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Who we are, what we value, and how we think

THE HOME OF BIG IDEAS

St John’s has a proud tradition of academic excellence and intellectual curiosity. Learn about our history, hear from our Master and meet our Fellows as we inspire the next generation of thinkers and leaders.

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Why the right squeeze could double the battery life of electric cars

Cambridge researchers have found a way to dramatically slow the ageing of lithium-ion battery electrodes used in electric vehicles, smartphones and billions of other products

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St John’s students to punt 200 miles to raise £5,000 for charity

Punting is normally best enjoyed on a lazy summer afternoon, but in September four St John’s students will spend 11 days proving it can also be an endurance sport as they travel 204 miles from Oxford to St John’s

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Wildlife vet, air ambulance pioneer, and philanthropist awarded King’s Birthday Honours

Seven members of St John’s College are among nearly 1,200 extraordinary individuals to be recognised by HM King Charles III in the 2026 awards

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‘Afterglow’ discovery could lead to clearer cancer scans and new quantum devices

Scientists find way to make “forbidden” molecular states emit light at room temperature – a breakthrough that could improve OLED smartphone and television screens, biomedical imaging and future quantum technologies

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The Bridge of sighs

The Bridge of Sighs is one of Cambridge’s most recognisable and beautiful landmarks and is an integral part of life at St John’s.

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Events & Services

Open Days & Residentials
Year 12 Choral Residential – Day 1
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July 5, 2026 2:00 PM
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Year 12 Choral Residential – Day 2
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July 6, 2026 10:00 AM
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Year 12 Choral Residential – Day 3
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July 7, 2026 10:00 AM
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Cambridge Open Days talk by Tutor for Undergraduate Admissions
Old Divinity School, St John's College
July 8, 2026 7:15 PM
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Sustainability

St John's is at the forefront of tackling the climate emergency through pioneering research and sustainable practices.
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How we work

We are guided by a strong framework of governance, policy and oversight that reflects our values and responsibilites.
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Vacancies

The wide range of rewarding roles at St John's offer you the chance to be part of one of Cambridge’s most historic and forward-looking institutions.
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