Congregation on 6 October 2009
Professor Andrew Hamilton was ceremonially installed as the 271st Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford at a ceremony at noon on 6 October 2009 in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.
The occasion began with the annual Oration by the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Dr John Hood. His reflections on the previous five years, including an announcement that the Campaign has over five years raised £770m, as well as his thanks and farewell to colleagues, were greeted with prolonged applause.
This was followed by the admission of Professor Hamilton as the new Vice-Chancellor, as well as the admission to office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Clerks of the Market, before Professor Hamilton's inaugural address.
A transcript of the address by Professor Andrew Hamiltion, can be found as supplement 3 to the Gazette No. 4892 (PDF file).
The new Vice-Chancellor receives the insignia from the Proctors. The insignia are The Book of Statutes, printed in 1634, The University Seal and, shown above, The Keys.