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The Chancellor
The Chancellor is President of the General Council and nominates an Assessor in the University Court.
The Chancellor is elected by the University’s General Council, and remains Chancellor for life. Degrees are conferred by him, or by the Vice-Chancellor.
His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has held the position of Chancellor of the University since 1953.
In its 150 years of existence, only seven individuals have held this position, the highest in the University.
In 2002, HRH Prince Philip opened the Chancellor’s Building in the University’s new Medical School.
The Chancellor’s Awards, first awarded in 2003, recognise outstanding contributions to the University through teaching or research by staff members.
Previous Chancellors of the University
- 1946 - 1953 The Marquis of Linlithgow
- 1937 - 1946 Baron Tweedsmuir of Elsfield
- 1930 - 1937 Sir James Matthew Barrie, Bt.
- 1891 - 1930 The Earl of Balfour
- 1868 - 1891 The Right Hon. John Inglis
- 1859 - 1868 Baron Brougham and Vaux
Photograph courtesy of Anthony Buckley & Constantine, London and with kind permission of Buckingham Palace.
This article was published on Jul 21, 2008