Selwyn celebrated the 40^th anniversary of the admission of women students with a reunion and dinner on Saturday September 24^th. There was an excellent turnout from the 1976 year group, the first to be co-educational. The Master, Roger Mosey, used the occasion to salute the pioneers – and to underline the College’s commitment to diversity. Here’s an extract from his speech:

As part of the Cambridge University Alumni Weekend from September 23^rd to 25^th, Selwyn will be offering three contrasting lectures delivered by its Fellows. They are all scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday September 24^th.

This is the time of year when prospective students start thinking about their choice of University or College for a potential start date in 2017 – and Selwyn has produced a new prospectus to help with that decision. It features detailed information about what to expect if you come to Selwyn, and includes a wide range of photographs of daily life at the College. The Master’s basset hound YoYo makes an appearance too, alongside some of our current students.

The College was delighted to welcome a large group of prospective students to its latest Summer
School. The aim is to give a flavour of life at Selwyn and at Cambridge through a combination of
academic sessions and socialising. Our new Schools Liaison Officer, Michelle Tang, has written an
account of what went on.

Summer
School News Article 2016

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.