People have often said that Selwyn’s gardens are one of Cambridge’s best-kept secrets. They’re not on the busiest tourist routes; but for visitors who discover them, and for our students and staff, they’re a wonderful place for a gentle walk and some relaxation.

One of the most successful books in recent months has been “Skyfaring” by Mark Vanhoenacker – a pilot’s account of the wonders of flying. It’s just out in paperback and is currently number 2 in the Sunday Times chart, and it was a best-seller in hardback too. Mark took an MPhil in History at Selwyn in the 1990s, and he went on to become a British Airways pilot.

Selwyn Chapel was the centrepiece of our Family Day on July 2^nd when we were celebrating 40 years since the admission of women to the College. But the talking point was a cake, not the building. An edible model of Chapel was created by Carolyn Collins, mother of two Selwyn students; and the photograph below shows what an accurate rendition it was of the building.

Degrees were conferred on Selwyn students at a ceremony on Friday June 24^th. As is traditional, the students lined up in Old Court - watched by families and friends - ready for the walk to the Senate House.

The Master, Roger Mosey, sent this message to Selwyn students and staff on the morning of Friday June 24th.

The College was delighted to hear about old members who featured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.