St John's College News
Award-winning architect shares insights into urban planning
Award-winning architect shares insights into urban planningJohnian Keith Griffiths, head of one of the world’s most successful architecture firms, returned to St John’s to discuss urban density and the lessons we can learn from the largest cities in China.Keith Griffiths, founder and Chair of Aedas, one of the world’s largest architecture and design practices, returned to St John’s to share insights gained from his work in Hong Kong and discuss urban…read morePoetry in the Archives Competition launched
Poetry in the Archives Competition launchedA new poetry competition for students and staff has launched today, with a £100 prize for the winning entry. The College Archive Centre housed in the School of Pythagoras has launched a new poetry competition today. The competition, called "Poetry in the Archives" is open to all current students and staff at St John's and has a £100 prize for the winning entry.Poets entering the competition can…read moreCambridge knocks out Oxford in Varsity boxing
Cambridge knocks out Oxford in Varsity boxingThe Cambridge University boxing squad defeated Oxford at this year’s Varsity match, held on Sunday. Five members of the Cambridge team, including the Captain, are Johnians. Cambridge University beat their Oxford competition in the Varsity boxing match on Sunday at the Cambridge Corn Exchange, winning six fights to three and securing their first victory over Oxford in five years.Five members of…read moreSt John’s Fellow wins award for real estate research
St John’s Fellow wins award for real estate researchFellow of St John’s College, Dr Eva Steiner, is the recipient of the Aareal Award of Excellence in recognition of outstanding scientific research in real estate economics.Dr Eva Steiner, Fellow of St John’s and Director of Studies in Land Economy, has won the Aareal Award of Excellence in Real Estate Research 2015. She won the award for her PhD thesis which promoted a clearer understanding of…read moreJohnian to be key speaker at Women of the World Festival
Johnian to be key speaker at Women of the World FestivalNatasha Walter will be participating in the Women of the World Cambridge event on 8 March to celebrate International Women’s Day.Natasha Walter, English graduate of St John’s College, and Humanitas Visiting Professor in Women's Rights 2014-15, will be a key speaker at the Women of the World Cambridge (WOW) event on Sunday 8 March.At the panel discussion entitled Making Waves, Natasha will talk…read moreCareers Fair kick-starts student futures
Careers Fair kick-starts student futuresSt John’s College held its first Careers Fair this weekend, to provide advice and inspiration for students entering the job market.Successful College alumni returned to St John’s on Saturday to inspire the next generation of Cambridge graduates.The first ever St John’s College Careers Fair saw 11 Johnians, from fields as diverse as television, politics, business and science, give talks about life…read moreNext generation of Physicists inspired by Cambridge
Next generation of Physicists inspired by CambridgeStudents from schools around the country came to St John’s College to experience student life and learn about studying Physics at Cambridge University.A-level and sixth form students from schools, academies and colleges around the country visited Cambridge today to learn about studying Physics at Cambridge and to experience student life at the College.The visit was organised by St John’s in…read moreThe making of everything: St John's on the big screen
The making of everything: St John's on the big screenEddie Redmayne, star of "The Theory of Everything" won Best Actor at the Oscars on Sunday. Many of the film’s key scenes were shot at St John’s College.The Theory of Everything, a biopic of world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, was nominated for five Oscars at this year's Academy Awards, held on Sunday. Lead actor Eddie Redmayne, who plays Hawking in the film, picked up the award for Best…read moreSt John's win Cuppers final
St John's win Cuppers finalSt John's Football Team have secured the Cuppers trophy after a decisive victory against Pembroke College in the final on Friday.St John’s were crowned Cuppers champions for the ninth time at Grange Road on Friday night, after defeating Pembroke College 3-1 in extra time.After a close start, in wintry wind and rain, Pembroke took the lead but St John’s managed to even the score just before half…read moreProfessor Richard Nelson Perham ScD FRS FMedSci, 1937–2015
Richard was an inspirational biochemist who had a passion for multidisciplinary science before it became the normThis article is from our archives and was originally published in The Eagle in 2015. Written by Professor Alan Berry, Professor Sheena E. Radford, and Professor Nigel S. Scrutton, we are sharing it today - 27 April 2019 - on Professor Richard Perham's birthday in honour of his contributions to St John's and the wider scientific community. Professor Richard Perham FRS, former…read more"Continuously creative" genius celebrated in new exhibition
"Continuously creative" genius celebrated in new exhibitionA new exhibition in the Library at St John’s College, featuring never-before-seen material, has been launched to celebrate the centenary of prominent scientist Sir Fred Hoyle, best known for coining the phrase “Big Bang”.Fred Hoyle was one of the twentieth century’s most creative and controversial scientists, always unafraid to question orthodox beliefs. Known as a populariser of science, the…read moreSt John's undergraduate wins concerto competition
St John's undergraduate wins concerto competitionSt John's student and violinist Julia Hwang has won the CUMS Concerto Competition, giving her the chance to perform with the CUMS Symphony Orchestra.Julia Hwang, first-year Music undergraduate at St John's College, has just been awarded first prize in the Cambridge University Musical Society Concerto Competition. The competition, which took place on 3 February, was open to 33,000 students, and…read moreFuture scientists inspired by visit to Cambridge
