Chancellor of the University of Dublin

Chancellor of the University of Dublin
Incumbent
Mary McAleese
since 6 December 2019; 4 years ago (6 December 2019)
AppointerElected by the senate of the university
First holderThe 1st Baron Burghley
DeputyPro-Chancellors
WebsiteChancellor of the University of Dublin

Introduction edit

The Chancellor of the University of Dublin is the titular head of the University of Dublin, generally referred to by its sole college, Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592.[1] The current Chancellor is Mary McAleese, former president of Ireland.[2]

Chancellors of the University of Dublin edit

Vice-Chancellors and Pro-Chancellors of the University of Dublin edit

The Chancellor of the University of Dublin is supported by a number of Pro-Chancellors who may act in his/her place. The appointment was formerly known as the Vice-Chancellor; this post was held by one individual who acted as deputy to the Chancellor. In 1964, the Vice-Chancellor was replaced by a group of Pro-Chancellors (up to a maximum of six): the seniority of the Pro-Chancellors is determined by date of election.[4][5]

Vice-Chancellors edit

Pro-Chancellors edit

Current

  • 56: The Honorable Sir Donnell Deeny (2014–present)
  • 57: Professor Jane Grimson (2016–present)
  • 61: Stanley Swee Han Quek (2019–present)
  • 62: Professor Shane Ann Patricia Allwright (2020–present)
  • 63: Professor Ignatius Thomas McGovern (2020–present)
  • 64: The Honourable Frank Clarke (2022–present)

References edit

  1. ^ "Former Chancellors". Trinity College, Dublin. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Inauguration Chancellor Mary McAleese". Trinity College Dublin. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Library Archive". London: The Royal Society. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Pro-Chancellor's Role". Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Former Pro-Chancellors". Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  6. ^ Ford, Alan (21 June 2007). James Ussher: Theology, History, and Politics in Early-Modern Ireland and England. Oxford University Press. p. 27. ISBN 9780000001207.
  7. ^ Return of the name of every member of the lower house of parliament of England, Scotland and Ireland, page 615