Kent Law College’s Dr Alex Tawanda Magaisa died of a coronary heart assault over the weekend
Workers and college students at Kent Law College have paid tribute to an “incredibly gifted” law lecturer following his sudden demise over the weekend.
Dr Alex Tawanda Magaisa, 46, died of a coronary heart assault on Sunday 5 June, the law college confirmed in a press release. He joined the educational staff at Kent in 2007 and taught topics together with public, firm and contract law.
Magaisa can also be hailed “a lion-heart” and “a hero” for his work in his homeland of Zimbabwe. He was a key advisor to the constitutional choose committee that helped draft a brand new structure that grew to become law in 2013, and was principal advisor to the nation’s Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai.
Magaisa beforehand labored as a advisor at worldwide law agency Berwin Leighton Paisner, now Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, in keeping with his LinkedIn.
It’s with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of our expensive colleague, Dr Alex Magaisa. We really feel his loss instantly and be a part of with Alex’s associates and admirers all over the world in recognising his highly effective legacy and influence at Kent. pic.twitter.com/g6eGhxyB72
— Kent Law College (@KentLawSchool) June 6, 2022
In a press release, Professor Lydia Hayes, head of Kent Law College, described Magaisa as an “incredibly gifted teacher and formidable academic writer”.
“For 15 years he has inspired colleagues and students alike,” she mentioned. “He was warm, gentle, kind and charming — a true gentleman — yet passionate and sharp minded, a considerable intellect. We will miss him greatly.”
Many college students, each previous and current, shared messages of condolences following the unhappy information of his passing.
“He was one of the very few teachers that cared for each of his students individually,” one wrote. “He was a kind man that took his time to make everyone he knew feel valued.”
One other mentioned: “Dr. Alex was funny, kind, compassionate, and understanding. Especially every time I was late [for] class, he was understanding. Everytime no one said a word in class, he broke the ice. He will forever be a part of my university experience. RIP.”