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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 the Brontë sisters by Patrick Branwell Brontë copyright The National Portrait Gallery, London
The Cambridge chapter before Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights

The patriarch of the Brontë family was a St John’s undergraduate who changed his surname from Brunty to Brontë – a name his three remarkable daughters would later make famous in books that have sold millions of copies worldwide

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Radiologist calls for revolution in UK breast cancer screening in historic medical lecture

Recording of the 2026 Linacre Lecture given at St John’s College by University of Cambridge breast cancer specialist is now available online

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First-year St John’s student wins University-wide organ competition

Undergraduate awarded £800 prize by judges including former BBC Songs of Praise presenter for ‘musicianship, architectural awareness, technical finesse, and sense of style’

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Legendary ‘Maggie man’ and champion of women’s rowing dies aged 88

Tributes have been paid to former Lady Margaret Boat Club (LMBC) Boatman and coach Roger Silk, whose dedication shaped generations of student athletes at St John’s and across Cambridge

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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

The Common Good Programme
The Rev’d Canon Tom Buchanan – What is Truth?
St John's College Chapel
March 1, 2026 6:30 PM
Music in College
Old Divinity School Late: Elgar & Schumann
Main Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School
March 1, 2026 8:30 PM
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Climate Crisis Lecture
Main Lecture Theatre, Old Divinity School
March 3, 2026 5:00 PM
St John's College Choir
Bach St John Passion – The Choir of St John’s and St John’s Sinfonia
St John's College Chapel
March 7, 2026 6:30 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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