St John's College News
Price of Britain’s Slave Trade revealed
Price of Britain’s Slave Trade revealedLetters and papers revealing in detail how human beings were priced for sale during the 18th century Transatlantic Slave Trade have been made available to researchers and the public. Letters discussing the value and sale of slaves in the 18th century, which provide a distressing reminder of the powerful business interests that sustained one of the darkest chapters in British history, are to be…read moreDavid Nobbs: Beaufort Society speech
David Nobbs: Beaufort Society speechFollowing the death of comedy writer and Johnian David Nobbs, we republish a speech that he gave at a Beaufort Society meeting at St John’s College in 2010.Comedy writer and Johnian David Nobbs, who came to St John’s as a student in 1955 to study Classics and English, died on 9 August at the age of 80. He was best known for creating the comedy series The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin. The…read moreUniversity Prizes awarded to St John's Students
University Prizes awarded to St John's StudentsSeven St John’s students have been awarded prestigious prizes, scholarships and Fellowships by various academic institutions during June and July for their outstanding work and achievements.James Devine-Stoneman, 3rd year Natural Sciences undergraduate, received the Part II Armourers and Brasiers' Prize.Joan Redmond, 3rd year History gradaute, was awarded the Scouloudi Fellowship, Institute of…read moreGraduate explores “what if” questions about the Bible in debut novel
Graduate explores “what if” questions about the Bible in debut novelThe first novel by St John’s alumna Anna Lindsay, Eden Undone, which dramatises a story from the first book of the Bible, is to be released in the United States in the autumn. Eden Undone, which was released in the UK earlier this year, retells the story of Creation and the Fall, but adds a twist, by asking “What if Eve had said no?”The first half of the novel is set in Eden with the story of…read moreThere and back again: St John's alumnus returns to Alaska to finish epic journey
There and back again: St John's alumnus returns to Alaska to finish epic journeyMore than 50 years after setting out on an epic journey across both American continents, three University of Cambridge graduates, including Johnian Mike Andrews, successfully completed the final leg of their daring road trip – in the same Land Rover they used decades ago. In 1960, a group of youthful Cambridge University graduates took a Land Rover on one of the world’s most challenging and…read moreThree Fellows of St John’s College appointed Professors
Three Fellows of St John’s College appointed ProfessorsThree Senior Academics at St John’s College have been awarded Professorships. Máire Ní Mhaonaigh, Tuomas Knowles, and Mete Atatüre have been appointed Professors, with effect from 1 October 2015.Dr Máire Ní Mhaonaigh, College Lecturer and Director of Studies in Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic, has been appointed Professor of Celtic and Medieval Studies in the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse and…read more"Sponsor a Shelf" success for College Library
"Sponsor a Shelf" success for College LibraryA new fundraising scheme whereby Johnians “sponsor a shelf” in the College Library has raised over £40,000 to buy books for current St John’s students.A recent fundraising scheme set up by the College Library has successfully raised over £40,000 to buy new textbooks for current St John’s students.“Sponsor a Shelf” was launched in March as a joint venture between the Library and the Development…read moreJohnians elected to the British Academy
Johnians elected to the British AcademyFour Johnians, including one Honorary Fellow of the College, have been elected to Fellowships of the British Academy. Four members of St John’s College, including Honorary Fellow Professor Jane Stapleton, have been elected to the British Academy.A world-renowned academic lawyer, Professor Stapleton has taught at Cambridge, Oxford, Harvard and other leading institutions across the globe. She…read moreReverend Professor Owen Chadwick 1916-2015
Reverend Professor Owen Chadwick 1916-2015The Reverend Professor William “Owen” Chadwick, Honorary Fellow of St John’s and former Master of Selwyn College, has died at the age of 99.Noted religious historian and Honorary Fellow of St John’s, the Reverend Professor Owen Chadwick has died aged 99.Born in Bromley, Kent, in 1916, Reverend Chadwick was one of the leading figures in Church History in the 20th century. He came up to St John’s…read moreSt John’s graduate turned folk musician releases album
St John’s graduate turned folk musician releases albumThe first album from St John’s alumna and ‘folk pixie’ Rosie Eade and her band is due to be released this autumn, and features a song written in Cripps when Rosie was a student. Notable graduates of St John’s have included Nobel Prize-Winners, Prime Ministers, scientists, writers, and equality campaigners – but St John’s Mathematics graduate Rosie Eade is becoming well-known for her work in an…read moreAfrican universities reap fruits of fly research
African universities reap fruits of fly researchFruit flies are proving the unlikely source of a new initiative to help improve postgraduate research opportunities in Africa, with the support of Cambridge academics.Drosophila melanogaster, better known as the humble fruit fly, has emerged as the unlikely basis of an attempt to help to stem a “brain drain” from African universities.While they may be loathed by many as a relentlessly irritating…read moreWomen, Count! Inspiring women in maths, engineering and science
Women, Count! Inspiring women in maths, engineering and scienceFemale students from schools across the country came to Cambridge this week to discover where an interest in science, engineering and mathematics can take them. They met with leading academics and scientists, and had the chance to control robots by writing code. Over 60 female GCSE students from schools across the country came to Cambridge on a recent visit to learn where an interest in…read moreSt John’s Law student wins multiple prizes for academic achievement
