Tribute messages

Thank you for your contribution. Your legacy will be remembered. May God bless your family and your loved ones. May gender equality become a reality. Rest in peace.

Wing

RIP Thank you for your service.

Josephine Wong

I convey my heartfelt condolences on the demise of an academician and leader. Her contribution and support in the field of education has brought great changes to the organisation and individuals. God bless, May her soul rest in peace. Amen.

Lt. Col. (R) Dr.Enock Amalanathan

It's a great loss for the university community to lose such a highly educated person like Prof. Emma Johnston who ascented to one of the highest positions at Unimelb and who has achieved a lot in the world of academia. I share my genuine condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and the university community at large. Unimelb Alumni, Kirubel Eshetu.

Kirubel Eshetu

Thank you for helping the world become a better place for all. You will be missed, but remembered dearly.

Dr. Kenneth Tong

Our condolences to the family members. May she rest in peace.

Kah Shen Tan (BEng 2012)

The passing of Prof Johnston was such a terrible shock. I hope her family finds solace in her memory.

Dr Nathan Gardner Molina

Dear Emma, I was deeply saddened and shocked by your passing. Life, in its many unpredictable ways, ultimately shapes our journeys. You were a vibrant and leading contributor to marine science in this country, and your presentations captivated all who heard them. I fondly recall the remarkable talks you gave to the ATSE NSW Division on several occasions. When you were elected to the Fellowship, I had the privilege of being assigned as your mentor. I cherished our discussions about science and your aspirations to leave a lasting legacy. At that time, you were well prepared for this, and we rejoiced at your appointment as Vice Chancellor of our shared alma mater. I pray that you are now at peace with your God.

Trevor S. Bird

What an absolute loss. Vale.

Anthony Wylde

With condolences to family, friends and colleagues.

Derek Baker

Thank you for your leadership and your work. Although I did not know you personally, I know you from the fruits of your endeavours; continuing to steer the ship towards a university where women are the equal of men and diversity is embraced while maintaining academic excellence, and where staff, students, and alumni propagate that vital ideology throughout the Commonwealth and beyond. You were not there long enough and you will be missed. Vale.

Mr. David Fernée FRSA

I knew Emma as a small child in Williamstown, remembering her bouncy fun character which even then had a true intelligence. I watched her grow into a well presented and dedicated scholar. Following her progress as she offered more and more intellect to Australia and the World, I now find it so sad that her bright face and words are no longer. Emma will not be forgotten.

Esther, Brett and Janita Lalor