Justin Trudeau joins Oxford University as distinguished fellow at Blavatnik School of Government
Babushahi Network
Oxford (England), November 10, 2026: Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken up a new academic role at the University of Oxford, joining its Blavatnik School of Government as a distinguished fellow and member of the institution’s World Leaders Circle.
The appointment, announced by the school on November 6, brings Trudeau into an international network of former heads of government, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Trudeau, 54, served as Canada’s prime minister from 2015 until 2025, leading the country for a decade before stepping down from office.
In a statement released by the university, Trudeau said he looked forward to sharing his experience and engaging with other leaders on how governments could respond to changing global circumstances and work towards a more inclusive and prosperous future.
Reflecting on his years in office, he noted that the decade had witnessed major geopolitical and technological shifts that had significantly transformed the world.
Ngaire Woods, Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government, said Trudeau’s decade of public service had given him valuable experience that would benefit students preparing for leadership roles in public administration and policymaking.
The school, established in 2010, focuses on public policy education and developing future leaders capable of improving governance and policymaking worldwide.
Trudeau is expected to visit the Oxford institution later this month, where he will engage with the school’s academic community.
Since leaving Canadian politics last year, Trudeau has remained active in international public engagements, delivering speeches and participating in public events. He also recently entered the entertainment industry with the launch of Hope & Hard Work, a media and entertainment production company established in partnership with his former chief of staff, Katie Telford.
His appointment at Oxford marks another chapter in his post-premiership career, bringing his experience in national leadership into an academic and public policy setting.