Oxford University has formerly revealed all 38 chancellor candidates.

This follows Lord Patten’s retirement at the end of Trinity Term 2024 after 21 years as chancellor of the university.

The chancellor is the titular head of Oxford University and presides over several key ceremonies while also chairing the committee to elect the vice-chancellor.

In addition to these formal duties, the chancellor undertakes advocacy, advisory and fundraising work, acting as an ambassador for the university at a range of national and international events.

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William Hague (left) is an official candidate for the role.William Hague (left) is an official candidate for the role.

The post has been occupied continuously at Oxford since 1224, exactly 800 years.

Members of Convocation, consisting of staff and graduates of the University, will now vote online to elect Lord Patten’s successor.

A spokesperson for the institution on Wednesday morning said: “Oxford University can today confirm that 38 candidates have successfully submitted applications for the role of Chancellor.

“Applications were considered by the Chancellor’s election committee solely on the four exclusion criteria set out in the university's regulations.

“All applicants have been notified whether their submissions have been successful.”

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The University of Oxford.The University of Oxford. (Image: Ben Seymour via UnSplash)

Among those competing for the role is former Conservative Party leader William Hague as well as former Labour politician Peter Mandelson.

In the first round of voting in the week commencing Monday, October 28, voters will have the opportunity to rank as many candidates as they choose.

William Hague William Hague (Image: Naomi Gabrielle Photography / News UK / PA Wire)The top five candidates, who will be announced in the week commencing Monday, November 4, will proceed to the second round of voting, which will take place in the week commencing Monday, November 18.

The University of Oxford also revealed on Wednesday the rough time period for when the new chancellor will be announced.

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A spokesperson for the historic institution informed that the new chancellor will be announced in the week of Monday, November 25.

Oxford’s incoming chancellor will be in post for a fixed term of no more than 10 years in accordance with amendments to University statutes enacted earlier this year.

The full list of candidates is as follows:

Aftab, Sidra

Ahmad, Hasanat

Ammora, Ayham

Angiolini, Elish

Baig, Anwar

Bhandari, Ankur Shiv

Bhangal, Nirpal Singh Paul

Bilal, Kashif

Bruce, Alastair

Callaghan, George

Casely-Hayford, Margaret

Catlin, Graham

Connor, Mei Rose

Dandy, Emma

Farooqi, Azeem

Firth, Matthew

Grieve, Dominic

Hague, William

Heiming, Lyn Michelle

Ivatts, Benjamin

Kay, Simon

Mandelson, Peter

Miake-Lye, Ryn

Moxham, Angie

Muhammad Hafiz Shaikh, Shaikh Aftab Ahmad Javaid

Parr-Reid, Maxim

Pasha, Alam

Pethiyagoda, Kadira

Rauf, Kashmaila

Royall, Jan

Shah, Talha

Shapoo, Abrar ul Hassan

Stratton, Harry

Tajik, Tanya

Tarvadi, Pratik

Vladovici Poplauschi, Francisc

Wang, Xingang

Willetts, David

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