So sorry to hear this news.  Nicholas was one of the first Civil academics I worked with as a Modern Apprentice.  The kindness I experienced at that time never changed.  When I returned to Engineering in 2017 I worked closely with Nicholas on managing some very complex and sensitive PhD student case matters – his duty of care to his students was paramount in everything he did.  I will think of Nicholas fondly and send my thoughts and prayers to his family at this very difficult time.  Siobhan x