Message Such sad news. I chatted with him at Alumni and LMBC occasions in recent years and he made a huge impression – showing an exceptional combination of warmth, kindness, enthusiasm, and huge pride in all manner of achievements by college members - an inspirational grasp of all that is important for happiness and success. So sorry for Mary and his family too – a wonderful man who will be hugely missed.

Message A great loss to the University and, indeed to humanity. May he rest in Peace.

Message My deepest condolences to the Dobson family and the College for the loss of a wonderful and caring individual who's many contributions to Cambridge life and world-leading position in Biochemistry will be his lasting legacy.

Message A wonderful Master of St Johns. We were privileged to hear him speak at Donor Lunches; always inspiring, clearly passionate about the College and its students; the development of 'needs blind' admissions was a great initiative. We were very touched by his kindness to Duncan, who had psychological difficulties and did not complete his mathematics degree .

Message I was very sad to hear of the loss of this wonderful man. Everybody's thoughts must be with his family, and the world at large will be filled with regret.

Message Sir Chris Dobson has been an inspirational figure, who leaves extraordinary legacy in St John's College, as well as in the research field for protein folding.

Message I occasionally had the pleasure of meeting Chris Dobson on return visits to St John's.

I once remarked to him that at a time when many of our national institutions have fallen into disrepute St John's stands out as a beacon of 'love of the brethren, sound learning and integrity'.

As Master, Chris did so much to enhance and uphold the college's reputation. There must be many of us who did not know him at all well but nevertheless were very proud of all that he did and all that he stood for.

Message As many here have already stated, Chris was an exemplar of scientific excellence, welcoming kindness, keen wit and generosity. Yvonne and I had the good fortune to spend a sabbatical year in Cambridge and it was a rich experience on so many fronts- particularly for the outstanding scientific opportunities and the many lasting friendships that developed. At the center of that was Chris and Mary, with whom we were fortunate to share some time.
Yvonne and I are deeply saddened by this news and send our kind wishes to Mary, Richard and William, as well as the many members of the extended Dobson Scientific Family.

Message Sir Chris Dobson will be remembered as one of the great Masters of the College and recognised as such by members of the Johnian community .Each of us will have our own reflections and mine are of someone who would issue a challenge and at the same time provide inspiration .In my case it was : had I ever visited the home of two prominent Johnians from my home area in Wales - Bishop William Morgan (who translated the bible into Welsh and laid the foundation for the languages survival) and Archbishop John Williams (who gifted a library to the college ) both of whom represented Welsh Johnian contributions to Wales and Welsh Johnians to the College.Chris's challenge inspired me to organise a Johnian Pilgrimage of some 22 Johnian's and parterres -mathematicians, lawyers, historians, geographers, anthropologists, economists. theoretical physicists,classiicsist,and orientalists - a rich gathering to North Wales to celebrate the links and to gain a deeper understandnig g of Welsh history and of St John's particularly the role of the influential Wynn family in Tudor and Stewart times including Owen Gwynn ,Master of St John's 1612-1633 and Vice Chancellor of the University of Cambridge 1615-16.The Pilgrimage was such a success that there was demand for another which was organised the following year to West Wales to celebrate the links with the the College and its foundation by Lady Margaret Beaufort.The Pilgrimages also consolidated the regional connections of the College across the UK, which Chris Dobson was keen to support, as well as "fun and a break from routine"

Message I miss you, Sir Christopher (or Dobby, as my year affectionately called you). You were a phenomenal person; not just a gifted chemist, but you made everyone, no matter who they were feel seen, acknowledged, and deeply valued. I will miss your speeches in Hall. It was a privilege to have you as my Master.