Remembering Dr Seamus Hogan
We have received the very sad news that our valued colleague Dr Seamus Hogan passed away suddenly in Christchurch on Friday.
On Saturday morning we received the very sad news that Dr Seamus Hogan passed away suddenly on Friday. He died in hospital in Christchurch after being admitted following a collapse.
Seamus joined the School of Government earlier this year after many years as an academic at the University of Canterbury, where he had a great reputation as an outstanding and highly respected teacher and colleague.
He was recently appointed President of the New Zealand Association of Economists (NZAE), following several years as a member of the NZAE Council.
Seamus quickly become a highly valued and respected member of the School of Government. In his first trimester, he had already made a very positive impact with both undergraduate and master's students in his enthusiastic teaching of public economics.
Along with Professor John Creedy, Seamus recently represented Victoria Business School as a judge for the Treasury Schools Challenge, and did a wonderful job.
A highly knowledgeable sports performance analyst, most specifically in the field of cricket and rugby, he was also accomplished violinist. Seamus is survived by his wife, Sarah, and his three children.