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North Wales Chronicle
28-05-2025
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
Sandi Toksvig and Gina Miller hoping to become first female Cambridge chancellor
QI host and former The Great British Bake Off presenter Ms Toksvig and businesswoman Mrs Miller, who came to prominence bringing legal cases over Brexit, are in the race to become the first female Cambridge chancellor. Lord Smith, former Labour culture secretary under Tony Blair, and Lord Browne, former chief executive of BP, are also among the 10 candidates in the running for the historic position. The election comes after Lord Sainsbury of Turville announced last year that he intended to step down after more than a decade in the role. For the first time, voting in the election for a new chancellor will take place online, as well as in person in Cambridge. The chancellor is the university's formal and ceremonial head. They have no executive responsibilities, but they will be a part in the university's public-facing activities, fundraising, and advising senior members of the institution. Candidates standing to be the chancellor had to secure at least 50 nominations from alumni and current staff who are members of the Regent House, the university's governing body. The list of candidates vying for the role also includes Dr Mohamed El-Erian, president of Queens' College, Cambridge, activist Tony Booth, and Cambridge astrophysicist Professor Wyn Evans. In her statement, Mrs Miller said: 'Electing the first woman to the role – while not essential – would be powerful and symbolic, affirming Cambridge's commitment to modernity and equality.' Meanwhile, Ms Toksvig said in her candidate statement: 'The first known chancellor of Cambridge was Richard of Wetheringsett who served sometime between 1215 and 1232. 'After that we have had a plethora of other Richards, many Johns and an awful lot of Stephens. 'After over 800 years I wonder if it isn't time for a change?' In his statement, Professor Evans said: 'The best candidate for chancellor is an internal one who understands its current problems and is active in research, mentoring and teaching.' He added: 'If Cambridge needs a high-profile or celebrity chancellor to be noticed, we might as well give up and rebrand the university as a reality TV show: 'Keeping Up with the Cantabrigians'.' More than 34,500 alumni and current senior academic and professional staff have registered to vote online, which will take place between July 9 and 18. The university said it expects several thousand more to vote in person at the Senate House in Cambridge on July 12 or July 16. The new chancellor – who will be in post for a period of no more than 10 years – will be announced in the week beginning July 21. Here is the final list of the candidates: – Ayham Ammora – Ali Azeem – Tony Booth – John Browne – Mohamed El-Erian – Wyn Evans – Mark Mann – Gina Miller – Chris Smith – Sandi Toksvig
South Wales Argus
28-05-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Sandi Toksvig and Gina Miller hoping to become first female Cambridge chancellor
QI host and former The Great British Bake Off presenter Ms Toksvig and businesswoman Mrs Miller, who came to prominence bringing legal cases over Brexit, are in the race to become the first female Cambridge chancellor. Lord Smith, former Labour culture secretary under Tony Blair, and Lord Browne, former chief executive of BP, are also among the 10 candidates in the running for the historic position. The election comes after Lord Sainsbury of Turville announced last year that he intended to step down after more than a decade in the role. For the first time, voting in the election for a new chancellor will take place online, as well as in person in Cambridge. The chancellor is the university's formal and ceremonial head. They have no executive responsibilities, but they will be a part in the university's public-facing activities, fundraising, and advising senior members of the institution. Candidates standing to be the chancellor had to secure at least 50 nominations from alumni and current staff who are members of the Regent House, the university's governing body. The list of candidates vying for the role also includes Dr Mohamed El-Erian, president of Queens' College, Cambridge, activist Tony Booth, and Cambridge astrophysicist Professor Wyn Evans. In her statement, Mrs Miller said: 'Electing the first woman to the role – while not essential – would be powerful and symbolic, affirming Cambridge's commitment to modernity and equality.' Meanwhile, Ms Toksvig said in her candidate statement: 'The first known chancellor of Cambridge was Richard of Wetheringsett who served sometime between 1215 and 1232. 'After that we have had a plethora of other Richards, many Johns and an awful lot of Stephens. 'After over 800 years I wonder if it isn't time for a change?' In his statement, Professor Evans said: 'The best candidate for chancellor is an internal one who understands its current problems and is active in research, mentoring and teaching.' He added: 'If Cambridge needs a high-profile or celebrity chancellor to be noticed, we might as well give up and rebrand the university as a reality TV show: 'Keeping Up with the Cantabrigians'.' More than 34,500 alumni and current senior academic and professional staff have registered to vote online, which will take place between July 9 and 18. The university said it expects several thousand more to vote in person at the Senate House in Cambridge on July 12 or July 16. The new chancellor – who will be in post for a period of no more than 10 years – will be announced in the week beginning July 21. Here is the final list of the candidates: – Ayham Ammora – Ali Azeem – Tony Booth – John Browne – Mohamed El-Erian – Wyn Evans – Mark Mann – Gina Miller – Chris Smith – Sandi Toksvig
Western Telegraph
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Western Telegraph
Sandi Toksvig and Gina Miller hoping to become first female Cambridge chancellor
