University of Cambridge (UK): Chris Smith elected new Chancellor

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Chris Smith, outgoing Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge, becomes the 109th Chancellor and will hold the office for ten years, announces the British university on 23/07/2025. He succeeds David Sainsbury, Chancellor since 2011, who chose to step down at 84 years old.

His election follows a process which attracted ten candidates. For the first...

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