Farewell to the Chancellor

The Chancellor, Lord Patten of Barnes, has retired after 21 years of service. During this time he has been unfailingly supportive to New College: we thank him profoundly, and wish him and Lavender all the very best for their retirement.

Dame Vivien Duffield, Lord Patten, and the Warden outside the Studios — Dame Vivien Duffield, Lord Patten, and the Warden open New College's Clore Music Studios

The Kimber Wing plaque which reads: The Chancellor of the University of Oxford Lord Patten of Barnes opened the Kimber King of fully accessible rooms 4 March 2019 — The plaque outside New College's Kimber Wing accessible accommodation

Earlier on in the year, the Warden recorded an interview with Lord Patten in the Lodgings. An edited extract is shown below:

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