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Cate Blanchett promises ‘creative rumpus’ in new role: Oxford professor

Oscar-winning actor hails ‘electrifying opportunity’ to present lectures and seminars in contemporary theatreThe Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett has promised to cause a “creative rumpus” in her latest role, as visiting professor at the University of Oxford.The Australian star is the latest in a long line of celebrated thespians to be appointed as the Cameron Mackintosh visiting professor of contemporary theatre at St Catherine’s College, Oxford. Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor52 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEthan GudgeSouth of EnglandEPACate Blanchett will take up the position for the 2026/27 academic yearHollywood actress Cate Blanchett has been announced as a new visiting professor at the University of Oxford.The two-time Oscar winner will teach contemporary theatre at St Catherine's College throughout the 2026/27 academic year.The visiting professorship was established in 1990, with previous incumb...
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  • Oscar-winning actor hails ‘electrifying opportunity’ to present lectures and seminars in contemporary theatreThe Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett has promised to cause a “creative rumpus” in her latest role, as visiting professor at the University of Oxford.... S1
  • Cate Blanchett to become visiting Oxford professor52 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEthan GudgeSouth of EnglandEPACate Blanchett will take up the position for the 2026/27 academic yearHollywood actress Cate Blanchett has been announced as a new... S2
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