6 February 2001

University statement on the death of Jennifer Ross

The University community was deeply saddened this morning to learn of the death of Jennifer Ross. Moria Calder, head of the School of Management and Consumer Studies said: " It is with great sadness and deep regret that our staff and students learned today of the tragic loss of one of our third year students, Jennifer Ross.

Jennifer was an undergraduate student reading for a degree in Food and Welfare Studies. Throughout her years in the department she was diligent, committed and hard-working, ever showing enthusiasm for her studies and a dogged resolve to finish her degree regardless of the many personal difficulties and problems she had to overcome. To those who knew her she was a sensitive, highly intelligent and courageous person.

Jennifer's natural warmth and genuine interest in others will be sadly missed by the numerous friends and colleagues she leaves behind. The University extends its sympathy to her family and close friends at this difficult time."