. He clearly had a passion for learning and teaching with a boundless energy and enthusiasm for our work with the students. I just don't know how he did it sometimes, travelling across the M62, or getting the packed train into Leeds, then Horsforth, before then taking students on visits to places of worship / museums / galleries all to enable the students to experience first hand rather than by just sitting in a lecture room. His life experience, intelligence and deep sense of fairness, social justice and care for the students was admirable. He was so genuinely caring and supportive, and gave so much of his time to the students, he cared deeply about them and their development. I know that so many of our past students will have such fond memories of Robert and what he did for them. On a personal level, he was a great comrade and friend. I attach a photo of one of the last occasions we taught together, his passion for global learning still shining through. Rest in peace Robert.
Diane Maguire:
07/08/2020