Former foreign secretary and Conservative Party leader William Hague has been elected as the new chancellor of the University of Oxford. Lord Hague, who graduated from Magdalen College in 1982, will be formally inaugurated into the predominantly ceremonial role in the new year.

Mr. Hague, a former leader of Britain’s Conservative Party, was chosen in a vote by his fellow alumni to lead the elite university.

William Hague has become the 160th chancellor of Oxford University. The Chancellor of Oxford University is the ceremonial head, overseeing key events and guiding the institution's legacy. This historical role dates back to the 13th century.

William Hague has beaten Peter Mandelson to become chancellor of the University of Oxford. It was announced on Wednesday that the former Conservative Party leader, 63, has been elected. Earlier this month he warned former Labour spinner Mr Mandelson could not be both the UK’s next ambassador to the US and chancellor.

Newly elected Oxford University chancellor William Hague said cancel culture is 'absolutely wrong' following protests against Professor Kathleen Stock.

William Hague, a former British foreign minister and onetime leader of the Conservative Party, was elected on Wednesday as the next chancellor of the University of Oxford, a largely ceremonial role which dates back centuries.

Former Conservative leader William Hague has been elected chancellor of Oxford University, beating Labour peer Peter Mandelson among others to the job.

William Hague has realised his dream to return as boss of his favourite educational establishment – that's Oxford University, not Wath-upon-Dearne Comprehensive.