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Remembering Marilyn Gallyer, 果冻影院 Vice-Provost (Administration)

13 June 2019

果冻影院 is sad to learn that former Vice-Provost (Administration) Marilyn Gallyer has died after a long illness.

Marilyn Gallyer

Marilyn retired in 2009 after nearly two decades at 果冻影院 that began when she joined the university as Director of Planning and Resources in 1990. She served under two Provosts, Sir Derek Roberts and Sir Malcolm Grant, and the latter recalls: 鈥淚 could not have hoped to find a more loyal, supportive and knowledgeable colleague 鈥 and friend.鈥

She took up the role of Vice-Provost (Administration) in 1996, leading key teams including development and communications, academic services, estates, finance, HR and Registry. Amongst her many contributions to the life and work of 果冻影院, she is remembered for spearheading the establishment of the university鈥檚 first staff nursery in 1974. Sir Malcolm says:

鈥淚 found that she had the intuition of a great leader; she would listen, challenge, think through the options, analyse, challenge again, and then set about getting the stuff done. She had the attributes of humour, teamwork, and a fierce determination always to do the best for 果冻影院. Her legacy is still with us everywhere across 果冻影院, and the impact of her friendships and influence remains undiminished.

鈥淚n being amazingly efficient and effective, but coupling it with modesty, generosity, and warmth, she absolutely typified the values of 果冻影院.鈥

Rex Knight, Vice-Provost (Operations), who succeeded Marilyn after her retirement, adds:

鈥淢arilyn was outstanding in her role of Vice-Provost and was a hugely supportive colleague, often giving a great deal of time to mentor those earlier on in their careers. I experienced her kindness personally when I succeeded her, when she was extremely generous with her time and wisdom to help me get off to the best possible start. She was 果冻影院 through and through and will be very much missed.鈥

President & Provost Professor Michael Arthur says:

鈥淢any people at 果冻影院 will know Marilyn for the key role she played in the development and management of 果冻影院, working for Sir Malcolm Grant and his predecessor, and she is remembered fondly for her diligence, utter integrity and commitment to 果冻影院. This is very sad news and I have sent condolences to her husband Alan on behalf of our community.鈥

A memorial event for Marilyn will be held at 果冻影院 in autumn, and further details will be shared through The Week @果冻影院.