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.
John Sparks (1994): Ukraine documentary wins TV news award
24 Hours in the Kill Zone won the digital news category at the 2026 Royal Television Society Awards. The full-length film by journalist John Sparks (1994) premiered on YouTube where it has gained more than 1.7 million views
Sunday on the Backs 2026
Join us for a wonderful chance to enjoy Cambridge in the summer with family and friends, make the most of the College’s outdoor activities, and relax with great food and a BBQ on The Backs.
May Bumps 2026: Sun, sweat and survival
As the curtain closes on another fantastic year of rowing here in Cambridge, it is my pleasure to bring you the highly anticipated May Bumps report of 2026.
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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