Paying it forward
Before leaving a legacy to St John’s last year to help students in challenging circumstances, Walter Hayman (1943) was a child refugee, a Fellow of the Royal Society and a distinguished mathematician.
Playlist: a computer scientist’s choices
Steve Furber (1971) developed the ARM microprocessor and is now working on computer models of neurons to better understand the human brain. He explains his research and music preferences.
Neil Lawrence: in a nutshell
Neil was the first PhD student to work on machine learning at the Cambridge Computer Lab, and he is now the University’s first DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning.
Love music?
St John’s has the opportunity to obtain a late nineteenth century Willis organ, which will achieve synergy between the Choirs, the organ and the Chapel architecture.
Top College stories
The Cambridge Foundation Year; a Golden Globe award; a book on paper; maternal and infant health; economics of biodiversity; Queen’s Honours.
Letters – what you’re saying
Hugh Bethell (1960) writes about healthspan and lifespan, and Edward Genochio (1996) shares a memory of Professor Sir Christopher Dobson.
Alumni relations note
The College continues: Fellows have published breakthrough research; student Medics have worked on the frontline of the pandemic; and the Development Office has organised a varied events programme.
Editor’s note
In the past year COVID-19 has shone a spotlight on … Continued
Letters – what you’re saying
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Message from the Master
Formally admitted as the 45th Master of St John’s on … Continued