Selwyn has a new Development Director – the role which raises money for the College to secure its financial future. Mike Nicholson joins from Sir John Soane’s Museum in London, where he’s been in a similar job; and he will become a Fellow of Selwyn and begin his work in Cambridge on September 1^st. He is an alumnus of the University of Wales at Aberystwyth, where he read History and Classics.

The College is committed to access for all students irrespective of their financial background, and it also wants to build further on its academic strengths. Roger Mosey, Master of Selwyn, said: “To deliver all our ambitions, we need someone who cares about a College community and can also raise funds to make sure we offer the best possible support to this and future generations. The Fellows and I believe Mike is extremely well-qualified to do this, and we’re delighted he’s taking on the role.”

Mike Nicholson said:

“The opportunity to work with Fellows and alumni in helping to deliver the College’s aspirations is both a privilege and tremendously exciting.  Undoubtedly, these are challenging times for students at all levels so the role of the College in supporting individuals and allowing the most gifted to flourish has never been more important.   Selwyn’s alumni are generous and the College already has an impressive record in attracting their support as well as others who are inspired to help.    Building on the considerable achievements of my predecessors, I look forward to exploring new ways in which we might widen participation still further.  So, I’m keen to hear ideas about how Selwyn might play an important, enjoyable and life-long role in the lives of all its alumni and friends.”