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 2025
The Johnian Society warmly invites you to Johnian Society Day on Saturday 27 September 2025 in College. The event brings together alumni of all generations to foster friendships and connections with one another.
May Bumps: LMBC M1 retains Headship for Bicentenary year
From gutsy row-overs in blistering heat to well-earned Bumps – and the crowning triumph of another Headship for M1 – LMBC gave everything on the Cam.
LMBC Reunion 2025
Join us for this special reunion of the Lady Margaret Boat Club, as we celebrate 200 years of our boat club’s proud history.
Second World War detective series highlights Home Front crime wave
The Frank Merlin detective series by Johnian Mark Ellis (1972) was inspired by his research into the crime wave on the Home Front during World War II
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.
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 provides funding for new projects that enrich the academic, social and cultural life of St John’s. Previous projects have enhanced the College’s outreach work, funded summer schools and provided support to clubs and societies.
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