Justin Trudeau joins Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government

Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has taken up a new role at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. He has joined the university's Blavatnik School of Government as a Distinguished Fellow, and has also been made a member of the school's World Leaders Circle.

The university announced the appointment on Friday (6 November).

Trudeau, 54, served as Canada's prime minister for ten consecutive years, from 2015 to 2025. Under his leadership, the Liberal Party ran the federal government for a long period.

The World Leaders Circle of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government is an international network of former heads of government. Through it, experienced world leaders share their experience and perspectives and help shape future generations of policymakers and leaders.

The network also includes former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and former British prime minister Rishi Sunak.

Speaking about his new role, Trudeau said the decade of his premiership saw sweeping changes in world geopolitics and technology.

He named the rapid advance of artificial intelligence, changes in the international system, global cooperation and rebuilding public trust in democratic institutions as the important challenges of the present time.

He expressed interest in sharing his experience with Oxford students and future policymakers and in exchanging views with international leaders.

Professor Ngaire Woods, dean of the Blavatnik School, said Trudeau would be able to share with students the experience of a decade in government. His experience will help build future leadership, she said.

Sources said Trudeau is expected to visit the University of Oxford towards the end of this November.

After leaving the prime minister's office, this marks the start of a new chapter for him in education and policymaking at the international level.