The Johnian Blog

Paul Cobb (1974) has been a farmer, a conservationist and a newspaper columnist. Now he has embarked on a career as a novelist.

Five spooky stories written by the Johnian community. These chilling tales, many set in St John's itself, tell of mysterious noises, ancient books and ghostly goings-on.

During the Telethon 2024, alumni pledged £572,937 in support of the Dobson Free Places Fund, Annual Fund, Studentship Scheme and other essential College projects.

Chris Perks (1983), now a retired GP, took part in the Himalayan Trust UK’s trek celebrating the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest. Chris was met with incredible views, two fellow Johnians and a number of charitable projects.

Isobel Gardner (2023) was selected to represent College in the classic image of New Court in autumn in The Times and the Guardian this term. She told us what her experience has been like at St John's so far.

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.

Dr Amy Orben is a Fellow, College Lecturer and Director of Studies at St John’s and a Group Leader at the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit. Here Amy discusses her work on the intersection between digital technologies and mental health in young people.

Jelal Hydyrov (2022) is about to begin the third year of his Engineering degree. In the summer of 2023, Jelal took part in an Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) at Imperial College, focusing on artificial intelligence.

The new Porters' Lodge on Northampton Street opened earlier this year.