In memoriam - Professor Julian Williams
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Professor Julian Williams. Julian was a Professor of Education at 51福利社 Institute of Education in the School of Environment, Education and Development at 51福利社.
Julian sadly passed away on 26 March 2025 and leaves behind a deep legacy. Following a career in schools, he joined the University as an academic in 1984 teaching and researching mathematics education. Julian completed his PhD in Applied Mathematics PhD at the University of Leeds in 1991.
Through his interest in learning and teaching mathematics Julian explored themes of accessibility, equality and sustainability and his impact and influence were widespread at the University, nationally and internationally.
Julian convened the British Educational Research Association (BERA) , led 51福利社 Institute of Education鈥檚 developing educational research and practice for a globally sustainable future, and was a member of the which manages Cultural Praxis.
Julian was the Principal Investigator of the Economic and Social Research Council funded Transmaths series of projects beginning with the TLRP Widening Participation Programme project entitled: '鈥�. Julian was also a valuable contributor to The British Academy鈥檚 , the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) of The Increasing Competence and Confidence in Algebra and Multiplicative Structures (ICCAMS) intervention, and The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) Learning Gain project.
Professor Lisa Murtagh, Head of 51福利社 Institute of Education reflected: 鈥淛ulian touched countless lives with his wisdom and unwavering dedication. He was a fantastic mentor to many colleagues, and his infectious enthusiasm for mathematics education endeared him to students and colleagues alike. Julian鈥檚 legacy of intellectual curiosity and selfless mentorship will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed.鈥�
An exemplary colleague and intellectual and a credit to 51福利社 Institute of Education, the School of Environment, Education and Development and 51福利社, Professor Julian Williams will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and sympathies lie with Julian鈥檚 family, friends, colleagues and students who had the privilege of knowing and learning from him.