I am a friend of Rosie's from her "other life". I was so shocked by the news. I knew her as a truly passionate and enthusiastic teacher and great companion in foreign lands. I particularly remember a night in Vancouver with Rosie, friends and oysters! Rosie was a National Teaching Fellow, an accolade recieved by 50 university lecturers each year for outstanding learning and teaching activities. Rosie has just said that she was looking forward to being much more involved in the Association's activities and I was looking forward to working more closely with her. Many of the National Teaching Fellows have expressed their deep regret at her passing and their great memories of their friendship. I hope the family will not mind my attending her funeral to pay my respects and those of her many friends in the Higher Education community.