The Royal Astronomical Society is very sorry to learn of the death of radio astronomer Professor Richard Davis OBE,who had been a member of Council from 2012 to 2015. He had hoped to serve on Council again, and was a candidate in this year's elections.
Professor Martin Barstow, or President of the Royal Astronomical Society,paid tribute to Richard: "Richard was a charming and engaging man who excelled in research, teaching and technical development at Jodrell Bank. He was an enthusiastic and thoughtful member of the RAS Council and made some well-known contributions to the work of the society. He will be much missed."
Source: ras.org.uk