Dr Grant Tapsell (1995, History), Fellow and Tutor in History, was admitted on Wednesday 19th March as the University of Oxford’s Junior Proctor for 2025-26 in a ceremony held at the Sheldonian Theatre.
Dr Tapsell (centre) with his Pro-Proctors Dr Sophie Nicholls (centre left) and Dr Nicholas Cole (centre right) and members of the Proctors' Office.
Each year, two Proctors (a Senior Proctor and a Junior Proctor) and the Assessor are selected from the fellows of three colleges on a rotational basis, with each officer holding their position full-time for 12 months.
The Proctors are senior officers and trustees of the University of Oxford. They oversee student matters, including student discipline, and uphold the University’s statutes and policies. They also play a large role in the ceremonial duties of the University. The Senior and Junior Proctors are each supported during their year in office by two Pro-Proctors of their choosing.
Dr Tapsell was joined in a procession from College to the Sheldonian Theatre for his admission by the Principal and Dr Tapsell’s Pro-Proctors for the year, Dr Nicholas Cole, Senior Research Fellow at Pembroke College and Dr Sophie Nicholls, Lecturer in History at LMH.
The admission ceremony was presided over by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Irene Tracey, and saw each of the incoming Proctors place their hands on two ancient volumes of University statutes, dating from 1636, while swearing their oaths of office.
A celebration was held in College afterwards.
We warmly congratulate Dr Tapsell on taking up this important University role.
Dr Tapsell was joined by the Principal, his Pro-Proctors, members of the College's Fellowship and others in a procession to the Sheldonian Theatre.
