Former Labour minister Chris Smith elected Cambridge chancellor Peer who served as culture minister defeats broadcaster Sandy Toksvig and former BP chief executive John Browne

Former Labour culture minister Chris Smith has been elected the next chancellor of the University of Cambridge
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This is the last day to vote in the election for the next Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
For those who have registered, please cast your vote online. The polls are open until 5 PM (UK time).
Thank you!
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Someone sent me this video clip.

(Just to be clear: flyposting isn’t my thing, but I’m all for the message! 😀😀)

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The link to Friday's conversation at the Cambridge Judge Business School.

A huge thanks to Kamiar Mohaddes and the audience for the great questions and post-seminar interactions.

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Today is the first of two days of in-person voting for the Chancellor of the University of Cambridge — from 10 am to 5 pm at the Senate House.
Your voice matters. Pease come and cast your vote.
Thank you very much.

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Now is the time to safeguard Cambridge’s future. Please vote for me online today, or in person on the 12th or 16th of July at the Senate House. Together, we can be guardians of our proud traditions and catalysts for transformational innovations.
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Diane, coming from you – someone I have admired so much and for so long – this truly means a great deal to me. Thank you very much.

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… attended by the Fellowship and their partners.

My sincere thanks go to James for all his hard work, and to the Fellowship for your truly wonderful support throughout.

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I'm deeply touched by your kind words, Satya. Thank you.

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“If I am elected, I will be an active, inclusive, and engaged Chancellor for a new era.”
A clip from the recent Cambridge Chancellor webinar.
(For more information on the election and to sign up for updates, please visit www.chancellorforanewera.co.uk . Thank you.)
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Here's a second clip from the recent Cambridge Chancellor Election webinar. This one covers a summary response to a question about the ceremonial aspects of the role.
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“Town and gown!”

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… of the Univerity of Cambridge — at a recent panel on innovation and economic growth.
(The charts below come from the University.)

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A Chancellor for a New Era

... anyone who may be interested in this election.
Your support and feedback mean a great deal as we all work together to help secure a future worthy of Cambridge’s extraordinary heritage.
Thank you.
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I am grateful for your support at this pivotal time for Cambridge and higher education more broadly.

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What a wonderful MA/PhD graduation weekend here at Cambridge!
Congratulations to all our students who have obtained their degrees, and to their families and friends.
Superb accomplishments all around!
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Warmest congratulations to our students on their graduation today!

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Staying in touch with Cambridge students, both past and present, has always been a true privilege. I deeply value my interactions with them, including Suwi Chibale. Thank you very much, Suwi, for your wonderful support.

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I am deeply grateful for the support of Arianna Huffington, a Cambridge graduate and a true trailblazer in media, health, wellbeing, and beyond.
I have long admired her compassion, commitment, and impact.
Many thanks, Arianna.
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I am deeply honoured to have the support of Sir Stephen Fry—a brilliant mind, national treasure, and cherished Cambridge alumnus whom I greatly admire.
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This photo is from the recent “Blues Dinner.”

Congratulations to all our students who earned a “Blue” or “Half Blue,” a significant Cambridge sporting achievement.

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A lovely early morning in Cambridge.

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I am deeply grateful to Michael Spence—Nobel Laureate, co-author, friend, and world-class human being—for his kind words regarding my candidacy for Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

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There's still time to register

Please see the links below 👇

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This is so incredibly kind and thoughtful of you, Lord Woolley. Thank you so very much.

(Please see my previous post for information on how to register for the election of the next chancellor of Cambridge University.)

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How to register for online voting You can vote in this election if: you have been awarded (in person or in absence) a qualifying degree (see also Degrees conferred under Statute B II 2) from the University of Cambridge at a degree

... to vote should find an email in their in-box, sometimes redirected to the spam folder, from the University with a link. If you cannot find yours, please email the University at Chancellor2025@admin.cam.ac.uk. Thank you.)

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Thank you so much, Simon—very kind of you. I am humbled by your support.

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This is so kind and thoughtful of you; Emily.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH to a wonderful Cambridge alumnus.

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Many thanks to Professor Hannah Fry, Cambridge’s Professor of the Public Understanding of Mathematics and a Fellow of Queens’, for her kind and thoughtful words.

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