In praise of what’s his name

Uni Sydney is recognising “the significant work and impact” of former VC Michael Spence

A university peerage perhaps? Lord Spence of Challis, say. Perhaps a statue of a Napoleonic Dr Spence accepting the homage of lesser vice chancellors. Sadly, no – with a remarkable economy of creative thinking, newish admin centre, Building F23 is renamed for Dr Spence.

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