It’s official! Sandi Toksvig is one of ten candidates to be next Chancellor of Cambridge University. The others are good but Sandi is best…

Loving the disclaimer

Deadline for nominations for Chancellor @cambridgeup.bsky.social has now passed. Old Schools will reveal full slate of candidates idc. Already clear that Sandi Toksvig offers necessary/unique blend of brains, comms skills, energy, inclusion & strong Cambridge links #Sandi4Chancellor109

Annual survey Part II: map showing countries where a woman has never been 🇬🇧 ambassador/high commissioner (in red); countries in orange have had non-resident female reps. In 2024, Lindy Cameron arrived in 🇮🇳, Alexandra McKenzie in 🇧🇳 & Katherine Smitton in 🇹🇯. Middle East sticks out like a sore thumb…

Transitioning to @bsky.app, 1st post: annual survey showing countries & territories where 🇬🇧 ambassador, high commissioner or governor is a woman; including international organisations, 80 in total (light green = non-resident representative):