In this inaugural episode, SU President for Postgraduates, Wantoe T. Wantoe speaks with Vice Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey about Oxford’s global leadership, student opportunity, and how today’s students can shape the University’s future.
In the very first episode of Oxford Student Voice, Wantoe T. Wantoe, President for Postgraduates at Oxford University Students’ Union, is joined by Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford. Ranked the world’s top university for nine consecutive years, Oxford is a place of extraordinary achievement and opportunity but also one facing global challenges and rising student expectations.
This conversation explores what “opportunity” means at Oxford today. From Irene Tracey’s own journey as an Oxford biochemistry student to her leadership as a pioneering neuroscientist and Vice Chancellor, the discussion covers the future of student access, the rise of student leadership, and Oxford’s responsibility in a rapidly changing world.
Together they reflect on the balance between tradition and innovation, the role of international students, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the evolving governance of the University. This episode sets the tone for the series, amplifying student voices while opening up transparent dialogue with those shaping Oxford’s next chapter.