QI host and former The Great British Bake Off presenter Ms Toksvig and businesswoman Mrs Miller, who came to prominence bringing legal cases over Brexit, are in the race to become the first female Cambridge chancellor. Lord Smith, former Labour culture secretary under Tony Blair, and Lord Browne, former chief executive of BP, are also among the 10 candidates in the running for the historic position. The election comes after Lord Sainsbury of Turville announced last year that he intended to step down after more than a decade in the role. For the first time, voting in the election for a new chancellor will take place online, as well as in person in Cambridge. The chancellor is the university's formal and ceremonial head. They have no executive responsibilities, but they will be a part in the university's public-facing activities, fundraising, and advising senior members of the institution. Candidates standing to be the chancellor had to secure at least 50 nominations from alumni and current staff who are members of the Regent House, the university's governing body. The list of candidates vying for the role also includes Dr Mohamed El-Erian, president of Queens' College, Cambridge, activist Tony Booth, and Cambridge astrophysicist Professor Wyn Evans. In her statement, Mrs Miller said: 'Electing the first woman to the role – while not essential – would be powerful and symbolic, affirming Cambridge's commitment to modernity and equality.' Meanwhile, Ms Toksvig said in her candidate statement: 'The first known chancellor of Cambridge was Richard of Wetheringsett who served sometime between 1215 and 1232. 'After that we have had a plethora of other Richards, many Johns and an awful lot of Stephens. 'After over 800 years I wonder if it isn't time for a change?' In his statement, Professor Evans said: 'The best candidate for chancellor is an internal one who understands its current problems and is active in research, mentoring and teaching.' He added: 'If Cambridge needs a high-profile or celebrity chancellor to be noticed, we might as well give up and rebrand the university as a reality TV show: 'Keeping Up with the Cantabrigians'.' More than 34,500 alumni and current senior academic and professional staff have registered to vote online, which will take place between July 9 and 18. The university said it expects several thousand more to vote in person at the Senate House in Cambridge on July 12 or July 16. The new chancellor – who will be in post for a period of no more than 10 years – will be announced in the week beginning July 21. Here is the final list of the candidates: – Ayham Ammora – Ali Azeem – Tony Booth – John Browne – Mohamed El-Erian – Wyn Evans – Mark Mann – Gina Miller – Chris Smith – Sandi Toksvig
CairoScene
21-05-2025
- Business
- CairoScene
Egyptian Economist Nominated for Cambridge University Chancellor
Mohamed El-Erian, President of Queens' College, announces candidacy for Chancellor of Cambridge University. May 21, 2025 Mohamed El-Erian, an Egyptian-American economist and President of Queens' College at Cambridge University, has officially announced his candidacy for the position of Chancellor at Cambridge University. This role, held for a ten-year term, is a significant leadership position within the university. El-Erian, who has served as President of Queens' College for the past five years, has a longstanding relationship with Cambridge, having earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Queens' College and being awarded an honorary fellowship in 2013. He has contributed to various university committees and co-chaired the university's major fundraising campaign, Collegiate Cambridge, alongside Sir Harvey McGrath. His philanthropic efforts have significantly impacted the college and university, funding scholarships, research initiatives, fellowships, and the establishment of the Institute for Human Behavior and Economic Policy. El-Erian received over 250 nominations for the chancellorship, surpassing the required number and reflecting broad support from alumni and university members.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Top economist El-Erian says tariffs have put the era of U.S. exceptionalism ‘on pause'
Top economist Mohamed El-Erian said U.S. exceptionalism was 'on pause' and warned about the negative effects of a prolonged trade war. He said tariffs could be used as a tool for renegotiating better trade terms, but a longer trade war could harm the U.S. instead of protecting U.S. industry. Mohamed El-Erian, chief economic advisor at Allianz, said the era of U.S. exceptionalism is at a standstill, although it's still not over. El-Erian, who is also president of Queen's College at the University of Cambridge, told MarketWatch that he was not completely opposed to tariffs, but warned about the implications of a prolonged trade war on the U.S. as a whole. 'It's been put on pause,' El-Erian said of American exceptionalism. 'It's too early to say if the damage inflicted is irreversible.' El-Erian said that a strategy of elevating tariffs to work out better trade terms with other countries and then de-escalating could be beneficial, but the idea of levying tariffs to raise external revenue while also protecting U.S. industry makes little sense. 'Some of these objectives are contradictory,' he said, adding that this kind of move is 'liable to inflict collateral damage.' As a result of a prolonged trade war, other countries may put their own tariffs on China or start their own tariff escalations amongst each other, leading to higher prices worldwide. El-Erian's comments come as trade negotiations continue, with the U.K. most recently having struck a deal with the U.S. earlier this month. The U.S. maintained a 10% duty on most U.K. goods but lowered tariffs on a set number of British auto imports, and exempted U.K. steel and aluminum from tariffs. The U.K. agreed to eliminate tariffs on a quota of up to 13,000 metric tons of American beef and 1.4 billion liters of ethanol. Still, the Trump administration has been slow to reach agreements with other foreign countries, and last week the president said the government would set tariff rates for the rest of the world over the 'next couple of weeks,' adding that those rates would be higher than the 10% rate agreed to with the U.K. For years, the strong economy and exceptionalism of American industry led to 'the world outsourcing its savings to America,' El-Erian noted. Yet, it's unclear if this trend will continue in the future, as investors look to offload their American assets. On Monday, the 30-year Treasury yield hit 5%, after Moody's became the last credit agency to strip the U.S. of the highest credit rating possible. In a Monday post on X, El-Erian wrote that Moody's downgrade wasn't too consequential but was still 'enough to amplify the conversation about America's political ability to address its fiscal deficit and debt.' This story was originally featured on