St John’s Law student wins multiple prizes for academic achievementStudent Jarret Huang has received multiple prizes over the course of his studies at St John’s.Jarret Huang, a student at St John’s who has just received a starred First in the final year of his Law degree, has also graduated with a collection of prizes won during his degree course, reflecting a number of excellent academic performances during his undergraduate studies.Jarret was born in Singapore…read moreOutstanding students receive Larmor Awards
Outstanding students receive Larmor AwardsFour brilliant graduating students who both excelled academically and contributed to the life of the College while at St John's, have been honoured with this year's Larmor Awards. Each year at St John’s, students who excel academically and contribute to the life of the College, can be nominated for the prestigious Larmor Awards, which are presented on the morning of General Admission, or “Degree…read moreGraduating students celebrate General Admission
Graduating students celebrate General AdmissionGraduating students celebrated today as they formally received their degrees in a ceremony called General Admission.Final year students celebrated today as they processed from St John’s College to Senate House to receive their degrees.Ceremonies, or “Congregations” for various degrees take place in Cambridge throughout the year, but the June Congregations are specially set aside for graduation,…read moreA-level students experience Human, Social and Political Sciences
A-level students experience Human, Social and Political SciencesStudents from schools across the country came to St John’s College to experience what it is like to study Human, Social and Political Science at Cambridge University. Students from schools and sixth form colleges across the country came to St John’s to experience university-style teaching and student life.Young people interested in studying Human, Social and Political Sciences (a varied course…read moreJohnians in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2015
Johnians in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2015Eight Johnians have been featured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2015: Professor Elizabeth Anne Howlett Hall, Charles William Plant, Professor John Arnott Beath, Professor Christopher John Budd, Kevin Hollins, John Alexander Vincent, William Owain Walden-Jones, and Laura Carolyn Bates.Professor Elizabeth Anne Howlett Hall (1988), Professor of Analytical Biotechnology, University of…read morePoetry in the Archives competition announces winning poem
Poetry in the Archives competition announces winning poemPaul Everest has been announced as the winner of ‘Poetry in the Archives’, a poetry competition open to staff and students. Paul Everest, Biographical Assistant in the Library, has been awarded first prize in the ‘Poetry in the Archives’ competition with his poem Scribe.The winning poem was written in response to the prick wheel, a tool used to prick a row of dots or holes in parchment. Entrants…read moreEntrepreneurs inspired at Google Campus
Entrepreneurs inspired at Google CampusMore than 65 Johnians and guests attended this year’s Entrepreneurs’ Networking Event at London’s Google Campus, to hear from leading figures in business and innovation. The panel discussion from the event is now available to hear online.Members of St John’s College teamed up with London’s Google Campus at this year’s Entrepreneurs’ Networking Event, to hear from leading speakers in the world of…read moreEssex students take lessons in university life at Cambridge
Essex students take lessons in university life at CambridgePupils from the King John School and the Appleton School in Benfleet, Essex, came to Cambridge this week to experience university-style teaching with The Brilliant Club. Over 60 GCSE students from The King John School and The Appleton School in Essex came to St John’s College, part of the University of Cambridge, today to kick-start a six week programme of university-style teaching organised by…read moreJohnian medic receives Fulbright Award
Johnian medic receives Fulbright AwardHarveer Dev, St John’s College alumnus and clinician at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, has received the Fulbright Royal College of Surgeons Research Scholar Award, enabling him to carry out research at Harvard University. An academic clinician in Urology at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Harveer Dev has been granted the Fulbright Royal College of Surgeons Research Scholar Award to enable him to carry out…read morePoetry collections from former Harper-Wood students published
Poetry collections from former Harper-Wood students publishedNew poetry collections from three former Harper-Wood Students have been released. Examining the effect of taboos on behaviour, exploring self, place and inheritance, and celebrating the wonder of the banal, are the themes of three critically-acclaimed poetry collections from former Harper-Wood Students of St John’s College. The collections, which were released in April and May, were written by…read moreThe Rt Hon The Lord William "Hugh" Griffiths (Honorary Fellow) 1923-2015
The Rt Hon The Lord William "Hugh" Griffiths (Honorary Fellow) 1923-2015The Rt Hon The Lord Griffiths of Govilon, MA, MC, Honorary Fellow of St John’s College since 1985, has died aged 91. Lord Griffiths, former Lord of Appeal in Ordinary and Honorary Fellow of St John's, decorated for courageous actions in WWII, has died aged 91 on 30 May 2015.Lord Griffiths was born in 1923 in London and educated at Charterhouse School. He served with the Welsh Guards during the…read moreStudents display artistic talent
Students display artistic talentThe winners of this year’s College Art and Photography competition discuss the inspiration behind their prize-winning entries in a new video released today. A stunning photograph of the night sky above a Neolithic monument, a fast-paced film showing the hustle and bustle of the College kitchens, and a striking image of the modernist architecture of the Cripps building are just some of the…read moreProfessor Sir John Horlock (Honorary Fellow) 1928-2015
Professor Sir John Horlock (Honorary Fellow) 1928-2015Professor Sir John Horlock, FRS, Former Fellow and Honorary Fellow of St John’s College, has died at the age of 87. Born in Middlesex in 1928, and educated at Latymer’s School, Edmonton, John Horlock came up to St John’s in 1946 as an undergraduate in Mechanical Sciences. He gained a First in his BA in 1949 and worked briefly for Rolls-Royce before returning to the College for his PhD, which he…read more