Dr Howard Tanner, esteemed colleague and Reader in Education at UWTSD, unexpectedly passed away in 2016. He is missed by family, friends, past students and colleagues from each corner of the university and education community. 

Howard gained his first degree with the Open University. It was a first class honours in Mathematics. This was the first rung on the ladder to his academic success, leading to his M. Ed with Bristol University School of Education and his PhD with the University of Wales. His work in teaching and teacher education enhanced the educational experience and life chances of many children. It was his passion. 

The two fundraising groups supported in Howard’s memory were first to reflect his Open University link and this passion for teaching: TESSA (Teacher Education in Sub Saharan Africa) with TESS- India (Teacher Education and School based support); and the second linked to his legacy of enjoying the sea, the RNLI.

“The celebration of his life brought together many people who had such fond, laughter –filled memories to share of Howard’s take on a world full of absurdities. He touched us in so many ways and, not least, his use of Facebook to keep in contact and to raise interest and awareness in all things.” Comment posted online by former student.