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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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Nativity! producer shares the magic formula for a Christmas classic

Nick Jones reveals the ingredients that make comedy film Nativity! so popular and his career path from St John's Law student to making movies

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‘Personality test’ shows AI chatbots mimic human traits – and how they can be manipulated

Researchers co-led by St John's College postgraduate call for urgent regulation after developing tool for artificial intelligence systems

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Fellow who ‘conveyed the beauty’ of maths to generations of students dies at 88

Dr David John Haldane Garling, known as Ben, wrote core course textbooks and was ‘a pillar’ of College and University life

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Ugandan PhD student Abel Wilson Walekhwa smiles at the camera in The Cloisters at St John's College, Cambridge
PhD student turns childhood struggle for education into inspiring new book

A St John’s postgraduate who studied while herding cattle as a child in Uganda has turned the challenges of his path to Cambridge into a book about resilience

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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

Chapel Service
Epiphany Carol Service I
The Chapel
January 24, 2026 6:00 PM
Chapel Service
Epiphany Carol Service II
The Chapel
January 25, 2026 6:00 PM
Graduation
Congregation (in absence only)
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January 30, 2026 2:00 PM
St John's College Choir
Choral Scholar Open Day
New Music Room and Chapel
February 7, 2026 1:00 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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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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