Hillary Clinton has been appointed Chancellor of Queen's University in Belfast.
She is the 11th person to take over the role and first to be a female.
“I am delighted that Queen’s has chosen Hillary Clinton to be its new Chancellor," said Stephen Prenter who is chair of the University's governing body.
" Secretary Clinton has made a considerable contribution to Northern Ireland and as an internationally recognised leader will be an incredible advocate for Queen’s and an inspirational role model for the Queen's community.”
Image: Queen's UniversityThere are three main roles to the job which include ambassadorial duties, assisting the vice-Chancellors as well as presiding over conferring ceremonies.
The former US Presidential candidate has said: “It is a great privilege to become the Chancellor of Queen’s University, a place I have great fondness for and have grown a strong relationship with over the years.
"The University is making waves internationally for its research and impact and I am proud to be an ambassador and help grow its reputation for excellence.”
She will hold the role for five years.
Former Chancellors of the University include George Mitchell, who was instrumental in the Good Friday Agreement - he held the role from 1999 until 2009.
