A year has passed since you left. You still holds a place in our minds and hearts. Some days, I think of you for no particular reasons, some days, I think of you when I am doing something which we had chatted about. Like every time I mix the filling for making 饺子, I always think of you, remembering our giggles about a falsely claimed specific way of stirring the mix. I made 饺子 again today. Thinking of you, of your sweet laughters and kind voice.

Jingqi, I don't know why I suddenly think of you this morning, probably in a zoom meeting, I glanced someone's last name is same as yours. Then I googled your name, found this shocking news which it's hard to believe. With tears, I reviewed the photo collections, it's you, your sweet smile!
I met you and your family in fall 1998, when I started my first job in University of Hull. There were a few days gap between my first day at work and the flat I rented. You kindly offered me to stay in your house. I remembered you made nice breakfast, with your soft voice, you reminded your daughter Yun, a lovely elementary school girl, to eat an apple.
Then I often ran into you and your husband, our offices were located at the same floor in Ferens building, I so admired your talent on physics research.
A few months later, you told me you were starting a new job at Queen Mary soon. I recalled in my trip to London, I visited your home and had a wonderful dinner. You walked me to the underground station that evening. Next year, I left UK, we lost connection.
I should have looked for you earlier to support you. In recent years, I have involved in a local Chinese cancer support society, where volunteers work very closely with cancer patients to support them and their families. I am sorry I wasn't able to help you, but you were brave and strong. You are a successful scientist, a great mother and wife, a warmhearted friend. I was so lucky to meet you, and I will remember you forever.

I came to Kent as a lecturer in the same time period as did Jingqi. We have been a friend and colleague to each other since then. For many years, we have passed by the Kent Bioscience Building and said hello to each other in the early morning in order to give lectures at 9am in time. We have shared a similar philosophy for conducting teaching and research in university while we have had some discussions on joint researches in her field. Jingqi has always been warm and generous to her colleagues, students and friends. She was working remarkably hard and productively over 20 years.

I am very sorrow to learn that Jingqi has left us and rested peacefully in heaven.
Jingqi may be gone from our sights but she is never gone from our hearts.

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him." 1Cor 2:9.

Message from e-card by Stefano Biagini:

I was very saddened to hear the news of Jingqi's death. I have known and worked with Jingqi for best part of twenty years. We worked closely shortly after her appointment as lecturer when we were both Admission officers for our respective programmes. Her legacy in what she achieved lives on in having helped secure the future for staff in the School. Jingqi was focussed, professional and always a pleasure. The world is poorer for her loss.

Message from e-card by Gaby Roch:

My deepest condolences to Jingqi's family. Although I only knew Jingqi for a brief time she always came across as warm and friendly and made me feel welcome when I joined the department.
She will be sorely missed.

Message from e-card by Adrian Podoleanu:

It is with great sadness to realise that Jingqi left us so early. While
gentle and kind, she was at the same time full of passion and energy in her
profession and we will miss her valuable contribution to the subjects she
dedicated all her life to.
She will remain in our memory as a very much appreciated colleague,
fondly remembered by all who knew her.
My deepest sympathy to her family.

Message from e-card by Gunnar Möller:

I warmly recall the welcome Jingqi offered when I first arrived SPS.
As my academic mentor she had a lot of useful advice to offer, just as well as being open for a casual chat whenever we met. Whenever we spoke, her passion for teaching and her research impressed me a lot.
I feel deeply for your loss.

Message from e-card by Emma Pugh:

I was very sad to hear of Jingqi's passing. I remember when I
started as a new lecturer the genuinely warm welcome she gave
me and help in settling in at Kent. She will be greatly missed and
I offer my sincere condolences.

Message from e-card by Michael Went:

I worked in SPS during Jingqi’s 20 years at Kent. I remember her as a very dedicated colleague who always contributed fully to the success of the School. I am very sorry for your loss and extend my deepest condolences.

Message from e-card by Gavin Mountjoy

Jingqi was a very fine colleague without whom our School would not have had the success that it has. She impressed me greatly with her calm strength and hard work, and I always enjoyed chatting with her. She will always be part of my memories of the School.
With deepest sympathy for your loss.

