Oxford University has been accused of moving away from its democratic process for selecting its next Chancellor, with no public discussion, sparking outrage among the academic community and observers. Traditionally, the University allowed anyone with enough nominations to stand for election and anyone qualified to vote. This open process has been a hallmark of the University's approach to governance. However, recent developments indicate a shift towards a more controlled selection process. This change has been met with criticism, with some calling it a 'stitch-up' and expressing concerns over the impact on the University's democratic values. Meanwhile, an explorer and adventurer, who has traveled to more than 100 countries, has been announced as the new chancellor of the University, intensifying the controversy.
🎓 Oxford University accused of ‘stitch-up’ over election of new chancellor https://t.co/tOATB47s38
“A dissertation on nuclear disarmament education” If I did a Masters on “David Beckham education” that wouldn’t mean I could curl a ball into the top bins. This is a set of Humanities qualifications that have nothing to do with nuclear physics, the only field that matters here. https://t.co/zg6964Isly
‘The ultimate test has to be the academic excellence of the candidate.’ David Abulafia: 👇https://t.co/IPPcGjxvC4
Great thread on Supermac’s election as Chancellor of Oxford. The election following his death was also lots of fun for those of us there at the time. https://t.co/x3j8X8mTnU
🧵Given the Chancellorship of Oxford University is in the news, a thread on perhaps the most memorable contest in the post’s history. It’s 1960 and the death of Lord Halifax has left many an honorific role vacant - including the head of England’s oldest university. https://t.co/QztI8xq4bt
An explorer and adventurer who has travelled to more than 100 countries has been announced as the new chancellor of a university https://t.co/UfRj9dI24D
No! @UniofOxford this is an outrage. One of the joys of the University is that anyone with enough nominations can stand, and anyone qualified can vote. This is appalling. https://t.co/Va9tY8UPRD
A stitch-up in Oxford: with no public discussion the University has decided to move away from democracy when choosing its next Chancellor. https://t.co/hlFgBOGxTc