Johnian magazine issue 52, spring 2024

This issue champions the work of Johnians making the world a better place through mentoring, challenging large-scale injustices and simply bringing joy to others.

Built environment professional Prachi Acharya explores the essential elements of effective climate and disaster resilient development.

Upcoming writer and director Emma Howlett talks about her European directing debut and why she’s reading 1000 plays.

Stephen Teal pays tribute to the
Development Board’s inaugural Chair, Jeremy Marshall.

Entrepreneur Tim Curtis outlines what he has learnt from his career and how this helps him to be a better mentor.

Katie Smith considers how we can remove educational barriers for girls in Africa and support them moving into secure livelihoods.

Editor and linguist Emily Bailey talks about freelance translation and interpretation and her work supporting police and fire services.

A portrait of Lady Margaret Beaufort is the centrepiece of the Tudor exhibition at the newly restored National Portrait Gallery.

Professor John ffitch reveals some of the diverse discs he has collected on his academic and personal travels.

Public speaker Jane Cordell coaches others to achieve their potential, drawing on her personal journey with hearing loss.