The Hostels
Thanks to the generosity of over 400 individuals who supported Selwyn’s 140th Anniversary Appeal, we raised £2.5 million to renew historic areas of the college.
The college’s low-carbon postgraduate housing was completed in 2023. Numbers 29 & 31 Grange Road, and 1 Selwyn Gardens were transformed to provide bright, comfortable, warm living spaces for some of the college’s growing postgraduate community. And, thanks to the ground source heating, there’s not a radiator or fossil fuel boiler in sight.
Be part of the next chapter of Selwyn’s development
As a college that was founded in the late 19th century without an endowment, the development of Selwyn’s estate has always depended on the generosity of benefactors, both alumni and other friends. In the 21st century, the college continues to evolve plans to upgrade its much-loved heritage buildings, especially Old Court. Additionally, there are ambitions for brand new buildings that will help ensure Selwyn continues to offer some of the best accommodation and facilities in Cambridge.
If you would like to help or simply learn more about our plans, please contact the development office by email on development@sel.cam.ac.uk.