Johnian magazine issue 53, autumn 2024

This issue of Johnian is filled with alumni stories focussing on the importance of unity and collaboration amid division.

Britton Burdick is a Communications Director at the U.S. House of Representatives. Here he discusses the importance of bipartisan negotiation in crafting enduring policies.

Robin Ogilvy is Head of Division - Development Co-operation at OECD. Here he talks about his recent term as OECD's Special Representative to the UN.

In light of St John’s most successful telephone campaign to date, Senior Development Officer Will Romeu-Evans reflects on the impact these campaigns have on the callers themselves.

Alexandra Abrams is Advisor for Partnerships at the World Council of Peoples for the United Nations. She tells us about the collaborative nature of her work.

Jennifer Schulz is Professor of Law at the University of Manitoba. In this article she talks about her teaching career and the value of mediation.

Steve Acklam is a member of the Beaufort Society. In this article he explains why keeping a connection with St John’s is so important to him.

Simon Allan works for Gavi the Vaccine Alliance. In this article he considers how we can make vaccine distribution more equitable.

Anna Gower is a teacher and musician, currently working at an international school in Thailand. Here she considers the music that is most meaningful to her.

Rachel Peat Underhill is Curator of Decorative Arts at the Royal Collection Trust. Here she talks about her career in the heritage sector.

Black hole jets; Great Gate restoration; protein atlas; honoured alumni