Lisa Jardine

[Enki]

It is with regret that I notice the death of Lisa Jardine from cancer at the age of 71. She was an historian and intellectual of some standing, whose specialist interest was in the history and value of science, especially during the renaissance and enlightenment period. I was privileged to meet her briefly some time ago when she unveiled a plaque in Cottingham where her father, Dr Bronowski, had lived during his time in Hull. She came across as an open and warm human being of some considerable character. For me, she represented the importance of both science and the humanities as relating to the dignity of human life.

[Harrowby Hall]

I, too, was saddened by the news of her death.

I agree entirely with your tribute to her. The world is poorer for her death.

[Hope]

Can't say that I knew/know much about her, but I would suggest that the death of just about anyone leaves the world poorer.

[ProfessorDavey]

It is with regret that I notice the death of Lisa Jardine from cancer at the age of 71. She was an historian and intellectual of some standing, whose specialist interest was in the history and value of science, especially during the renaissance and enlightenment period. I was privileged to meet her briefly some time ago when she unveiled a plaque in Cottingham where her father, Dr Bronowski, had lived during his time in Hull. She came across as an open and warm human being of some considerable character. For me, she represented the importance of both science and the humanities as relating to the dignity of human life.

I met her quite a few times in a professional capacity and she was an exceptional intellectual. What I found most impressive was her enthusiasm and also her (very rare) ability to move in the worlds of both science and the arts/humanities. Although her profession was the latter, she was keenly involved in science and in particular the history of science. Not surprising then that she was the ideal person to chair the HFEA. I'd agree too that she was a warm, engaged and engaging person.

71 is too young.

[SusanDoris]

Ditto to above tributes. Her opinions were always interesting to listen to on Radio 4 programmes.