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Spooky Stories Virtual Event

Get ready for a night of frightful fun at our Spooky Stories Virtual Night – an online gathering where eerie tales and ghostly legends take centre stage.

Alumni get-together in Edinburgh 2025

We’re excited to invite you to an alumni gathering at the stylish W Lounge in the heart of Edinburgh.

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. 

Watch our ‘Gardeners’ Question Time’ to learn the secrets of St John’s College gardens

The St John’s College gardeners reveal how they keep the grounds looking pristine and share their expert knowledge in this video.

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

Choir of St John’s College sings from Chapel tower on Ascension Day

The Choir of St John’s braved the wind to continue the tradition of singing from the roof of the Chapel tower to mark Ascension Day. 

Henley Royal Regatta 2025

Date Wednesday 2 July 20258am – 7pm Tickets Tea tent … Continued

Alumni crews reunite for Head of the Cam race

Alumni crews from St John’s enjoyed a nostalgic day rowing together again for the Head of the Cam event followed by a barbecue at the Lady Margaret Boat Club.

Former Fellow Dr Louis Leakey recognised with blue plaque on home near Cambridge

A celebrated a palaeoanthropologist and former Fellow of St John’s College, Louis Leakey (1922), is being recognised with a blue plaque on his previous home near Cambridge.