Chris Patten.
THE Chancellor of Oxford University has been given a leading role in an association of leading universities in Europe.
Lord Patten of Barnes has been appointed chairman of the board of trustees for The Europaeum – an association promoting collaboration between European universities.
He said: “Today, we need The Europaeum more than ever before and I am delighted to take on this new challenge.”
Dr Andrew Graham, former master of Balliol, and Dr Hartmut Mayer, Fellow of St. Peter’s College were also given roles.
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