Message from e-card by Anna Corrias:

I will remember Jingqi as a good colleague and a very nice person.
She was always caring and interested in other people. My deepest condolences at this sad time

Message from e-card by Vicky Mason:

I am so sorry to hear of this loss. I had Jingqi as my lecturer and then worked alongside her in SPS. She was always a pleasure to talk to, so friendly and kind. If I remember correctly, her daughter attended our Space School
one year. Since then we would often talk about her daughter and
how well she was doing, Jingqi was clearly so proud of Yun and her achievements. Wishing her family lots of love at this sad time

Message from e-card by Silvia Ramos:

I am very sorry for her family's loss. Jingqi was a kind and caring and a very good colleague. She always gave her best to her research and her teaching and we are grateful for all she did for the School during her time with us.
My best wishes in this difficult time.

Message from e-card by Manuel:

So sorry to hear about Jingqi's passing. My condolences to her family.

Message from e-card by Aaron Berko:

My deepest condolences to you. Dr Jingqi was such a kindhearted person. I will never forget her smile and her gentle voice whenever she spoke to me in the corridors of SPS. She will be greatly missed.

Message from e-card by Stuart Gibson:

My deepest condolences to the family. I worked with Jingqi for 14 years. We talked about research, teaching and life in the School of Physical Sciences in
general. The conversation would often turn to family. Jingqi was immensely proud of her daughter.

Message from e-card by Donna:

I first met Jingqi when I joined SPS in 2010. She made me feel welcome straight away. We used to say hello most mornings as our offices were on the same corridor. We also use to bump into each other in the Supermarket! My
deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this sad time.

Message from e-card by Mark Burchell:

I always had great respect for Jingqi and will miss her. She had a quiet smile. I can only send her family my thoughts at this sad time.

Message from e-card by Spartaco:

Jingqi was a lovely person. We used to chat in the tearoom and I have always
enjoyed her company.
She will be sorely missed.

Message from e-card by Chris Shepherd:

My deepest condolences and thoughts are with you all at
this difficult time. I taught alongside Jingqi for many
years and know how caring she was towards both colleagues and students.
She will be missed.

Message from e-card by Anna Rye:

I am so sorry for your loss and extend to you my deepest condolences.

Message from e-card by James Redmond:

I knew Jingqi well from my 8 years with SPS. I always found her to be caring to both our students and staff. I am sorry for your loss and send my deepest condolences.

Message from e-card by Tobias von der Haar:

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Although I only knew Jingqi in passing, I appreciated her scholarship and her caring for her students.

Message from e-card by Nigel Mason:

I was very sad to hear of Jingqi's death. I only had the pleasure to know Jingqi a short time but found her to be caring and dedicated. I recall a very
pleasant evening with her attending a lecture and talking to students afterwards. May she rest in peace. My heartfelt condolences to you and your
family.

Message from e-card by Kim Harty:

My condolences to the family. Jingqi was one of my original
Lecturers and Convenors and I was lucky to have had the opportunity to know and work with her.

Message from e-card by Alan Chadwick:

Jingqi, we will miss your reliability and your smile!

My sympathies to you Longyun and Shushu. When you all had my family over, Ahyi would insist on feeding us the best of dishes she’d made. Her hospitality and nurturing nature blessed us. I ran into her a few times while on my run through the university campus, and it was always a joy to do so, as I knew she was also one who was keen to embrace the beauty of nature on her leisurely strolls.

I first met Jingqi in 2009, when I interviewed for starting a PhD with her. From the very start, I was struck by how pleasant, welcoming and kind she was. I started my PhD with her later the same year. She supported me throughout and was understanding of any difficulties and helpful without fail. She was friendly to everyone, helpful and always tried to make available every chance for people to succeed. She inspired me in her dedication. I began working at the University after completing my studies with Jingqi as a colleague. In this, too, she was immensely supportive and I continued to learn a great deal from her. I have no doubt that she has brought a bright and friendly light to the lives of so many. It has been my privilege to have known her.

