The search has begun to find a successor for the current Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Richard.

Professor Richard was appointed for a seven-year term beginning in October, 2003. She will finish her term in September 2010. Seven years is the maximum time allowed for a Cambridge Vice-Chancellor to hold the position under the University’s Statutes and Ordinances.

The search can take many months and, given the importance of the role, the University is allowing itself plenty of time to select a successor.

Adverts will appear externally from today, Thursday 23 April.

Professor Frank Kelly, Chair of the committee overseeing the search for the new Vice-Chancellor, and Master of Christ's College said: “The University of Cambridge is one of the most distinguished universities in the world, and the role of Vice-Chancellor one of the most coveted. We are looking for a candidate who will build on the University’s sustained pursuit of academic excellence in both teaching and research, within its distinctive collegiate system”.

The Council of the University is now inviting applications for the office of Vice-Chancellor, the closing date for applications being June 1st.

 

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