There have been three nominations for the prestigious role of Professor of Oxford Poetry.
Geoffrey Hill, Paula Claire and Seán Haldane are all in the running.Of the three, Geoffrey Hill is the favourite to win. He needs just 12 Oxford graduates as nominees, but has already secured the support of 49 serving dons.
Following the scandals that surrounded last year’s election process, a new voting system is now in place. Graduates will be able to vote online as well in person over a period of time.
Nominations for the role succeeding Sir Christopher Ricks close on May 5. Voting will take place between 21 May and 16 June. The winner is named on 18 June.
