Welcome to the St John’s College alumni website.
The brightest minds choose St John’s for our impressive academic achievements, our thriving community and a renowned collegiate experience, which will stay with you for the rest of your life. Once a Johnian, always a Johnian!
This is a dedicated space for all Johnian alumni to connect and get involved, discover your alumni benefits, donate and support, update your details or ask a question.
Latest news and events
Johnian Society Day 2026
The Johnian Society warmly invites you to Johnian Society Day on Friday 18 September – Saturday 19 September in College. The event brings together alumni of all generations to foster friendships and connections with one another.
The opportunity gap that spurred a mission to change Britain’s classrooms
Susannah Hardyman (2004) is the Chief Executive Officer of impact funder Impetus. The charity invests in a portfolio of 23 education and employment non-profit organisations supporting young people facing disadvantage
Watch again: Why the First Folio Matters
St John’s Research Fellow in English Dr Eve Houghton presents a talk exploring the significance of Shakespeare’s First Folio
Hymn to her: reflections on a College reunion
What’s it like to return to College after four decades and meet up with the people who shared your student years? Dr Stefan Fafinski (1986), a senior public lawyer and Parole Board Chair, who was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, reveals his thoughts on his recent 40th anniversary reunion dinner at St John’s.
Supporting the College
Free Places at St John's
St John’s has secured a substantial gift matching commitment to build on the success of our ground-breaking Studentships pilot scheme and offer completely free places to UK undergraduates from free school meal backgrounds.
With your help, the result will be an endowed fund of over £25 million that will sustain 40 free places across the College.
Hear from the Master, Heather Hancock, and current students
Thanks to the generosity of more than 2,000 Johnians worldwide, over 80% of the scheme has been endowed so far, and the pilot is already transforming the lives of 12 students.
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Leave a legacy
Legacies of all sizes have a transformative effect on the College. Find out how to make a gift in your will and join the Beaufort Society.
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The Annual Fund
The Annual Fund funds enables new projects that enrich academic, social, and cultural life, and also supports other areas of the College where it can have the greatest impact, including outreach, summer schools, and student clubs and societies.
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