Geoffrey Robson

Geoffrey "Geo" Robson

Pioneer, Scientist and Friend
24.01.1979 Cape Town – 12.04.2010 Stellenbosch
“Ein Leben, ein Abenteuer"

We deeply regret to announce that Geo Robson was killed in a BASE jumping accident while on holiday in his home country of South Africa on 12 April 2010.

Geo was able to combine his passion for flying with that for science, mathematics, and research; he was an extremely rare combination of adventurer, pioneer, and a scholar. A funny, personable and caring colleague and friend, Geo is sorely missed by all of us who knew and worked with him.

One of Geo's favourite destinations in Switzerland was Lauterbrunnen -- not just for BASE jumping, but also to spend time with friends, and to "work" (as he would say) on his research. Lauterbrunnen was essentially Geo's second office, and the place where he enjoyed most of his spare time. We thought it fitting that it also be the place where we remember him, and so we commissioned the town of Lauterbrunnen to engrave a bench in Geo's honour.