Suzanne Raine was installed as Master of Selwyn College on 2 October, becoming the first woman to lead the college in its 143-year history.

The ceremony was attended by the Fellowship, staff and students of the college, along with the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge. The formal installation was followed by Choral Evensong after which Fellows congratulated the new Master outside the Chapel.

Dame Sarah Mullally, Bishop of London, presided over the installation ceremony, standing in for the College Visitor, the Archbishop of Canterbury. Selwyn is unique among Cambridge colleges in having the Archbishop of Canterbury as its Visitor.

In her declaration Suzanne pledged to faithfully perform her duties, observe the college's statutes and promote the honour and well-being of Selwyn.

We have extended our particular thanks to Dame Sarah Mullally for conducting the installation ceremony and offered congratulations on her appointment as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, announced today, on 3 October.