There will be a vote in summer 2025 to elect the next Chancellor. For full details about the election, including how to register to vote online and make nominations, please see the Chancellor election 2025 website.
Members of the Senate elect the Chancellor and the High Steward, two of the most senior roles in the University of Cambridge. Most alumni are members of the Senate.
Who are the members of the Senate?
You are a member of the Senate if:
- you have received a qualifying degree from the University of Cambridge at a Congregation (whether you received it in person or in absence), AND/OR
- you are on the current Roll of the Regent House
The following are qualifying degrees: Master of Arts or any other Master’s degree (eg LLM, MPhil), any Doctorate (eg PhD, EdD), or the Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree.
If you hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University but you have not been admitted to the Master of Arts degree (MA), please contact your College about getting your MA.
Elections and other votes you can take part in
Members of the Senate can vote in:
Members of the Senate can also support the nomination of candidates for election.
How to vote
You can vote:
- in person in Cambridge, usually in the Senate-House, OR
- online, if you have registered for online voting in advance