The start of the University’s new academic year was marked yesterday morning by a Congregation in the Senate House for the annual election and admission of the Proctors.
It was preceded by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, giving his annual address to the University which this year focused on the responsibility to contribute to society which is borne out of the freedom granted to the University to determine its development.
For the full text of the speech click here.
For an abridged filmed message from the Vice-Chancellor click here.
The Vice-Chancellor addresses the University at the start of the new academic year
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