Steps to take now
1. Check you are eligible to vote
2. Get in touch with us by 5pm UK time (UTC+1) on 2 May 2025 if you want to register for online voting
About the election
The Chancellor plays a key role in the life of the collegiate University. The person elected is the University’s formal and ceremonial head, and while they have no executive responsibilities, they will play a vital part in Cambridge’s public-facing activities, fundraising, and in providing advice to senior members of the University.
For the first time, voting in the election will be online as well as in person in Cambridge, so that more of our global community of eligible alumni can take part alongside senior members of the University and the Colleges.
These web pages are the main source of information about this election:
- the timetable for voting
- information for eligible alumni about registering to vote online
- information for those wishing to stand for election
- information for those that wish to support a candidate's nomination
Information is available for alumni who wish to book in for the conferment of degrees in absence