Hillary Clinton received an honorary doctorate from Queen’s University Belfast in October 2018 (Don Emmert)
<p>London (AFP) – Former US secretary of state and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was appointed Thursday as the new chancellor of Queen’s University Belfast.</p><p>Clinton will serve for five years in the largely ceremonial role, the Northern Irish institution announced.</p><p>"It is a great privilege to become the chancellor of Queen’s University, a place I have great fondness for and have grown a strong relationship with over the years," Clinton said in a statement.</p><p>"The university is making waves internationally for its research and impact and I am proud to be an ambassador and help grow its reputation for excellence."</p><p>The Democratic presidential nominee lost the 2016 US election to Republican candidate Donald Trump. </p><p>Clinton received an honorary doctorate from Queen’s in October 2018.</p><p>"Secretary Clinton has made a considerable contribution to Northern Ireland and as an internationally-recognised leader will be an incredible advocate for Queen’s and an inspirational role model for the Queen’s community," said Stephen Prenter, who chairs the university’s governing body.</p><p>The chancellor’s duties involve presiding at degree awarding ceremonies, representing Queen’s in an ambassadorial role and advising the university’s executive.</p><p>Queen’s is one of the oldest universities in the United Kingdom.</p><p></p>

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