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

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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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Professor Richard Samworth in The Cloisters at St John's College, Cambridge
St John’s Fellow named as one of the UK’s strongest mathematical minds

Seven Cambridge researchers, including St John’s statistician Professor Richard Samworth FRS, have been appointed Fellows of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences

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Sarah Aguiar Monteiro Borges stands in front of a research information board at Harvard at a symposium
Psychiatry student named on prestigious Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List

Rising star at St John’s College recognised by global brand for her drive to improve youth mental health in Brazil and beyond

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Professor Gideon Henderson gives a lecture at a podium
Top climate scientist to tackle high-stakes carbon removal race at St John’s Climate Crisis Lecture

Professor Gideon Henderson CBE FRS, an Honorary Fellow of St John’s, will deliver the free lecture on Tuesday 3 March 2026

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UK teens to have social media curfew in world-first mental health study

Landmark research, co-led by St John’s College psychologist, aims to see whether restricted use of online platforms reduces anxiety and improves wellbeing

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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

St John's College Choir
Choral Scholar Open Day
New Music Room and Chapel
February 7, 2026 1:00 PM
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Linacre Lecture 2026
Main Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School
February 10, 2026 5:30 PM
Music in College
Psalter Themes for Peace
St John's College Chapel
February 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Music in College
Zoe Rahman Trio – Jazz at John's
Main Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School
February 15, 2026 7:00 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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We are guided by a strong framework of governance, policy and oversight that reflects our values and responsibilites.
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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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