Drawing on his distinguished legal career as a Lord Justice of Appeal and Senior President of Tribunals, Sir Ernest Ryder explains the "people first" philosophy behind his leadership.
In this episode of the Oxford Student Voice Podcast, Shermar Pryce sits down with Sir Ernest Ryder, Master of Pembroke College and Chair of the Conference of Colleges. Drawing on his distinguished legal career as a Lord Justice of Appeal and Senior President of Tribunals, Sir Ernest explains the "people first" philosophy behind his leadership.
The conversation demystifies the "bumblebee" of Oxford governance, exploring how the 39 independent colleges collaborate with the central University. They also discuss the pressing challenges facing the institution today, including the mental health crisis, the sustainability of niche academic disciplines, and the maintenance of aging physical infrastructure.
