In memoriam: Ed Nozeman

We share the sad news that Em. Prof Ed F. Nozeman passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 13 2025. Ed was born on Feb 21, 1943.

Ed was a well-respected professor of real estate development, active in the field until his very last day. It was only last month that Ed completed his research on ‘Ethics in the Real Estate Industry,’ that will be published later this year. Ed Nozeman obtained his MSc Human Geography and Planning at University Utrecht, and his PhD at VU University Amsterdam.

Ed greatly enjoyed working in Groningen, especially his interactions with students and scholars. He remained in office after his emeritus in 2007, and would be present in the office on Thursdays. Last week, he indicated that he started at the University of Groningen Sept 1, 2000, and that his 25 year anniversary was coming close and a good reason to complete his studies.

We will miss Ed profoundly. We have strongly valued his conversation, as he shared his knowledge, kindness, humor, and insights over the many lunches, dinners, and train rides together with him. We have good memories and will keep Ed’s ideas and spirit with us forever. Remembering Ed is: to embrace possibilities, to accept failure and forgiveness, and enjoy the good life. Ed was an amiable man, and we will deeply miss a dedicated colleague and a good friend.