14/10/2026
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We are deeply saddened to share the news of the death of Professor Andrew Goudie, who served as Master of St Cross College from 2003 to 2011. Andrew passed away on 8 October, aged 81, following a short illness.
A distinguished physical geographer, Andrew enjoyed an academic career spanning nearly six decades, leaving a remarkable legacy in geographical scholarship and supporting generations of geographers at Oxford and around the world.
Andrew is remembered at St Cross as an energetic and charismatic Master whose leadership helped shape the college community we know today. During his eight-year tenure, St Cross experienced significant growth, and his vision of a '24-hour college' brought new opportunities for students and Fellows to come together through social and academic events. The positive impact of these changes continues to be felt today.
His affection for St Cross endured long after his tenure as Master, reflected in his continued generosity and support for the college and its future.
We remember Andrew with great warmth and gratitude for all he contributed to St Cross. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with his widow, Professor Heather Viles, their family, friends and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Read our full tribute to Andrew here: https://stx.web.ox.ac.uk/article/in-memoriam-professor-andrew-goudie