We are very deeply saddened to share the news of the death of Emma Sumner, a fifth-year doctoral student in the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy. 

She died in hospital of natural causes on Tuesday 27 January. Her family were with her.

Emma was a talented and valued member of Selwyn College, and her loss is deeply felt across our community. We held an informal service in Chapel attended by her friends, fellows and staff to remember Emma and light candles in her memory on 28 January.

We established a book of condolence for people to add their thoughts and memories of Emma, which was given to her family. A service of thanksgiving was held at Selwyn College on 20 February.