TV presenter Sandi Toksvig made Oxford college honorary fellow

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Broadcaster Sandi Toksvig has been made an honorary fellow of St Catherine's College, Oxford.

Broadcaster, comedian and writer Sandi Toksvig has been made an honorary fellow of St Catherine's College, Oxford. The Danish-British presenter was formally admitted at the college's Stated General Meeting on Friday, 2 October.

St Catherine's College said it was 'delighted' to announce her appointment. A spokesperson said: 'A much-loved public figure, Sandi brings together humour, intelligence and a passionate commitment to making society better. Her ability to entertain while championing positive change makes her a perfect addition to the St Catz community.'

Toksvig has accumulated numerous university honours. She graduated from Girton College, Cambridge, and was made an honorary fellow there in 2019 to mark its 150th anniversary. She holds five honorary degrees from British universities and served as Chancellor of the University of Portsmouth. The former host of the Great British Bake Off and QI began her comedy career in the Cambridge Footlights in an all-women show.

How it is being reported

• 'Much-loved' TV star made honorary fellow of Oxford University collegeFormer host of Great British Bake Off and QI Sandi Toksvig has been honoured with a fellowship to an Oxford University college.Oxford Mail · 15 Oct, 14:30
• 'Much-loved' TV star made honorary fellow of Oxford University collegeFormer host of Great British Bake Off and QI Sandi Toksvig has been honoured with a fellowship to an Oxford University college.Oxfordshire Guardian · 15 Oct, 14:30

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