A mathematician has been commemorated with a sculpture at Durham University.
The granite sculpture has been unveiled outside the university’s Calman Learning Centre in memory of Professor Tom Willmore, a former head of the Department of Mathematical Sciences and Dean of Sciences at the University.
Professor Willmore, who died in 2005 at the age of 85, is well known around the globe for his work in the field of differential geometry, and the university wanted to pay a tribute to him.
A portrait of the professor is also being displayed inside the building and a scholarship has been set up in his name.
Dr Boughton, vice principal of St Mary’s College, Durham University, said: “Tom was a remarkable man and I am extremely proud that his work is still studied across the world while the scholarship fund set up in his name is helping to develop the mathematicians of the future.
“Tom had a gift for engaging people in mathematics and this remarkable sculpture is a fitting tribute to his achievements.
“Personally, I am also deeply happy to loan Tom’s portrait which is a beautiful and remarkable likeness and a wonderful reminder of his contribution to the history of Durham University.”
The sculpture was designed by County Durham-based artist Peter Sales and produced by local firm North East Granite. It was unveiled by Professor Willmore’s widow Dr Gillian Boughton.
The sculpture is part of a series of public artworks planned as part of the refurbishment of the University’s Science Site and development of the new Palatine Centre, Law School and Library extension on Stockton Road.