St John's College News
Pol Roger
Pol RogerTo celebrate the Quincentenary in style, why not toast St John's with a glass of our very own vintage champagne? In collaboration with leading champagne house Pol Roger, St John's Special Anniversary label is available in cases of 6 bottles or of 3 magnums.read moreJohnian scientists feature in 'Eureka' list
Johnian scientists feature in 'Eureka' listThe Times newspaper has named 6 Johnians in their inaugural list of the 100 most important contemporary figures in British science. This is the first time this ranking has been compiled, and it was published in the October edition of'˜Eureka', The Times' monthly science magazine. The Johnians named in the list are: 17. Plastic electronics pioneer and Cambridge University Professor Richard Friend…read more'An Apple a Day' Trail
'An Apple a Day' TrailEvent on: Monday 25th October 09:00-12:00 Celebrate the 21st Apple Day with a series of events during half term. On Monday 25th October, St John's College Library will hold an exhibition of apples in history. No need to book, open 9:00-12:00 drop-in visits welcome.read moreQuincentenary Prizes
Quincentenary PrizesSt John's College welcomes entries for the College's new Quincentenary Prize essay competition. Thanks to the generosity of a donor, the College proposes to mark its Quincentenary in 2011 by offering two essay prizes of £750 each, open to competition among school students in Year 12. Matching sums will be awarded to the prizewinners' schools for expenditure on academic resources. …read moreAdnam's Anniversary Ale
Adnam's Anniversary AleWe are delighted to announce that St John's has its own Anniversary Ale, brewed by Adnams Southwold. The beer is now available in the College Bar for alumni and students to enjoy. Alumni are also invited to a special festive tasting on Thursday, 16 December, and do remember that alumni are always welcome in the College Bar and may bring up to two guests.read moreTandem Africa
Tandem AfricaOn Monday 30 August two Johnians, Richard and Beth Kahle, set off on a charity tandem ride from the UK to Cape Town. Whilst in Africa, Richard and Beth will be meeting Johnians and spreading the word about the forthcoming 500th anniversary year and the celebrations taking place in 2011. We wish them the best of luck on their journey. To follow their adventures in their online diary click…read moreMatriculation 2010
Matriculation 2010St John's welcomes the new students who matriculated as members of College on Tuesday 5th October 2010. read moreQuincentenary Prizes
Quincentenary PrizesAre you a Johnian teacher or head teacher? Do you work in education or with young people? Are you a parent or a governor of a school or college? Can you help? The College is delighted to announce its new Quincentenary Prizes for school and college students in Year 12. A mailing has been sent to Johnians who, according to our records, work in education.read moreTelethon raises £206,936
Telethon raises £206,936The College would like to whole heartedly thank everyone who contributed to help make this year's Telethon a success. Collectively, we raised a final sum of £206,936 with over 350 pledges of support for the College's fundraising Campaign. read moreTelethon target smashed!
Telethon target smashed!This year’s Telethon raised a final sum of £206,936 with over 350 pledges of support for the College’s fundraising Campaign exceeding our original target of £180,000. Over the course of two weeks, our 13-strong team of student callers spoke to 634 Johnians, well over half of whom (56%) decided to make a gift to the Campaign. This included a substantial number of new donors. Now in its third…read moreEmployment of the Energy Project Manager – the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC)
Employment of the Energy Project Manager – the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC)St Johns employed an Energy Project Manager to guide the College through the new Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Energy Efficiency Scheme (see April 2011 below) and also to develop the College’s energy reduction strategy through which many of the following initiatives have been formed (with more to follow).read more2011: What's on
2011: What's on2011: 500 Years of St John's College, Cambridge 2011 sees the Quincentenary of St John's College and we will be marking five centuries of Johnian excellence. St John's will host a series of events in Cambridge, the UK and throughout the world, including two extra-special Quincentenary Weeks, featuring very special guests. read more2010 Telephone Campaign
2010 Telephone CampaignOur third Telephone Campaign is now underway and will run up to 27 September.read more2010 Telephone Campaign, 14–27 September
