Initiator of the Empty Chair at the University of Bath graduation ceremonies.
The Empty Chair was first introduced by Brussels University in Belgium as a way to remember all those who would have loved to be at graduation, but are no longer with us.
Graduation is an important milestone for students and staff and a special event to celebrate their achievements with loved ones. But it can also be an emotional time for those missing important people from their lives. The Empty Chair helps to recognise those who are not here but are still very present in people's minds.