Events for Johnians

Join us for a wonderful chance to enjoy Cambridge in the summer with family and friends, make the most of the College’s outdoor activities, and relax with great food and a BBQ on The Backs.

Join Dr Eve Houghton (2024) for a fascinating online talk exploring one of the most celebrated books in literary history: the First Folio. Published in 1623, this landmark volume brought together the collected plays of William Shakespeare for the first time, preserving many works that might otherwise have been lost.

The Master, Heather Hancock (1984), takes great pleasure in inviting you and a guest to an informal lunch on Sunday 5 July 2026 for members of the College who matriculated in 2011 and 2016. 

Please join the Master of St John’s College, Heather Hancock (1984) and fellow Johnians from your year for this enjoyable occasion.

The Master, Heather Hancock (1984), takes great pleasure in inviting those who matriculated up to 1960 and in 1963 and 1966 to a lunch on Saturday 13 June 2026.

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.

Step inside the world of Michelin-starred dining with an exclusive Johnian Society event at Caractère, Notting Hill.

Join us for an insightful evening with Chris Ewbank (1980), Senior Bursar of St John’s College, as he offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how the College manages its endowment, approaches long-term investment strategy, and safeguards resources for future generations.