Khan’s ties to Oxford date back to 1974, when he completed his studies in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Keble College after attending Cambridge University.
Imran Khan excluded from race for Oxford University Chancellor. Former Prime Minister of Pakistan and founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has been eliminated from the race for the chancellorship of Oxford University. The university recently announced the list of eligible candidates, which includes 38 names approved for the upcoming election.
The chancellorship at Oxford University will be contested for the first time in 21 years. A prominent British legal firm, Matrix Chambers, deemed Khan ineligible due to his conviction, following a request for an opinion from the university administration.
The first round of voting for the new chancellor is set to begin on October 28, with a second round for the top five candidates scheduled for November 4. The announcement of the new chancellor will take place on November 25. The chancellor’s term can last up to a maximum of 10 years.
Among the candidates accepted by Oxford University are Sidra Aftab, Hasanat Ahmed, and Ayman Amoura. Other contenders include Anwar Baig, Kashif Bilal, and Azeem Farooqi, with former British Foreign Secretary William Hague being considered a strong contender for the position.
Imran Khan had submitted his application for the chancellorship on August 18, following encouragement from PTI leader Zulfi Bukhari, who shared the news on social media. The current chancellor, Chris Patten, announced his retirement in February 2024, leading to the call for new applications.
Imran Khan’s Connection to Oxford University
Khan’s ties to Oxford date back to 1974, when he completed his studies in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Keble College after attending Cambridge University. He also served as the captain of the Oxford cricket team during his time at the university.
Previously, he held the position of Chancellor at the University of Bradford from 2005 to 2014, stepping down after facing a campaign by some students for his removal, which ultimately did not succeed.
Khan’s exclusion from the chancellorship race marks a significant moment as Oxford prepares for a transition in leadership and highlights the ongoing implications of his legal challenges in the political arena.
