Professor Graham Virgo

Master at Downing College, Cambridge

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Master, Downing College, Cambridge
Professor of English Private Law, Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge

Graham was installed as the 19th Master of Downing College on 2 October 2023.

Professor Virgo pursued his education in Law at Downing College and Christ Church, Oxford, before joining Downing as a Law fellow in 1989. He has held various roles within the College and the University, including Tutor, Director of Studies, Senior Tutor, and currently Senior Fellow. He became a University Lecturer in 1992 and holds a personal chair in English Private Law. In 2014, he was appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and later became Senior Pro-Vice-Chancellor, leading initiatives such as the Foundation Year program, Stormzy Scholarship for UK Black students, and improvements in student mental health support.