Former Pakistan PM out of the race to become Chancellor of this foreign university, three Indians made their place

The new Chancellor of Oxford University will replace former Hong Kong Governor Lord Patten, who has been in office for 21 years, after he retires in the Trinity term of 2024.

London-based Oxford University, considered one of the oldest educational institutions in the world, released a list of 38 finalists from the applications received for the election of its new Vice Chancellor on Wednesday. While former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been excluded from this list. At the same time, the names of Indian origin Ankur Shiv Bhandari, Nirpal Singh Paul Bhangal and Pratik Tarwadi are included. Let's know about these three...

Ankur Shiv Bhandari

Ankur Shiv Bhandari is a citizen of Indian origin and has been the first Indian-origin mayor of Bracknell city of London. His claim is getting attention because he has not only been the mayor of a city in England but he also has experience of running a large institution. His tenure as mayor was quite popular.

Nirpa Singh Paul Bhangal

Nirpa Singh Paul Bhangal is a professor of international entrepreneurship by profession. He has worked as a visiting professor in universities across the world, including Oxford. Apart from this, he has considerable experience in developing new courses. Not only this, his contact with people from the world's leading global economy, from understanding and behaving in a multi-cultural environment, also strengthens his claim.

Prateek Tarwadi

Prateek Tarwadi is a medical professional by profession. He has done a lot of work on forensics and toxicology. He has also done research on more than 24 subjects, including the role of bite marks in forensic investigation. He has contacts with renowned research experts from institutions around the world, which strengthens his claim.

This ability is given the most attention

For the election of the Chancellor of Oxford University, the Chancellor Election Committee considers four aspects. But she pays the most attention to the fact that the applicant comes from a particular field, how much understanding he has, and how much extraordinary work he has done in that field.

The top five applicants will be selected through online voting.

After the names of the top 38 applicants selected by the University Vice Chancellor Selection Committee are revealed, now there will be two phases of voting. In this, the university convocation, which includes the staff and graduates of Oxford University, will elect the Chancellor through an online medium.

What is the voting process?

During the first phase of voting starting from October 28, voters will prepare a list according to the ranking of their preferred candidates. In this, they can include many or all if they want, but it will be necessary to give a ranking. The names of the top 5 candidates will be released on November 4. After this, the second phase of voting will start from November 18 in which the name of the new Chancellor of the University will be decided. The name of the new Chancellor of Oxford University will be announced on November 25.

The tenure will be for 10 years.

The tenure of the new Vice Chancellor of the University has been fixed for 10 years. Earlier there was a provision to remain Chancellor till retirement but recently the rules of the University have been changed and the tenure has been limited to ten years. The Chancellor of Oxford University is responsible for fundraising for the University as well as going as a representative of the University in various programs of the country and the world.