Trinity College Dublin names first female Provost
Trinity College Dublin has named Professor Linda Doyle as the first female Provost in its 429-year history. The Professor of Engineering and The Arts and former Dean of Research was one of three female candidates for the ten-year position. She will become the 45th provost, or senior academic leader, of the university when she takes over from Dr Patrick Prendergast on 1 August. Prof Doyle was chosen ahead of Linda Hogan, Professor of Ecumenics and former Vice-Provost, and Jane Ohlmeyer, Professor of Modern History and the university's first Vice-President for Global Relations. Professor Ohlmey...
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