Irish Professor To Become First Female To Lead Oxford University

Irish Professor Louise Richardson has been nominated as Oxford University’s first ever female vice-chancellor. Professor Richardson, who was born in Waterford and completed her BA in Trinity College Dubin, is currently principal at St. Andrew’s University and is set to begin her new role at the start of next year, subject to the approval of the Congregation. Hillary Clinton (L) pictured with Prof. Louise Richardson (R). The nominating committee, led by Oxford’s chancellor Lord Patton of Barnes, stated that the panel had been “deeply impressed” by Professor Richardson’s commitment to the values of the university. She will be the first female holder of the post since the first leader was appointed in 1230. “Oxford is one of the world’s great universities,” Prof. Richardson said. Kate Middleton sits alongside Prof. Louise Richardson. “I feel enormously privileged to be given the opportunity to lead this remarkable institution during an exciting time for higher education.” Along with her BA in History from TCD, Prof. Richardson also holds an MA in Political Science from the University of California, and an MA and PhD in Government from Harvard University.