Professor Robert Elgie

Professor Robert Elgie

Professor Robert Elgie

Professor Robert Elgie, lecturer in the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University (DCU), has passed away at the age of 54.

The university announced his passing on Twitter yesterday evening.

Professor Elgie gained a first class honours degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University’s Oriel College in 1987, before graduating with a PhD in Government from the London School of Economics in 1991.

His research career focused on the systemic study of institutions on political outcomes, with a particular focus on semi-presidential political systems.

Funeral details will be announced shortly.

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