Where women’s rowing is now – and where it goes next
Next year will mark the centenary of the Women's Boat Race. Olympian Annamarie Phelps (1984) looks back on the history of women's rowing and discusses what is next for the sport.
Tales from the Munro baggers of St John’s
Munro bagging is the term used for attempting to climb all of the 283 Scottish peaks over 3,000 feet. We hear from two Johnians who have managed to collect them all.
How I overcome a phobia that almost derailed my student life
Emma Innes (2008) has published a book on how she beat a constant fear of being sick that left her weak and underweight.
Watch again: Why the First Folio Matters
St John's Research Fellow in English Dr Eve Houghton presents a talk exploring the significance of Shakespeare’s First Folio
Hymn to her: reflections on a College reunion
What's it like to return to College after four decades and meet up with the people who shared your student years? Dr Stefan Fafinski (1986), a senior public lawyer and Parole Board Chair, who was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the Royal County of Berkshire, reveals his thoughts on his recent 40th anniversary reunion dinner at St John's.
The opportunity gap that spurred a mission to change Britain’s classrooms
Susannah Hardyman (2004) is the Chief Executive Officer of impact funder Impetus. The charity invests in a portfolio of 23 education and employment non-profit organisations supporting young people facing disadvantage
New album of songs from the British Isles by former Choral Scholar
Bass-baritone Tristan Hambleton, a former Choral Scholar at St John's, has just released a new album, Day of these Days
Alumni visit to Michelin starred restaurant
A group of Johnian alumni enjoyed a cooking demonstration at Caractère, Emily Roux’s Michelin starred restaurant in Notting Hill this month.
John Sparks (1994): Ukraine documentary wins TV news award
24 Hours in the Kill Zone won the digital news category at the 2026 Royal Television Society Awards. The full-length film by journalist John Sparks (1994) premiered on YouTube where it has gained more than 1.7 million views
St John’s alumni meet in Paris for evening at Champs-Élysées club
A group of more than 30 Johnians met up for an evening of drinking at the historic The Travellers' Club in Paris this month.
Lord Peter Hennessy appointed Knight Companion of the Most Noble Order of the Garter
The Johnian historian and former journalist was appointed by the King in April.
One to watch: Can algorithms grow better crops?
Dominic Hall (2013) is applying artificial intelligence to one of agriculture’s most pressing challenges: how to improve a crop’s yield and ability to thrive in the face of climate change.
Spotlight on: Global trade
Ben Shepherd (1999), the Principal of Developing Trade Consultants, delivers a direct assessment of the turbulent international trade environment.
Career spotlight: Professor Julia Jones
Julia PG Jones MBE (2000), Professor of Conservation Science at Bangor University, spoke with us about her passion for nature conservation.