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."
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...
Oxford Chancellor criticises campaigns to remove Rhodes statue as ‘hypocrisy’
Oxford University Chancellor, Lord Chris Patten, has labelled calls to “throw the Rhodes statue in the Thames” as “hypocrisy”, because the Rhodes Trust funds...
Chancellor condemns “fascistic” safe spaces
Lord Patten calls safe-spaces and no-platforming "fundamentally offensive"
King of Spain tours Oxford during state visit
Felipe VI chose to end his state visit with a topical speech at the Bodleian Library
Lord Patten condemns Brexit immigration plans
The Chancellor of Oxford University has called on the government to stop treating foreign students as “economic migrants”
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
Sajid Javid “should have been out on his ear”, says Lord Patten
Oxford University Chancellor defends "the rule of law" and the right of the High Court to rule on Brexit, after Sajid Javid's comments on Thursday
