Scientist and business visionary Prof Sir Paul Callaghan died in the company of his family at home in Wellington at 9am on Saturday the 24th March 2012, following a long battle with cancer.
In the wake of his passing, news media, institutions and individuals have paid tribute to one of New Zealand’s most honoured scientists.
Media Coverage:
- Stuff.co.nz: NZ’s top scientist Sir Paul Callaghan dies
- Radio New Zealand: New Zealanders pay tribute to Sir Paul Callaghan
- The Chronicle Herald (Canada): Callaghan, 64, lauded as physicist focused on magnetic resonance
- The Washington Post (US): Sir Paul Callaghan, dies at 64
- New Zealand Herald: Sir Paul’s final wish granted
- TVNZ News: Top Kiwi scientist Sir Paul Callaghan dies
- Radio New Zealand : Business world honours renowned scientist
- Stuff.co.nz: Sir Paul Callaghan Hailed As Rare Leader |
- 3 News: Tributes flow in for Sir Paul Callaghan
- Boston.com (US): Top New Zealand scientist Paul Callaghan dies
Further accolades and tributes to Sir Paul’s life:
Massey University, Federated Farmers, Sir Ken Stevens, The MacDiarmid Institute, Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, The Green Party, The Labour Party, Science New Zealand, Victoria University and The New Zealand Government.
Over a hundred personal tributes, condolences and shared memories have been posted on Sir Paul Callaghan’s personal blog site in response to his passing.