# Praelector

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A **praelector** is a traditional role at the [University of Cambridge](/source/University_of_Cambridge) and the [University of Oxford](/source/University_of_Oxford). The role differs somewhat between the two ancient universities.

## University of Cambridge

At Cambridge, a praelector is the [fellow](/source/Fellow#Oxford,_Cambridge_and_Dublin) of a [college](/source/College#Oxford_and_Cambridge) who formally presents students during their [matriculation](/source/Matriculation) and the graduation ceremony at Cambridge, especially during the [Congregation](/source/Congregation_(university)) of the [Regent House](/source/Regent_House) when degrees are conferred.

## University of Oxford

At Oxford, a praelector may be a fellow of the college, but may also be a college tutor who is responsible for running an honours school in the absence of a fellow. A praelector may also hold a college fellowship.

## External links

- [Praelector information](https://web.archive.org/web/20071109170441/http://www.sid.cam.ac.uk/people/praelector/) at [Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge](/source/Sidney_Sussex_College%2C_Cambridge)

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