Huge congratulations to Lord Hague of Richmond (1979) who has been elected Chancellor of the University of Oxford.
Lord Hague attended Magdalen College in 1979 to study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, the first in his family to go to university. While here, he became President of the Oxford Union, led the Oxford University Conservative Association, and graduated in 1982 with First Class Honours. He has always said that Oxford transformed his life.
Thank you to my fellow Oxonians for placing such confidence in me. I regard being elected as the Chancellor of our university as the greatest honour of my life
Lord hague
In his statement to become Chancellor, he highlighted the importance of collaboration, combining respect for Oxford’s traditions with a clear focus on the future. He reflected on his role in shaping the Campaign for Oxford, which brought people together to secure the university’s long-term success.
Lord Hague also emphasised the need to balance modern challenges with Oxford’s values, stating, “We must embrace modernity while treasuring our history.” His vision focused on protecting freedom of speech, tackling the challenges of higher education funding, and ensuring Oxford leads the way in groundbreaking scientific and technological progress.
We look forward to seeing Lord Hague’s vision for Oxford come to life and extend our support for his efforts to ensure future generations of students are empowered by the same transformative experience that shaped his journey.
Lord Hague will be formally inaugurated as Chancellor early in the New Year and serve for a term of 10 years. He becomes the 160th recorded Chancellor in the University’s history, a role that dates back at least 800 years. We look forward to welcoming Lord Hague back to College in his new role.
Congratulations also go to Dominic Grieve KC (1975) for his campaign.
Having two alumni in this election reflects the contributions Magdalen graduates continue to make to public life, and we’re very proud of both of them.