The Johnian Blog

Keith Barron (1968) and Evangeline Dillon (2023) first connected through the 2025 Telethon over the phone. Keith describes the connection they made spanning generations.  

Thanks to the generosity of two friends of St John’s, Jane and David Hughes, Bishop Fisher’s hand has been carefully restored, reconnecting us with the College’s remarkable heritage. 

Join us at Balliol College, Oxford, on Wednesday 3 June for a relaxed and sociable alumni gathering. This informal evening is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow Johnians, make new connections, and enjoy conversation in the surroundings of one of Oxford’s most historic colleges.

The Master, Heather Hancock (1984), has the great pleasure of inviting you and a guest to a Dinner in College on Saturday 19 September 2026 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of your matriculation. 

The Johnian Society warmly invites you to Johnian Society Day on Friday 18 September - Saturday 19 September in College. The event brings together alumni of all generations to foster friendships and connections with one another.

Join us at our next alumni networking event in Singapore. All current, former and incoming students are welcome to attend.

Two-times Winter Olympian Mark Hatton (1995) reveals the secrets of the luge and his commentating career.

From trousers so outrageous the owner was arrested, to a magical lost ceiling depicting the sun, moon and stars, Dr Faraday (2011) has the lowdown on Tudor art.

Join us at this year’s Postgraduate Research Symposium 2026, an annual event showcasing the diverse and innovative research conducted by our postgraduate students.