A tribute to our dearly departed colleague and friend: An introduction to the Special Issue in memory of Prof. Paul Benneworth

Unlike most special issues that put a theory, concept, or method central, we are paying tribute to a person. At the beginning of what now has been a very long pandemic, our Prof. Paul Benneworth, unexpectedly passed away leaving behind not just an exciting and inspirational academic and professional career but also a personal legacy that combined a wicked sense of humour with the type of honest and personalized academic support that has fostered the careers of many of the contributors contained herein. Indeed, the fact that more than 3 years after his death, Paul’s research still lives on in the pieces contained herein, is a testament to the extent that he was engaged in important topics in the field. More importantly however, for each piece contained within this Special Edition, Paul’s legacy is shown through the way that he contributed value to projects and ideas, and also how he contributed to the personal and professional development of individuals.