Some see him as a beacon of hope for making Oxford's campus more diverse, while others dismiss this effort as 'laughable.'
Some see him as a beacon of hope for making Oxford's campus more diverse, while others dismiss this effort as "laughable."The ex-cricketer politician has been imprisoned since August last year, facing over a hundred charges, most of which remain unresolved. / Photo: DPA
While the chancellorship has traditionally attracted former politicians and statesmen, it has historically been the domain of elite, white men. There has never been a female chancellor in Oxford's history, and the list of past chancellors includes numerous statesmen, lords andIf elected, Imran Khan would break this pattern, becoming the first non-white, South Asian, and Muslim to hold the prestigious position.
This is why this job attracts specifically retired politicians, “whose name recognition serves the University well in terms of its public relations and ability to attract donors,” says Faisal Devji, a history professor at Oxford. “I do think he has a strong shot at winning. He could get a lot of support from people who value the international and diverse perspective he brings,” the 20-year-old student tellsPakistan's jailed former PM Imran Khan applies for the position of Oxford University chancellor, competing against Tony Blair and Boris Johnson
“I haven’t a clue as to who will win the election. I hope it isn’t Khan,” says Louie, a PPE student at Oxford, just like what Imran Khan once was.
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