Leaked email reveals active politicians will not be considered for Oxford chancellorship
"An email leaked to The Telegraph, sent to Oxford academics by University registrar Gillian Aitken, stated that “members of legislatures or those active in politics” will be blocked from becoming the next chancellor. Until now Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Imran Khan were considered popular contenders for the role, which has also previously been occupied by Oliver Cromwell and Harold Macmillan."
Oxford University changes electoral process for new Chancellor
"The University of Oxford has announced changes to the regulations governing how the next Chancellor will be elected. A new Chancellor’s Election Committee, consisting of a few internal University representatives, will decide which candidates can be eligible for election"
Oxford’s Chancellor elections to be held online for the first time
Oxford’s Chancellor elections will be held online for the first time in the University’s history, following Lord Patten’s announcement of his retirement.
University Chancellor Lord Patten announces retirement
University of Oxford Chancellor Lord Christopher Patten has publicly announced his wish to retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, ending his...
Interview: George Osborne
The first impression that I get of George Osborne is that he is a man in a hurry – both literally and figuratively. After...
Chancellor condemns “fascistic” safe spaces
Lord Patten calls safe-spaces and no-platforming "fundamentally offensive"
Oxford Chancellor criticises “ham-fisted” Higher Education bill
Lord Patten joins House of Lords revolt over bill which opponents claim risks the “marketisation” of university sector
