The University of Cambridge invited nominations for candidates to stand for election as Chancellor, with the nomination period closing at 12 noon (UK time) on 2 May 2025.

To be valid, a nomination required three key components:

  • A completed candidate form, signed and dated by the candidate to confirm their consent to be nominated.
  • A minimum of 50 supporter forms, each completed and signed by a member of the University’s Senate.
  • The nomination had to be submitted by the deadline.

Candidates also had to submit a copy of their photo ID for identity verification.

The University only accepted full nominations. Supporters could nominate more than one candidate but had to send their forms directly to the candidate or their delegate; the University did not accept supporter forms separately and did not facilitate introductions. 

Nominations could be submitted either in hard copy to the University Offices (The Registrary) or online via the Civica secure portal. 

Candidates also had the option to submit a statement of up to 500 words to be published on the University’s election webpage and in the Reporter.