Four leading female academics have put their names forward for the position of provost of Trinity College Dublin. Provost Patrick Prendergast is due to finish his 10-year term on July 31st, 2021, and the next head of Trinity will take over the following day. However, the number of senior female academics who have entered the race raises the possibility that Trinity could have its first female provost in its 428-year history. Applications for the position of provost closed at midday on Friday, and initial interviews will take place during December and January. Dr Sarah Alyn-Stacey is an associate professor in Trinity’s French department and is director of the Trinity Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

Source: The Irish Times December 06, 2020 17:26 UTC