The candidacy for the chancellor of Oxford has diversified with 38 candidates, including an anti-woke clergyman, a left-wing activist, and a Zumba instructor, reflecting changing times.
Jonathan Black remarked on the shift from traditional selection methods, noting the importance of a more open approach to address the contemporary challenges faced by the university.
With 26,000 alumni and 5,000 faculty eligible to vote online, this election sees significant engagement compared to just 8,000 participants in Chris Patten's 2003 election.
The new electoral process promises a more representative choice for the symbolic yet prestigious role of chancellor, now being defined under very different circumstances.
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