We’re deeply saddened to share the news that Liliana Odjo, a first year student in Computer Science, has died. We’d like to express our sympathy to Liliana’s family, friends and peers.

Staff and students in the Department of Computer Science, and across the University, will miss Liliana’s warmth and friendliness. She came from Coventry, and was awarded a Royal Society of Engineers and Amazon Future Engineer Bursary in 2021. She was an active member of the Students’ Union, and part of the Badminton, Swimming, Ice-Skating, Language Society and Chess Society. She also studied Spanish in the Language Centre.

Please use the space below to share memories of Liliana and messages of condolence to one another and her family. Your entries will be collated and published weekly on this page, on the right hand side and will eventually be printed and gifted to Liliana's family.

Students can access support via the Wellbeing portal or on 024 76 575570, ext. 75570, and staff can access support via the Staff Wellbeing Hub and the Employee Assistance Programme. The Chaplaincy are also able to provide bereavement support to those of any faith or none.

Memories and Messages Shared

Deepest sympathies to the whole family. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to know Liliana well as my lecturing was only about to start for this cohort. She will be deeply missed by her friends, peers and our colleagues.

Yulia Timofeeva

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May she rest in peace and may you and all who mourn be comforted

David Palmer

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Liliana was such a bright person in our Spanish class. Always smiling, laughing and definitely the best linguist that sat at our table. Her positivity is missed in our class, as is her kind-heartedness. Rest in peace Liliana.

Thalia Sheriff-Horner

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Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. Although we did not have the chance to know each other, my heart aches to hear this news. Sending love and my deepest sympathies.

Faye Warrington

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I only knew you for a short time but I am really saddened by your passing, Liliana. You were a very active member of my class and there was so much potential in you. I pray for peace and consolation for your family, friends, your loved ones and the entire University community. We will miss you.

Tertsegha Anande

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So sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Our children went to school together. Rest in Peace Liliana. Our thoughts are with your family

Jane Snape

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My friend Lili was such a sweet and lovely soul. She had a great sense of humour and I feel very lucky to have been able to share the time that I did with her. My heart goes out to her family in this difficult time, she will be dearly missed. Hopefully someday we'll get to revisit that chess game we always meant to play against each other :) Tu amigo te manda un fuerte abrazo, Josh.

Joshua Okusi

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With sadness.

Alexander Dixon

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My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Cris

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Liliana, although I didn't have the chance to know you, allow me to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Xingwei Tan