a substitute, deputy, or subordinate chancellor.
a chancery judge acting in place of a chancellor.
the chief administrator of certain British universities.
the chief executive or administrator at some British universities Compare chancellor
(in the US) a judge in courts of equity subordinate to the chancellor
(formerly in England) a senior judge of the court of Chancery who acted as assistant to the Lord Chancellor
a person serving as the deputy of a chancellor
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
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Schwarzenegger joked that he was "tricked" into coming back to Belfast during a video call with UU's chancellor and vice-chancellor several months ago.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
In a letter to students, the university's vice-chancellor said it had been "an incredibly difficult week" for everyone in the university community.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Prof Paul Bartholomew, vice-chancellor of the university has been made a CBE for services to higher education and public service.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
In April, the university announced more than 250 non-academic roles could be cut, with the vice-chancellor saying it was "grappling with significant financial challenges".
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
The vice-chancellor looked involuntarily on Pani Makovetski, and then on the two young ladies nestled up to each other.
From Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk
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