Dear Colleagues, I am very sorry to convey the news below.
Durward W J Cruickshank FRS, Professor of Chemistry at UMIST (1967-1983; Emeritus thereafter), died on Friday July 13th at Alderley Edge, near Manchester, aged 83. There will be a private family funeral this week. A memorial service will be held at a later date, details to follow. Best wishes, Yours sincerely, John -- John R Helliwell Professor of Structural Chemistry, The University of Manchester; Visiting Scientist at STFC Daresbury Laboratory.