Tributes have been paid to a much-loved member of staff at the University of Glasgow after he sadly passed away.
Neil Miller worked at the Uni for 25 years after joining the West End institution in 2000.
The UoG team say he captured "countless key moments" while having a knack for "putting people at ease."
Neil passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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A University of Glasgow spokesperson said: "The University of Glasgow community is mourning the death of Neil Miller, a member of the Photographic Unit, who passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, following a short illness.
"Neil joined the University in September 2000 and spent the next 25 years helping to shape our visual legacy.
"During his time at UofG, Neil documented countless key moments of the lives of colleagues and students – from graduations and research breakthroughs to everyday campus life.
"Known for his warmth, creativity and professionalism, Neil built lasting relationships not just in the Library, where he was based, but right across UofG.
"He had a quiet confidence that put people at ease, always knowing just what to say to settle nerves and capture the perfect shot, no matter the occasion."
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Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to the "inspiration" he was.
Stephen McCann, Head of the Photographic Unit, said: “Neil was a superb colleague, and he will be greatly missed by us all.
"Neil was a wonderful photographer who had a way of making people feel at ease and that came through in every photo assignment he undertook.
"It was a privilege and inspiration to work with Neil for over 25 years and he will be sorely missed not just by the Photographic Unit team, myself, Stuart, India, and Sam but by a wide circle of friends and colleagues across the University.”
Siobhán Convery, Director of Library Collections, Information Services, said: “Neil was more than a photographer – he was a superb ambassador for the University.
"This has come as a great shock to all of us who had the privilege of working closely with him.
"I would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family as well his large network of UofG colleagues and friends.”
The spokesperson added: "Neil’s partner Helen and their daughter Rosie, his son Callum and all his family were very proud of Neil’s role and standing in the University.
"They take great comfort in all the messages of sympathy that have been shared already.
"We will share funeral arrangements in the coming weeks."
The university has invited people to share their memories of Neil HERE.
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