Laboratories recognise 'inspiring physics teacher'
A newly refurbished suite of laboratories at the Institute of Mathematics and Physics (IMAP) at Aberystwyth University has been named after Dr Tudor Jenkins, an “inspiring physics teacher” who died suddenly in November 2009. The new Tudor Jenkins Laboratories have been developed at a cost of over £300,000, and were officially opened by the Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University, Professor April McMahon, on Monday 7 November. Professor McMahon was joined by Dr Jenkins’ widow, Mrs Susan Jenkins and sons Morgan and Meurig for the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the occasion. Their daughter, Bethan, was unable to attend. Addressing an audience of staff and students at IMAP, Professor McMahon said: “It gives me great pleasure to open the new Tudor Jenkins Laboratories. It is clear from the number of staff who have gone on to work at the Institute after studying under Dr Jenkins, that he was an inspirational figure who was committed to the teaching of physics at all levels. It is the...