St Edmund’s College announces that Ms Edna Murphy, Bursar and Treasurer for the College, will be leaving to take on new challenges after a major period of growth and development for the College.

During her term she has successfully steered the construction and occupation of the prize-winning Mount Pleasant Halls accommodation, introducing change to the College operations in order to support a substantial increase in the size of the estate. She ensured that permanent planning permission was granted for the College’s estates masterplan. In addition to the normal committees, Edna has served as an elected member of the Bursars’ Business Committee and the University’s Board of Scrutiny, and supported progressive initiatives on shared services. She founded the College’s Music Society, open to staff, students and fellows alike.

Edna Murphy said:

‘It has been a very challenging time in the College’s history with growth and development alongside but I am pleased to leave the College estate and operations in a good state, with a bright future.’ 

Catherine Arnold, Master said:

‘Edna has overseen a significant and successful period of growth at St Edmund’s. We are grateful for the insight, integrity and expertise she has brought to the position of Bursar during this time. I would like to put on record the thanks of all members of College for her service and wish her the very best for the future.’