Future scientists inspired by visit to CambridgeStudents from schools around the country have been to St John's College today to experience student life and learn about studying Natural Sciences at CambridgeA-level students from schools and colleges around the country visited Cambridge today to experience student life and learn about studying Biology and Physics at university.The visit, organised by St John’s in conjunction with other…read moreCambrige comes to schools on Higher Education road trip
Cambrige comes to schools on Higher Education road tripCambridge University was brought into the classroom on a recent trip to visit schools and colleges in Blackburn, Bolton and Rochdale.Megan Goldman-Roberts, Access Officer at St John’s College, one of the 31 Colleges that make up the University of Cambridge, spoke to over 500 people from 13 schools in three days on the whirlwind tour of the North-West.Students preparing for their GCSE and A-levels…read moreAnnual Disability Lecture 2015: Laughter as a Catalyst for Change
Annual Disability Lecture 2015: Laughter as a Catalyst for ChangeTouretteshero co-founder Jess Thom, diagnosed with Tourette's in 2006 and whose verbal tics cause her to say 'biscuit' 16,000 times a day as well as other often surreal phrases, will be giving the 12th Annual Disability Lecture at St John's College, entitled 'Laughter as a Catalyst for Change'.The writer, performing artist and fundraiser has motor tics that compel her to bang her chest hundreds…read morePythagoras Through Time
Pythagoras Through TimePythagoras Through Time charts the history of the School of Pythagoras from its construction in the Middle Ages to its reincarnation as the College's Archive Centre in 2014.read morePersephone and Demeter to premiere at St John’s
Persephone and Demeter to premiere at St John’sA powerful new play featuring passages from Ovid and a Homeric hymn will be staged at St John’s this month. The ancient story of Persephone and Demeter will be given a new lease of life in a dramatic staged production, directed and produced by Professor Patrick Boyde, at the Old Divinity School this month. The audience will be able to experience the multi-layered myth exactly as it was first told…read moreProtein threshold linked to Parkinson's Disease
Protein threshold linked to Parkinson's DiseaseExcess quantities of a specific protein in the brain dramatically increase the chances of so-called "nucleation events" that could eventually result in Parkinson's Disease, according to a new study.The circumstances in which a protein closely associated with Parkinson’s Disease begins to malfunction and aggregate in the brain have been pinpointed in a quantitative manner for the first time in a…read moreSt John’s Rugby Team secure League trophy
St John’s Rugby Team secure League trophySt John’s Rugby first XV have secured the League trophy after a victory against Downing. A dominant performance by St John’s College Rugby Union Football Club resulted in a win against Downing at last Tuesday’s home match. The rival teams battled inclement weather as well as each other before St John’s emerged victorious with a 24-7 win, sealing a bonus point and the League title.After a patchy…read moreSt John’s shines in restaurants awards
St John’s shines in restaurants awardsSt John’s has been granted Two Stars in the Sustainable Restaurants Association Awards 2015, making it the first College to achieve this award in Cambridge.The Sustainable Restaurants Association (SRA), which celebrates everything that is good about the food-service industry and the people in it, awarded St John’s College an impressive Two Star rating in their annual award celebration. The…read moreJohnians recognised in New Year Honours List
Johnians recognised in New Year Honours ListFellows and alumni of St John’s are amongst those recognised for their contributions to society in this year’s New Year Honours list.Professors Graeme Barker and Sharon Peacock, both Fellows of the College, have been presented with CBEs in recognition of their academic research.Clinical microbiologist Professor Sharon Peacock was awarded a CBE for her services to Medical Microbiology. She is…read moreCollege rowers triumph in Fairbairn Cup
College rowers triumph in Fairbairn CupSt John's College rowing novices have achieved victory in the prestigious Fairbairn Cup boat race.Novice rowers from Lady Margaret Boat Club, the rowing club of St John’s College, beat their rivals Trinity College to emerge victorious in the prestigious Fairbairn Cup, an annual boat race hosted by Jesus College.“Novices” are rowers in their first term, many of whom have never touched an oar when…read moreProfessor Howard awarded Honorary Doctorate
Professor Howard awarded Honorary DoctorateSt John’s College Fellow, Professor Deborah Howard, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by University College Dublin.Professor Howard, Director of Studies in Architecture at St John’s and University Professor Emerita in Architectural History and Director of Research, received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters (Litt.D) in a ceremony held in Dublin earlier this month.University College Dublin…read moreSt John's reduces energy consumption during Green Week
St John's reduces energy consumption during Green WeekSt John's successfully managed to reduce its electricity usage during Green Week, an event which coincided with the University's Switch Off Week.Green Week, which ran between 10 and 16 November, was a campaign to raise awareness about how St John's can help the environment and to promote environmentally-conscious behaviour throughout the year. The week-long campaign took place at the same time as…read moreTim Whitmarsh wins prestigious Classics award
Tim Whitmarsh wins prestigious Classics awardProfessor Tim Whitmarsh, Fellow of St John’s, has been awarded the Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit by the Society for Classical Studies.Professor Whitmarsh is the A.G. Leventis Professor of Greek Culture in the University’s Department of Classics as well as a supervisor in Classics at St John’s College. He won the award for his recent book Beyond the Second Sophistic: Adventures in Greek…read more