The AIP has been informed of the passing of Em/Prof Ronald Gardiner in June. Gardiner began his academic journey in the United Kingdom, where he excelled as a pilot in the University Air Squadron.

His career led him to The University of Queensland, as a senior lecturer in physics. Gardiner worked his way up to Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic) at QUT, where he pioneered Peer Assisted Study Sessions and lead the Academic Staff Development Unit.

His long and distinguished service to higher education was acknowledged with Emeritus Professor Status by the QUT board in 1996, and Fellowship of the AIP.

Read more about Gardiner’s life on page 4 of the Inside QUT newspaper.

The Gardiner family have invited the AIP community to attend Ronald’s memorial service:
11 am Friday 11 July
QUT Garden Theatre, Brisbane.
Web link for service: https://qut.zoom.us/j/82259872596?pwd=PG6TDSCojsexQeVCMHbTCFcNi6chhg.1
Password: 331 718

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