St John's College News
Dr Martin Goodhand
Dr Martin GoodhandMartin Goodhand works on the internal aerodynamics for aircraft jet-engines; his aim is to improve engine efficiencies in order to reduce the economic and environmental cost of aviation. One area where significant improvements are possible is in the compressor; this part of the engine is made up of many individual aerofoils (around 4000 in large civil engines) with the purpose of…read moreLibrary catalogue
Library catalogueiDiscover offers a fast, intuitive way to search library collections across the University. A simple search will generate results from all libraries in the University. An advanced search enables you to limit your search to specific libraries.Click on the search box below to visit the iDiscover website. Search iDiscover for books in St John's College Library only. The University Library…read moreFred Hoyle Project
Fred Hoyle Projectlibrary/special_collections Professor Sir Fred Hoyle (1915-2001) was one of the most distinguished, creative and controversial scientists of the twentieth century. He was a Fellow of St John’s College (1939-1972, Honorary Fellow 1973-2001), was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1957, held the Plumian Chair of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy (1958-1972), established the…read moreThe Old Library
The Old LibraryThe Old Library is a two-storey, seventeenth-century building situated in Third Court. Its original entrance, now used for visitor access to the Upper Library, is on the first floor on E staircase Second Court. It houses the College's Special Collections, which may be consulted in the Rare Books Reading Room on the ground floor. Access to the Reading Room is via the Working Library. Read…read moreOutreach and Exhibitions
Outreach and ExhibitionsThe Library is committed to continually improving access to its outstanding Special Collections. Our Exhibition Area is open to the public, providing a series of displays throughout the year on various aspects of the College and the Library's collections. We have also developed a dynamic programme of Schools Visits and Educational Resources. For more information please contact the Special…read moreBed & Breakfast
Bed & BreakfastDuring the summer the College also offers some accommodation to individuals on a Bed & Breakfast basis. Use the form below to request a booking. The booking system is managed by the SpeedyBooker.com Network.Please note that we cannot accommodate anyone under the age of 16. Your browser does not appear to support frames. Please click here to go to the booking system. read moreChapel: Facilities available for hire
Chapel: Facilities available for hireThe Chapel and its facilities are available to hire for a variety of different events. Please click on the links below to find out more information about the facilities you require.To enquire about hiring the Chapel for an event, please contact the Chapel Clerk, Stephen Stokes, on (01223) 338676 or by email, if you would like to get married in the chapel, please contact the Dean by…read moreSamuel Butler Project begins
Samuel Butler Project beginsThe Library is pleased to announce the commencement of a two-year, Heritage Lottery Funded project to catalogue and open up the Butler collection to researchers and the public. Samuel Butler, now best known as the author of Erewhon (1872) and The Way of All Flesh, was a Victorian polymath whose work encompassed science, classical translation, musical composition, photography and painting. The…read moreOutcomes
OutcomesDecisions will be communicated by mid-January, after the interview period, and there are three possible outcomes:If your application is successful you will receive an offerIf the College feels you are suitable for a place at Cambridge but is not able to offer you a place at St John's then you will be placed in the Winter Pool for consideration by other CollegesIf your application is unsuccessful…read moreRequirements
RequirementsIn order to apply to St John's College you should meet certain requirements, both academic and linguistic. These are to ensure that our students get the most out of studying at the University of Cambridge.read moreDr Akhilesh Reddy - What makes us tick?
Dr Akhilesh Reddy - What makes us tick?A team of scientists, led by St John’s College Fellow, Dr Akhilesh Reddy, has shed new light on the internal 24-hour clock of all life – from humans to algae.The 24-hour (circadian) rhythm of our bodies has always been assumed to be connected with DNA and gene activity. The first study conducted by Dr Reddy’s team found, for the first time, that red blood cells also operate on a 24-hour…read moreSpecial Collections
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Aims of the CollegeThe work of St John's College is built on its four aims. All of our activities have their foundations in at least one of these guiding principles: Education Religion Learning ResearchFind out more...read moreThe Chaplain
The ChaplainThe Chaplain supports the College Tutors who are the primary point of pastoral care for the 900 Junior members of the College (undergraduates and research students). The Chaplain is available to everyone in College – Fellows, Students and Staff. Brief Biography The Chaplain of the College is The Rev'd Graham Dunn. Graham is part of the primary welfare provision for the Junior Members of…read moreCollege Nurses and College Counsellor
College Nurses and College CounsellorThe St John’s Health Centre has two registered nurses, Ruth Dean and Karen Miles, and a College Counsellor, Jennifer Cooper. They are able to help with a variety of health and wellbeing issues. Any information shared with the College Nurses or Counsellor will be treated in strict medical confidence and is not passed on to anyone without your consent. Please book appointments via Moodle. …read moreWilkinson Quincentenary Prize Winners
Wilkinson Quincentenary Prize WinnersSt John's College, Cambridge, is delighted to announce that the following three sixth-form school and college students have been awarded Wilkinson Quincentenary Prizes: Hector Janse van Rensburg, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge John McConnel, Sedbergh School, Cumbria Rebekah Smith, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle, Lincolnshire The Wilkinson Quincentenary Prizes are awarded…read moreAdmissions Symposia
Admissions SymposiaAn Admissions Symposium is a small informal event which offers a valuable opportunity to discuss issues of mutual interest with regard to admissions policy and practice. It is followed by dinner in the company of our Directors of Studies and Teaching Fellows across a range of subjects.We are currently preparing for our next "Teacher" events, therefore if you would like to be included on our…read moreLibrary History
Library Historyread moreChapel History
Chapel HistoryThe site of St John's College was, in the thirteenth century, the home of the Augustinian Hospital of St John. In its early days it was a flourishing institution, and in 1280 a large new chapel was built. However, by the sixteenth century the Hospital was in a state of decay and it came to the attention of John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester and a leading figure in the University. Fisher was…read moreCollege Archives
College Archivesread moreGetting Here
Getting Hereby roadThe college is easily accessible from the M11, M1 / A1 and A14 Motorways.by railCambridge is a 50 minute journey from London's King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations.by coachThere are coach services to Cambridge from Victoria Coach Station in London approx every hour. There are also services from other cities and all major airportsby airGatwick, Heathrow and Luton airports are within…read moreSupport, awards & scholarships
Support, awards & scholarshipsAs a world-class academic institution St John’s College is committed to offer its members an environment which allows them to achieve the highest academic standards. We take pride in academic excellence and we are committed to reward outstanding academic achievements through Scholarships and Prizes as well as various academic Prize competitions throughout the year. Financial support in the…read moreFees
FeesUndergraduate fees vary depend on a student's permanent residency status. Each student is classified as one of (1) Home and EU, (2) Channel Islands and Isle of Man, or (3) Overseas. The following estimates of costs relate to the annual charges for academic years 2016-17 and 2017-18. No attempt has been made to incorporate an estimate of future inflation. Further Government action…read moreFurther applicant information
Further applicant informationThere are a number of different types of application to St John's; some are defined by place of residence, while others are defined by age or timing of application. Others have specific requirements for scholarships or because the applicant already holds a bachelor's degree. Some deadlines, fees and forms will be affected by application type.read moreTerms & Conditions
Terms & ConditionsConditions of Use The contact information on the site must not be used for unsolicited mail. Any protected information must not be disclosed to third parties. Copyright Notice All material appearing on the College's Web server (www.joh.cam.ac.uk) is Copyright ©2025 St John's College and its respective authors, unless otherwise stated. Without explicit indication to the contrary, permission is…read more