Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh

Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh

The Chancellor is the titular head of the University of Edinburgh. Their duties include conferring degrees, promoting the University's image throughout the world, and furthering its interests, both within Scotland and beyond.

The position was created in 1858; prior to this the University was governed by the Lord Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council of Edinburgh.[1]

The current Chancellor is The Princess Royal.

List of Chancellors of the University of Edinburgh

References

  1. ^ Edinburgh University Library: PARQs: U to Z
  2. ^ http://www.ed.ac.uk/news/all-news/chancellor-040411

External links

v · HRH The Princess Royal · Rector: Iain Macwhirter · Principal: Professor Sir Timothy O'Shea
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