The reason is uncertainty concerning the coronavirus. The Recruitment Committee deems it important that interviews with candidates can be conducted face to face, which is hard to arrange in the next few weeks.
Eight candidates are called for interview. In the revised schedule, the candidates’ first interviews will take place in June. Those who are subsequently called for a second interview will be interviewed in August. In September, the Electoral College will make a statement on one or more final candidates. The University Board’s meeting is on 18 September.
Read more about the vice-chancellor recruitment process here