Bath Spa University has announced that multi-award winning actor Jeremy Irons has formally accepted an invitation to become their first Chancellor.
Jeremy Irons is an internationally renowned actor, with numerous film, television and stage credits to his name.
He has been honoured many times for his work, including receiving the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal as Claus von Bülow in Reversal of Fortune.
His vast experience in the arts he will bring creative insight to Bath Spa University and influence our vision to be the leading university for creativity, culture and enterprise.
Speaking about his appointment, Jeremy Irons said: “I am delighted and honoured to have been elected the first Chancellor of Bath Spa University. I look forward to playing a part in the University’s growing success and international renown.
“Being a believer in the importance of integrated education I am delighted to see the education and research happening at Bath Spa moving in this direction.
“Having been educated at Sherborne, trained and apprenticed at the Bristol Old Vic, including a run at the Theatre Royal Bath, it feels right for me to accept this role.
“I hope that my international visibility will be a further aid in attracting students from both this country and overseas. I look forward to my tenure.”
The Chancellor is the ceremonial figurehead of the university and plays an important ambassadorial role for the University.
An investiture ceremony will take place in the autumn when Jeremy Irons will formally be installed as Chancellor of Bath Spa University.