2010 Telephone Campaign, 14–27 SeptemberOur third Telephone Campaign is now underway! The Telephone Campaign presents a wonderful opportunity to keep Johnians up to date with current developments in the College, to talk about our exciting plans for 2011 and to seek support for our fundraising Campaign. This year’s 13-strong team represents the vibrant spread of undergraduate life here at St John’s with ambassadors from a range of…read moreUNIVERSITY PRIZES AND AWARDS
UNIVERSITY PRIZES AND AWARDSThe following Prizes and Awards to Members of the College have been announced by the University The Armourers and Brasiers' AWE Prize has been awarded to Miss LS Connell The Duncan Roland Prize & A Roger Morris Prize have been awarded to Miss R F R Fisher The Buncombe Prize has been awarded to Mr O Griffiths The AT & T Prize has been awarded to Mr N M T Houlsby The Raphael…read moreDeath of Dr John Alexander
Death of Dr John AlexanderThe College is sad to learn of the death, on Tuesday 17 August 2010, of Dr John Alexander, aged 88. Previously a student at Pembroke College, he had been a Fellow of St John's since 1976, and was a former College and University Lecturer in Archaeology. read moreJohn Crook Scholarships
John Crook ScholarshipsProfessor John Anthony Crook (1921- 2007) was a Fellow of St John's for more than fifty years. His door was ever-open to generations of undergraduate and graduate students for whom he seemed to have so much time to spare and to whom he offered so much valued support and advice. A new scholarship, to be awarded in John Crook's name and memory, reflects the spirit of his achievements and sets…read moreSecond annual meeting of the Beaufort Society
Second annual meeting of the Beaufort SocietySince its successful launch last year the Beaufort Society has grown and flourished, and looks forward to its second annual gathering on Saturday 30 October 2010. read moreDeborah Howard elected FBA
Deborah Howard elected FBACurrent Fellow of St John's , Professor Deborah Howard has been elected to a Fellowship of the British Academy. View the announcement on the British Academy website: http://www.britac.ac.uk/fellowship/elections/2010-Howard.cfm read moreField Sports Campaign Launch Update
Field Sports Campaign Launch UpdateOn 28 April 2010 the Master, Professor Chris Dobson, launched the St John’s College Field Sports Campaign at One Great George Street, London. All Johnians who played or contributed to field sports were invited to attend the drinks reception to meet old teammates and hear more about the College’s plans to secure this vital aspect of College life. The Master explained that thanks to the…read moreCollege Researcher leads in dementia study
College Researcher leads in dementia studyProfessor Carol Brayne and Dr Hannah Keage lead a team of researchers from the UK and Finland that discovers why people who stay in education longer have a lower risk of developing dementia Dr Hannah Keage, a Research Associate at St John's College, has co-authored the widely-reported study. Dr Keage, quoted by the BBC News Website, said, "Previous research has shown that there is not a one-to-…read moreRoyal Society Medals 2010
Royal Society Medals 2010Two Johnians have been awarded medals by the Royal Society:Professor Sir David Roxbee Cox - Awarded the Copley Medal for his seminal contributions to the theory and applications of statisticsDr Graeme Bryce Segal - Awarded the Sylvester Medal for his highly influential and elegant work on the development of topology, geometry and quantum field theory, bridging the gap between physics and pure…read moreJohnians on Queen's Birthday Honours List
Johnians on Queen's Birthday Honours ListName Position Honour Mr Stephen James Finnigan Chief Constable, Lancashire Constabulary Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), for services to the Police Professor Noel Glynne Lloyd Vice-Chancellor, Aberystwyth University Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), for services to Higher Education in Wales Mr Julian Pettifer Freelance Writer and Broadcaster Officer…read moreGeneral Admission 2010
General Admission 2010On Thursday 24 June 2010, a Congregation was held at the Senate House, at which 167 members of the College took degrees. read moreChoir Concert at Thaxted Festival
Choir Concert at Thaxted FestivalThaxted Festival Friday 25 June, 8.00p.m.The Choir is delighted to return to the Thaxted Festival this year after a very successful concert in 2008. The programme takes in a wide-range of Cathedral music, including an anthem celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Samuel Sebastian Wesley. It will also include Bruckner's Christus factus est, Franck's Panis Angelicus and works by Lassus…read more