The Marguerite
Welcome to The Marguerite, our annual benefactors’ review that reflects on the impact of your donations during the last academic year.
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An update on Free Places
Medical student Evangeline Dillon (2023) is one of the inaugural Dobson Free Places recipients. She told us why this fund was instrumental to her applying to St John’s and reaching higher education.
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Beaufort Society Spring Meeting 2025
The Beaufort Society’s Spring Meeting took place at the Francis Crick Institute on Thursday 20 March. Dr Jeanne Salje, Fellow of St John’s College, took the audience on a deep dive into the fascinating world of bacteria, challenging conventional perceptions of these microscopic organisms.
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Go Forward Give Back
With exams complete, the 2022 year group students gathered in the Master’s Garden to mark the end of their time at St John’s and join this year’s Go Forward, Give Back campaign. The Garden Party celebrated achievements and the power of giving back. So far, more than 60% of those who attended have supported the Dobson Free Places Fund, helping ensure future Johnians can study at St John’s, no matter their background.
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The Dobson Free Places: your gift in action
Discover how your generosity has empowered Mustafa to fully embrace life at St John’s—from academic pursuits to the wider student experience. In this video, he reflects on his first year and the impact of receiving a Dobson Free Place.
Go Forward Give Back
Hear from some of our recent St John’s graduates as they share why they chose to give back to the Dobson Free Places Fund. Their reflections highlight the lasting impact of their time at College and the importance of supporting future students through this transformative initiative.
Impact Stories
Steady progress for the LMBC Bicentenary Campaign
As the Lady Margaret Boat Club marks its 200th year, the bicentenary campaign to renovate the boathouse continues to gather momentum.
Travel award takes Johnian to new heights
We spoke with Ed Brewer, an Engineering student at John’s (2021), to hear how he got on at the Skyrunning World Tour in Europe over the summer thanks to the Sam Fitzsimmons Travel Award.
