The music of words
Rachel Ip (1995), who has just published her first two picture books, writes about music and rhythm in the words of stories for International Children's Book Day.
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Rachel Ip (1995), who has just published her first two picture books, writes about music and rhythm in the words of stories for International Children's Book Day.
Cameron Taylor (2009) relates how he brought the Dalai Lama to Cambridge (twice!) and set up the Inspire Dialogue Foundation.
Paridhi Sharma (2012) started writing poetry during lockdown. Read one of her poems and her thoughts on the pandemic.
After recovering from his own burnout at work, Eric Ho (1994) founded Bumblebee Wellbeing to help others prioritise their health and balance this with career success.
Cara Atkinson (2012) explores issues facing victims of domestic abuse, especially during the pressures of the pandemic.
Hear from Emily McKenzie (2002), who supported Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta on his recently published global review on the economics of biodiversity.
Five Johnians were recognised in the Queen's New Year Honours List 2021.
Oliver's composition More Up was written for the Able Orchestra, comprising young disabled participants and school-age music students.