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Alumnae portraits

A new photography exhibition champions ground-breaking achievements from Johnian women

Spotlight on: champagne

Wine historian Graham Harding looks at how champagne producers created some of the world’s first luxury brands

A new organ for St John’s

Work is underway to restore and install a new organ in St John’s College Chapel

Rahat Uddin: one to watch

Chemistry teacher Rahat Uddin talks about faith, access and the importance of passing on knowledge

The philanthropic imperative

Food, wine and a sense of belonging – Nicola Horton and Tiffany Evans discuss what the Beaufort Society means to them

Playlist: St John’s in the swinging sixties

Alumni from the mid-1960s reveal which tracks remind them of their time at St John’s

Nigel Topping: in a nutshell

A glimpse into the life of Nigel Topping, climate advocate and Johnian Society Vice President

Top stories

Tulip discovery; 2500-year-old grammar puzzle; new Director of Music; St John’s College podcast

Alumni relations note

The autumn Johnian is going fully-digital, so the next print issue
will be in spring 2024

Editor’s note

This issue includes articles which celebrate international travel, live music and theatre performances and the world of work.