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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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A portrait of Professor Paul Dirac
The century that changed physics – 100 years of quantum mechanics

Since Paul Dirac, the Nobel Prize-winning physicist from St John’s, first co-founded quantum mechanics, there has been a century of scientific discovery

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Exceptional students admitted as Scholars of St John’s at historic candlelit ceremony

Part of a 500-year tradition, the new cohort signed the Scholars’ Book alongside historic names such as the poet William Wordsworth and former Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh.

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Jack Liddall, postgraduate student at St John's
UK–devolved relations ‘too opaque’, Cambridge research warns

A postgraduate researcher at St John’s College says the structure governing cooperation across the UK lacks transparency and oversight

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College opens one of Cambridge’s most sustainable student housing projects

New family, couples’ and single-occupancy accommodation available following major investment in postgraduate homes

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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

Lecture
The Andrew Chamblin Memorial Lecture 2025
Centre for Mathematical Sciences, Wilberforce Road CB3 0WA
November 10, 2025 5:00 PM
Music in College
SJCMS - Schubert's Second Piano Trio
The Lightfoot Room, Old Divinity School
November 13, 2025 1:15 PM
The Common Good Programme
Sunday Sermon Series - The Rev’d Dr Matthew Bullimore
St John's College Chapel
November 16, 2025 6:30 PM
Talk
Mark O'Connell in conversation with Rory Carroll
Lightfoot Room, Old Divinity School
November 18, 2025 5:00 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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