New exhibition tells the story of the fight to end transatlantic slavery, its aftermath and legacies
Professor Victoria Avery has co-curated an exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge titled: 'Rise Up: Resistance, Revolution, Abolition'.
Rediscovered play by Johnian scientist has premiere at St John’s
A play written in the 1950s by Johnian scientist Wallace Harper has received its premiere at St John's after his granddaughter, Karen (pictured), contacted the Lady Margaret Players.
Three Johnian entrepreneurs share career insights at panel discussion
Three well-known Johnian entrepreneurs shared key lessons from their career journeys at a panel discussion earlier this month.
Shanidar Cave and the changing perceptions of Neanderthals
Earlier this month, an insightful virtual talk featuring Johnian and Fellow Professor Graeme Barker (1965) explored the latest discoveries from the Shanidar Cave Project.
St John’s visits the East Coast
Earlier this month, members of the Development Office embarked on an exciting trip to visit alumni on the East Coast, beginning in the vibrant city of New York City and then heading to the historic, cobbled streets of Boston.
Paul Cobb: The Book and the Knife
Paul Cobb (1974) has been a farmer, a conservationist and a newspaper columnist. Now he has embarked on a career as a novelist.
Johnian spooky stories
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.
The sky’s the limit
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.
Christina Faraday: art and ideas
Christina Faraday (2011) is a historian of art and ideas, Research Fellow and lecturer at the University of Cambridge. In this article she talks about her interest in Tudor and Jacobean art and her career as an art historian.
Keeping biodiversity on the right track
Keith Barron (1968) is a member of the Kent & East Sussex Railway and he believes that heritage railways can provide vital havens for nature.
Talking Tulips: A New Discovery
We were pleased to welcome so many Johnians to our Talking Tulips event earlier this month. We enjoyed a wonderful day celebrating the amazing conservation project conducted by Brett Wilson (2013).
Laura Coffey: Enchanted Islands
Laura Coffey reflects on her time at Cambridge and the unique journey, following in Odysseus’ footsteps, that inspired the book.
Undergraduates at St John’s during World War II
Donald Rushton (1942) was a student at St John's during the Second World War. He told us what the College was like during that time.
London Christmas Drinks 2023
We were so pleased to welcome so many Johnians to our London Christmas Drinks earlier this month. With the bubbly flowing and Christmas tunes in full swing, we enjoyed a wonderful evening celebrating the start of the festive season.