We first met Jingqi and Fei in Hull during 1994-1995 and have kept in contact for 27 years since then, holding an unbreakable and long-lasting friendship. Jingqi, Fei and Yunyun visited us in Huddersfield in 1998 when Yunyun played with our daughter. The cherished memory was like happening yesterday.

For many years, Jingqi has been my aspirating source, both in academic and personal life and an unreachable role model. She is a gifted scientist with talent, hardworking and perseverance. She is also a dedicated wife and mother and a thoughtful and caring friend. I have so many good memories of our telephone chats and the highly similar thoughts we shared.

Jingqi’s love and quality of life leave an indelible imprint in our memories …

“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years!”

May Jingqi's soul be peaceful forever …

Auntie Miao was a quiet but warm presence in our Hull circle of friends. She was dedicated to her field and family and was a great inspiration to all of us. May she rest in peace.

Jinqi,
You were brave,
You were clever,
You were caring,
You were a fighter.
Your your memory will always shine as candle with a warm bright light,
to give your family - I know you were so proud of - strength. 
I hope you have found peace.
You will be sadly missed – Maria (colleague Jinqi welcomed to the SPS family)

Jingqi was our colleague in the School of Physical Sciences, University of Kent. We are greatly saddened to learn that she has passed away due to illness. 
We always valued having Jingqi as a colleague. She worked hard for our School, and made key contributions, including a large amount of undergraduate teaching. Although we are not expert in her research field, we can see that she had success, supervising a number of postgraduate research students, and publishing well-cited papers. One of her PhD students is now a Lecturer in our School. We found her research achievements all the more impressive because she changed her specialism from engineering to astrophysics during her academic career. 
We know from conversations with Jingqi that she cared deeply about her teaching and research, and she was always motivated to do these activities to the best possible standard. At the same time she was a private, calm, and modest person. She was a true scholar, and we will always be inspired by her dedication, hard work, and fortitude.
We had social conversations with Jingqi over the years and she spoke with the greatest admiration about her daughter's talents and academic career. 
Our deepest sympathy to Jingqi's family and friends.
Gavin Mountjoy and Anna Corrias

Jingqi joined Kent about the same time as me, and with Glenn we shared the struggles, stresses and triumphs of creating a new astronomy group. Throughout all that time Jingqi was always thoughtful and kind, and like others have said, her calm kindness made our corner of the world a better place to be. I remember Jingqi speaking with loving pride about her daughter, and it's wonderful to have the privilege of seeing the family photos on this site. My sincere condolences to her family and to everyone else who also knew her.

It is so lovely to see those pictures of Jingqi's life! I worked with Jingqi at the School of Physical Sciences. She was kind, warm, thouhgtful and hard working. Definitively someone who made a positive impact in this world. We were very luck to have her as a colleague for many years.

Such beautiful pictures! I was Jingqi's student and later a colleague. She was such a lovely kind person, always asking me about my children. She spoke often about her daughter and it was clear how immensely proud she was! I feel very lucky to have known her. 

This is a wonderful site and it was lovely to browse through the photos. I was Head of School while Jingqi was a lecturer/senior lecturer. She was a very thoughtful and delightful woman, and was always a pleasure to work with. For me it is a privilege and an honour to have known her.

I only had the privilege of knowing Jingqi for four years but am proud to have been the Head of the School of Physical Sciences at Kent when she was appointed. My memory is of a lovely, gentle and kindly lady who brought us something undeniably special when we were struggling through difficult times. My heart goes out to her family. May she rest in eternal peace.

Lovely photos, precious moments, bring smiles in the tears.

Jingqi, a dearly friend with kind soft loving heart, your sweet smile will always be remembered in the hearts of your families and friends!

That Wednesday, I suddenly thought of you, wondering how you were since last August and thinking that I should WeChat you soon. Then the shock came on Friday. I couldn’t believe that I would never be able to reach you by telephone, email or WeChat again. 
You are a beautiful soul that graced this world. I will always remember you, of your soft and sweet voice, your kindness, your strength and determination, most of all, your love and devotion to your loved ones. 

What a lovely collection of photos - it is a privilege to see them and share some sense of JinQi's early life and of her family. She was a kind, sweet and very dear colleague, liked and respected by all, who made SPS a better and happier place to be.