Roger Mosey to retire as master of Selwyn College after becoming longest-serving head of house at University of Cambridge

Roger Mosey is to retire as master of Selwyn College after becoming he long-serving head of house at the University of Cambridge.

He will step down in September 2025, having held the position since 2013 and helped develop Selwyn’s reputation as a college that consistently educates many of the university’s highest achievers.

Before joining Selwyn, Mr Mosey held positions at the BBC, including as former head of BBC TV News and director of sport, overseeing the coverage of the 2006 World Cup and both the Beijing and London Olympics.

At Cambridge, he has also been involved in many aspects of university life, including as a deputy vice-chancellor and supporting the Fitzwilliam Museum as a syndic.

He said: “Being at Selwyn has been a terrific experience, but by the autumn of next year I’ll be ready to leave Cambridge and I’m keen to have more time for my other interests. I’m deeply proud of everything the students, fellowship and staff have achieved at Selwyn in recent years, and I hope to have a long, continuing relationship with the college.”

Janet O’Sullivan, vice-master, said: “Roger has been a wonderful master and will be sorely missed by Selwyn staff, students and fellows alike. He has presided over a highly successful period in the college’s history with wisdom, good humour and energy.”

Selwyn is now searching for a replacement and hopes to appoint by early 2025.