Oxford University yesterday unveiled its diverse range of bidders for the role of Chancellor, which includes one who hopes to be the first black female in the role
But Oxford University's longlist of candidates for its next Chancellor is quite a different story - with 11 women making the cut.
She comes from a working-class background and is currently the chair of the inquiry into the murder of Sarah Everard. The race was sparked by Lord Patten of Barnes retiring from his position, which is ceremonial but involves giving advice to the Vice Chancellor. There is also Cambridge University Conservative Association committee member Francisc Vladovici-Poplauschi, whose pitch is: 'Why not pick a random?'The list also contained former Tory leader Lord Hague, former Labour spin doctor Lord Mandelson, former universities minister Lord Willets and former Attorney General Dominic Grieve, all of whom have already been announced.
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