The Johnian Blog

Dr Cillian Ó Fathaigh (2014) was one of four Gates Cambridge Scholars on a panel discussion about leading with courage at the Cambridge Festival

How Dr Terry Downes (1989) shaped ailing Alaska Native Corporation Sealaska, to become a $1 billion ocean health business

Five alumni entrepreneurs shared their lessons from building and investing in ventures that address the world’s most urgent environmental and social challenges.

The LMBC Bicentenary Campaign surpassed its fundraising goal raising over £820,000 to transform the boathouse. This achievement is a testament to the generosity and enthusiasm of Maggie crews and supporters past and present.

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 a generous donor, River Court is undergoing a major landscaping project as part of the St John’s College Masterplan. The project aims to create a new outdoor study and relaxation area amidst a thriving biodiverse spot. 

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.

Clare Harvey (2003) has spoken of her excitement at being selected to be the Women’s Boat Race Umpire for 2026. 

Four new members join the Johnian Society Committee: Yijing Li (2008), Ian Roberts (1975), Steven Rosenhek (1984) and Sir Graham Wrigley (1982).

Award-winning podcast The Europeans from journalist Katy Lee (2006) and opera singer Dominic Kraemer (2006) digs deeper into stories about politics and culture across the continent.

On the near anniversary of Dr Manmohan Singh’s (1955) passing, St John’s College hosted a virtual event to honour the life, achievements, and enduring legacy of one of its most distinguished alumni. We welcomed attendees from all over the world, bringing together alumni, current college members, scholarship recipients and the Singh family, to reflect on the global impact of Dr Singh’s journey from humble beginnings to international statesmanship.

The best Christmas movies are the ones we want to watch every year and Nativity!, produced by Nick Jones (1992), has become one of the nation’s festive favourites. 

The Lady Margaret Boat Club's Honorary Secretaries LMBC Honorary Secretaries Ben Fenocchi (2018) and Eleanor Laughton (2020) have taken a look back at a year of celebrations for the club's bicentenary year.