Tutors and a fellow students have paid tribute to former University of Leicester student and reservist soldier Craig Roberts who died during SAS selection training in the Brecon Beacons.
Lance Corporal Craig Roberts, 24, from Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, and another soldier died on the hottest day of the year in Wales at the weekend.
Mr Roberts, who lived in London and was a maths teacher in Lewisham, graduated from the University of Leicester's economics department in 2010.
Samuel Smithers, PhD researcher and associate tutor in the economics department, said: "I remember Craig - he and I were in the same cohort both graduating in 2010.
"He was a hardworking, highly perseverant man who always wore a smile.
"It is a tragic loss of life for somebody who clearly had a lot of life to give."
Professor Ali al-Nowaihi, admissions tutor and course director for the BSc degrees in economics at the University of Leicester, said: "It is with great sadness that I received the news of the death of Craig Roberts in the line of duty.
"Mr Roberts graduated in the summer of 2010 with a 2.1 class BSc (Hon) degree in banking and finance from the University of Leicester.
"He demonstrated excellent leadership qualities and yet was a good team member. He passed my module with the good first class mark.
"My strong view was that Craig was a very promising young man. Independent, strong willed and determined.
"We discussed possible future advanced postgraduate studies. "Had he applied, I would not have hesitated in taking him on as a PhD student.
"His tragic death is a great loss to humanity."
A spokesperson for the University of Leicester said: "We are saddened by this tragic news and our thoughts are with Craig's family at this time of sorrow.
"Craig completed a three-year Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree in our economics department in 2010.
"He graduated with an honours degree having studied banking and finance and had a bright future ahead of him.
"His death at such an early age in these circumstances is very tragic indeed."
Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond said there will be a "full service inquiry" into the deaths on the Brecon Beacons.
It is thought six soldiers collapsed on Saturday. One remains seriously ill.
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