Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton.
The university announced the appointment on Thursday, 15 October 2026. He succeeds Lord Paul of Marylebone, who served as Chancellor for 26 years.
“I am deeply honoured to be appointed Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton,” Sir Lindsay said.
He said creating opportunities and helping communities thrive had been central to his public life, and that he looked forward to meeting students, staff and graduates.
Sir Lindsay has represented Chorley in Parliament since 1997 and has served as Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019.
Angela Spence, chair of the university’s Board of Governors, welcomed the appointment, highlighting his commitment to public service, fairness and inclusion.
As Chancellor, Sir Lindsay will act as an ambassador for the university. Wolverhampton said the appointment reflected its commitment to widening opportunity and supporting the communities it serves.
