Dr Peter Cuff

The College is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pembroke Emeritus Fellow, Dr Peter Cuff.

After completing his PhD at Oxford in 1955, Peter joined Pembroke as Fellow of Ancient History in 1961. Alongside his Fellowship, Dr Cuff was Bursar of the College from 1966 to 1969, then Estates Bursar for the following ten years, before serving a period of Vicegerency.

Dr Cuff’s contribution to Pembroke during his twenty-five years here was invaluable. As Bursar and Tutor, he brought to his devoted management of the College’s finances the same sharp mind that he brought to his study of inflation in the Roman world. Sir Geoffrey Arthur (Master, 1975 - 1984) credited him with carrying the College through more than a decade of rapid expansion and financial uncertainty, as he nurtured a successful investment policy and tirelessly sought external sources of funding to support the development and building programme.

Dr Cuff went on to serve as Vicegerent between 1982 and 1984, and as Acting Master immediately following Sir Geoffrey Arthur’s death.

In 1986, he took early retirement and moved to Australia, at the same time receiving his election to an Emeritus Fellowship from Pembroke College.