The Selwyn choir's tour of California began in the spectacular setting of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco. There was a large audience for a concert that ranged from Tallis to Mealor, and included the North American premiere of James MacMillan's One Equal Music.
Selwyn students received their degrees on Friday June 30th in a centuries-old ceremony in the university's Senate House. A full selection of photographs is now online: https://www.flickr.com/photos/selalum/sets/72157685750774826
The afternoon started with a graduands' photograph in Old Court.
We’re pleased to announce two more winners of prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s and Selwyn College scholarships. The first goes to Paula Czarnowska, who’s already studying here for an MPhil in Computer Science. She will now stay with us for her PhD.
On his retirement from full-time work, Selwyn’s Professor John Morrill generously commissioned the renowned composer James MacMillan to write a new piece in memory of John's wife Frances and in gratitude to Selwyn College. The choir gave the première of 'One equal music' at Evensong on Sunday May 21st. It’s a setting of John Donne's famous prayer beginning ‘Bring us O Lord God at our last awakening into the house and gate of heaven’.
We pride ourselves on the pastoral support that's offered to students at Selwyn – and now there's recognition for one of our Fellows.
The college men’s rugby players emerged victorious from a hard-fought final for the Cuppers Plate. The joint Selwyn-Peterhouse team beat Hughes Hall-St Edmund’s by just two points, in a match that ended 30-28. Our photos show action from the game; the excellent support from Selwyn students; and the silverware being held by captain Matt Wilson (seated front right) with the rest of the team.
Selwyn third-year student Lee Robertson has received an Imber Lloyd award at the Tallow Chandlers’ educational lunch. It recognises Lee’s contribution to Selwyn as JCR president in 2016; and the award is presented annually by the livery company to students who combine academic achievement and service to the college community.
Chloe Allison, who's currently studying for an MPhil at Selwyn, has been awarded a highly prestigious Vice-Chancellor's & Selwyn College scholarship for a PhD in Music. The Vice-Chancellor's scholarships go to the most promising PhD students across the university. Selwyn has partnered with the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for the first time this year and we are thrilled to be able to welcome Chloe back next year for her PhD.
