Selwyn College
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Selwyn College combines academic excellence with a strong, diverse community. Founded in 1882, and at the heart of the modern University of Cambridge.
Congratulations to alumnus Dr Dmitri Levitin on winning a @dandavidprize.org. Dmitri says: “It's no coincidence that I turned to early modern history while studying at Selwyn: for the last 50 years, it has been one of the world’s great centres of excellence in the subject.”
June 11, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Congratulations to alumnus Dr Dmitri Levitin on winning a @dandavidprize.org. Dmitri says: “It's no coincidence that I turned to early modern history while studying at Selwyn: for the last 50 years, it has been one of the world’s great centres of excellence in the subject.”
A Selwyn Sunday evening in Spring. Photos by Vicky Young.
May 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A Selwyn Sunday evening in Spring. Photos by Vicky Young.
The natural look.
Some of our gardens are becoming a little wilder as part of our commitment to biodiversity.
Some of our gardens are becoming a little wilder as part of our commitment to biodiversity.
May 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The natural look.
Some of our gardens are becoming a little wilder as part of our commitment to biodiversity.
Some of our gardens are becoming a little wilder as part of our commitment to biodiversity.
The Union flag is flying over the college this May 8th to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
It was raised on the Tower by porter Paul Lawrence. Photograph by his colleague Martyn Waring.
It was raised on the Tower by porter Paul Lawrence. Photograph by his colleague Martyn Waring.
May 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
The Union flag is flying over the college this May 8th to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
It was raised on the Tower by porter Paul Lawrence. Photograph by his colleague Martyn Waring.
It was raised on the Tower by porter Paul Lawrence. Photograph by his colleague Martyn Waring.
What, if any, are the historical parallels between Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Putin? Prof Sir Richard Evans explored the 20th and 21st century military experiences of Germany and Russia in his Ramsay Murray lecture at Selwyn.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltWc...
Photos by Thisath Ranawaka.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltWc...
Photos by Thisath Ranawaka.
May 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
What, if any, are the historical parallels between Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Putin? Prof Sir Richard Evans explored the 20th and 21st century military experiences of Germany and Russia in his Ramsay Murray lecture at Selwyn.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltWc...
Photos by Thisath Ranawaka.
Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltWc...
Photos by Thisath Ranawaka.
The flag of England is flying over the college today to mark St George’s Day.
April 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The flag of England is flying over the college today to mark St George’s Day.
Happy Easter from Selwyn.
Photograph on the morning of Easter Day by Lucy Hunter.
Photograph on the morning of Easter Day by Lucy Hunter.
April 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Happy Easter from Selwyn.
Photograph on the morning of Easter Day by Lucy Hunter.
Photograph on the morning of Easter Day by Lucy Hunter.
The college flag is flying as we prepare to welcome back the 2018 year group for their MA graduation ceremony.
April 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The college flag is flying as we prepare to welcome back the 2018 year group for their MA graduation ceremony.
It was a pleasure to entertain freshers and their families to lunch at the end of Lent term.
March 25, 2025 at 11:40 PM
It was a pleasure to entertain freshers and their families to lunch at the end of Lent term.
“Selwyn Voices” - our community choir - entertained a lunchtime audience with a selection of popular songs.
March 19, 2025 at 4:47 PM
“Selwyn Voices” - our community choir - entertained a lunchtime audience with a selection of popular songs.
A wonderful week on the river for Selwyn. Details here: www.sel.cam.ac.uk/news/success...
March 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A wonderful week on the river for Selwyn. Details here: www.sel.cam.ac.uk/news/success...
This Sunday at Selwyn. All welcome.
March 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This Sunday at Selwyn. All welcome.
The start of meteorological Spring. Old Court, March 1st.
March 1, 2025 at 12:35 PM
The start of meteorological Spring. Old Court, March 1st.
Including works by Mozart, Handel, Mendelssohn, Barber and Britten. All welcome.
March 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Including works by Mozart, Handel, Mendelssohn, Barber and Britten. All welcome.
The fellows of Selwyn have elected Suzanne Raine as the next master. She will take office in October.
Read more here:
www.sel.cam.ac.uk/news/next-ma...
Read more here:
www.sel.cam.ac.uk/news/next-ma...
February 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The fellows of Selwyn have elected Suzanne Raine as the next master. She will take office in October.
Read more here:
www.sel.cam.ac.uk/news/next-ma...
Read more here:
www.sel.cam.ac.uk/news/next-ma...
Is the answer to populism a strengthening of the power of the courts and judges? Shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson answered a question from a Selwyn student. Full session here: www.youtube.com/live/vZ65Kys...
February 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Is the answer to populism a strengthening of the power of the courts and judges? Shadow attorney general Lord Wolfson answered a question from a Selwyn student. Full session here: www.youtube.com/live/vZ65Kys...
We're thrilled to be working again with the Brilliant Club bringing some of Britain's most talented school students to Selwyn & Cambridge. Six schools were involved in a graduation ceremony, which included a keynote speech from Ellie Montague, 2nd year History student.
February 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We're thrilled to be working again with the Brilliant Club bringing some of Britain's most talented school students to Selwyn & Cambridge. Six schools were involved in a graduation ceremony, which included a keynote speech from Ellie Montague, 2nd year History student.
The Progress Pride flag is flying over Selwyn today to mark the start of #LGBTHistoryMonth. It was raised by JCR officers Evie and Sophie.
February 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The Progress Pride flag is flying over Selwyn today to mark the start of #LGBTHistoryMonth. It was raised by JCR officers Evie and Sophie.
Signs that the winter will soon be over: snowdrops in Old Court and aconites in the college gardens.
January 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Signs that the winter will soon be over: snowdrops in Old Court and aconites in the college gardens.
Happy New Year from all of us at Selwyn.
January 1, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Happy New Year from all of us at Selwyn.
Congratulations to alumnus and honorary fellow Robert Harris (Selwyn 1975) who has received a CBE in the King’s New Year honours.
Robert’s bestselling books include Conclave - now a major movie - and his latest novel Precipice has won critical acclaim.
Robert’s bestselling books include Conclave - now a major movie - and his latest novel Precipice has won critical acclaim.
December 31, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Congratulations to alumnus and honorary fellow Robert Harris (Selwyn 1975) who has received a CBE in the King’s New Year honours.
Robert’s bestselling books include Conclave - now a major movie - and his latest novel Precipice has won critical acclaim.
Robert’s bestselling books include Conclave - now a major movie - and his latest novel Precipice has won critical acclaim.
Christmas morning drinks in the Master’s Lodge for members of the Selwyn community who are in Cambridge over the holiday season.
December 25, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Christmas morning drinks in the Master’s Lodge for members of the Selwyn community who are in Cambridge over the holiday season.
Happy Christmas to everyone from Selwyn.
Photo: the tree in the Master’s Lodge.
Photo: the tree in the Master’s Lodge.
December 24, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Happy Christmas to everyone from Selwyn.
Photo: the tree in the Master’s Lodge.
Photo: the tree in the Master’s Lodge.
Selwyn alumnus Bill Ives was commissioned to write a new carol for this year’s Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, broadcast live from King’s College Chapel at 3pm today. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
December 24, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Selwyn alumnus Bill Ives was commissioned to write a new carol for this year’s Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, broadcast live from King’s College Chapel at 3pm today. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Thank you to our alumni and friends for their heartwarming generosity. www.sel.cam.ac.uk/donate-now
December 23, 2024 at 12:12 PM
Thank you to our alumni and friends for their heartwarming generosity. www.sel.cam.ac.uk/donate-now