For the first time in 800 years, a woman is about to be
appointed as VC of Oxford University.
The University of Oxford is to appoint its first female
vice-chancellor since its records began nearly 800
years ago, after Prof Louise Richardson was
nominated for the university’s most senior office.
Richardson, currently the principal and vice-
chancellor of St Andrews University, is an expert on
the growth of terrorist movements.
She held a succession of high-profile positions at
Harvard until she was appointed to lead St Andrews
in 2009.
Students and staff hailed the nomination as a
momentous event in Oxford’s history. Richardson,
56, told the Guardian she hoped her nomination
would inspire current and potential female
undergraduates. (UK Guardian)
0 comments :
Post a Comment