Telethon 2024
During the Telethon 2024, alumni pledged £572,937 in support of the Dobson Free Places Fund, Annual Fund, Studentship Scheme and other essential College projects.
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During the Telethon 2024, alumni pledged £572,937 in support of the Dobson Free Places Fund, Annual Fund, Studentship Scheme and other essential College projects.
Chris Perks (1983), now a retired GP, took part in the Himalayan Trust UK’s trek celebrating the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest. Chris was met with incredible views, two fellow Johnians and a number of charitable projects.
Johnian Society members and their guests were welcomed back to College for the Johnian Society Day 2024. The day included a lecture on the English wine industry and a dinner in Hall.
Medical student Evangeline Dillon (2023) is one of the inaugural Dobson Free Places recipients. She told us why this fund was instrumental to her applying to St John’s and reaching higher education.
Johnians Katie and Graham Tatham (2006) have become leaders of a campaign to raise awareness for paediatric organ donation in the UK. Their involvement in the ‘Waiting to Live’ campaign was motivated by a difficult and heart-breaking situation with their young son, Ralph, who was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer in January 2023 when he was just three years old.
The new Porters' Lodge on Northampton Street opened earlier this year.
Please join us in the stunning Old Hall, situated in the heart of Inner Temple in central London to celebrate the festive season!
Join us online for an online interview with Professor Eric Miska and get a snapshot of what it's like to be Professor at the University of Cambridge.
We are delighted to invite you to an evening of drinks and canapés at the Harvard Faculty Club in Boston on Friday 15 November.