The Chancellor is an advocate of the University working to raise the University’s profile and advance its interests nationally and internationally. Sandie Okoro OBE. Sandie Okoro OBE became the University’s eighth Chancellor on 1 August 2024.

Nov 20, 2024 · The University of Birmingham has officially installed Sandie Okoro OBE as its new Chancellor in a special ceremony. More than 300 guests, including members of staff and students, attended the installation ceremony in the Bramall Music Building, where Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council Mervyn Walker welcomed the distinguished lawyer and alumna ...

Jul 1, 2024 · Preeminent lawyer, equality rights champion and Birmingham graduate Sandie Okoro OBE to become next Chancellor, succeeding Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE.

Aug 9, 2024 · We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Sandie Okoro OBE as our new Chancellor, succeeding Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE. As a proud Birmingham alumna, graduating with a degree in Law and Politics, Sandie brings a remarkable record of …

This following is a current list of the chancellors, vice-chancellors and visitors of universities in the United Kingdom. The chancellor is the ceremonial head of a university, while the vice-chancellor is the chief academic officer and chief executive; [1] some universities have only a vice-chancellor but no chancellor. A few universities use other titles for their ceremonial head, e.g ...

Dec 13, 2024 · During a special ceremony held in Bramall Music Building, the University of Birmingham installed Sandie Okoro OBE as the new Chancellor. Being only the eighth Chancellor since the University opened in 1900, former alumni Okoro succeeds Lord Bilimoria of Chelsea CBE, and was welcomed to the University by Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council ...

Nov 21, 2024 · Sandie Okoro OBE, a respected trailblazer in the corporate legal sector, has been officially installed as UoB's first female chancellor. Learn about the special ceremony that took place.

Joseph Chamberlain in the Chancellor's robes. The University of Birmingham has had seven chancellors since gaining its royal charter in 1900. [1] Joseph Chamberlain, the first chancellor, was largely responsible for the university gaining its royal charter in 1900 and for the development of the Edgbaston campus.

Jul 3, 2024 · The University of Birmingham has announced Sandie Okoro OBE as its first female chancellor. Okoro, a prominent lawyer and advocate for equality rights, currently serves as group general...

Jul 7, 2024 · Sandie Okoro has been named the eighth Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, succeeding Lord Bilimoria, who is stepping down in July after serving the University in that role for the past...