Roger Morris (engineer)
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Dr Roger Morris (March 19, 1933–June 15, 2001) was a pioneer in railway engineering, having helped develop the rail system for the Channel Tunnel, the hovertrain project as well as a number of the railway systems in Eastern Europe and South America.
In his later years he became a Fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge. He was particularly well-known for the time he took to help students at the College. His obituary in The Times described him as "a Cambridge don of an increasingly rare kind, concerned not just with academic results but the development of rounded personalities. A friendly uncle to waves of students...he taught not only engineering, but how to get the most out of the university, and out of life." The Times was right in its description: "Doc. M" was regarded with affection and respect by many, many students both during and after their time at Magdalene. He was that rare gentleman who could offer both a safe harbour and be a fertile source of shrewd advice for guidance upon on all matters, whether academic, sporting or social. His love of music and life was communicated exceptionally to generations of students.
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