Johnian Society Day 2025
Johnians of all ages enjoyed Ben Macintyre's fascinating lecture on espionage, a talent-packed classical concert by current students, and a bubbly reception followed by dinner in Hall.
Nigel Snaith: incoming Johnian Society Chair reveals his plans
Nigel Snaith (1979) has taken over from Claire Griffiths (1985) as Chair of the Johnian Society. We asked him a few questions about his life since St John’s and his hopes for the Johnian Society.
New Johnian Society Committee Members 2025
Four new members join the Johnian Society Committee. Fiona McIlwham CMG (1992) Laura Day (2014), Jessica Gorman (1985) and Chris Moore (1984).
Johnian Society Day 2024
Johnian Society members and their guests were welcomed back to College for the Johnian Society Day 2024. The day included a lecture on the English wine industry and a dinner in Hall.
Waiting for life: Ralph’s story
Johnians Katie and Graham Tatham (2006) have become leaders of a campaign to raise awareness for paediatric organ donation in the UK. Their involvement in the ‘Waiting to Live’ campaign was motivated by a difficult and heart-breaking situation with their young son, Ralph, who was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer in January 2023 when he was just three years old.
New Johnian Society Committee members
The Johnian Society Committee welcomes three new members, Dr Anthony Freeling (1975), Bhanu Balusu (2018) and Charley Roberts (2015).
Johnian Society Centenary 2023
Johnian Society members and their guests were welcomed back to College for the Johnian Society Centenary Weekend. The Saturday celebrations included afternoon tea and champagne before sessions, welcome drinks and dinner in Hall, and Sunday featured a Garden Party.
New Johnian Society Committee members
The Johnian Society Committee welcomes four new members; Nigel Topping (1985), Liz Broom (2015), David Bailey (1969) and Craig Murphy (2008).
Johnian Society Day 2022
Johnian Society members and their guests were welcomed back to College for the Johnian Society Day 2022. The event included afternoon tea, a panel discussion on enhancements to the College site and a dinner in Hall.
Owen Byrne on joining the Johnian Society Committee
Owen Byrne (1998) joined the Johnian Society Committee last month and here tells us about his reasons for serving on the committee.
Oli Buxton on joining the Johnian Society Committee
Oli Buxton (2003) is one of the newest members of the Johnian Society Committee, having joined earlier this month. Here he tells us a bit about himself and shares some memories from his time at St John’s.
Claire Griffiths: incoming Johnian Society Chair
Claire Griffiths (1985) became the Johnian Society Chair earlier this month. We asked her a few questions about her hopes for the Johnian Society.
Poetry and protest
Michael Gun-Why (2002) on teaching during the pandemic and breaking down barriers to higher education.
Wilfried Genest on joining the Johnian Society Committee
A quick Q&A with the Committee’s newest member