St John's College News
Caledonian Society
Caledonian SocietyThe Caledonian Society is a student society with the aim of bringing together all members of the College interested in Scotland and its history, and building on a number of age-old traditions.The society has a number of events where Scots can share their culture and get to know each other. Members do not have to be born in Scotland, anyone is welcome to join in! Highlights of the year include the…read moreProfessor Roger Blandford awarded Royal Astronomical Society Gold Medal
Professor Roger Blandford awarded Royal Astronomical Society Gold MedalProfessor Roger Blandford FRS, a former Research Fellow at St John's College (1973-76), has been awarded the Gold Medal in Astronomy by the Royal Astronomical Society.The Gold Medal is the highest honour awarded by the Society, recognising 'extraordinary lifetime achievement'. Professor Blandford's citation describes him as 'widely regarded as the outstanding all-round theoretical astrophysicist…read moreJohnian graduates win conference prizes
Johnian graduates win conference prizesTwo of the three prizes for student presentations at a recent scientific conference in Australia have been awarded to St John’s graduate students.Prajwal Ciryam, a Benefactors’ Scholar and Priyanka Narayan, a Marshall Scholar, received their awards for delivering outstanding lectures at the International Proteostasis and Disease Symposium held at the University of Wollongong, near…read moreEmanuel Miller Prize 2013
Emanuel Miller Prize 2013By a bequest under the Will of Dr Emanuel Miller, St John's College received a sum of money for the establishment of a prize in the Philosophy of Science with special reference to the behavioural sciences (psychology and social science).All members of the University are eligible to apply.Full details can be found on the Emanuel Miller Prize page.read moreDr David Hill appointed Principal Conductor of the Yale Schola Cantorum
Dr David Hill appointed Principal Conductor of the Yale Schola CantorumDr David Hill (1976), former Director of Music at St John’s (2003-2007), has been appointed Principal Conductor of the Yale Schola Cantorum. He will also hold the post of Professor (Adjunct) of Choral Conducting for a three-year term in the Yale Institute of Sacred Music and Yale School of Music.You can find out more about the College Choir's previous Directors of Music on the Choir website.read moreStudent experiences
Student experiencesFind out about St John's from some of the people who know it best - our students! Each article is related to a subject, but they all contain useful perspectives on College life as a whole.read moreSipke Shaughnessy – Arch & Anth (HSPS)
Sipke Shaughnessy – Arch & Anth (HSPS)'I applied to study Archaeology and Anthropology (before it became part of the HSPS Tripos) at Cambridge from a non-fee paying voluntary school in Bandon, Ireland. I had originally applied to King's but ended up being placed in the summer pool and was selected by St John's instead. I initially felt quite nervous about coming to a college which I had never really considered before and therefore…read moreClaire Huxley - MML
Claire Huxley - MML'I studied French, English Literature and Politics for my A-Levels at a mixed grammar school in Buckinghamshire. I applied to St John’s for deferred entry and spent nine months of my gap year in the Vendee region of France teaching English in primary schools, after which I volunteered in Malaysia for two months. My parents both went to Swansea University but I didn’t know anybody who had been…read moreVictoria Buchholz - HSPS
Victoria Buchholz - HSPSHailing from San Diego, California, I didn’t fully understand the importance of choosing a college when I was applying to Cambridge. My decision to apply to John’s was influenced by the fact that my father had greatly enjoyed his graduate studies there, and also, I’d heard that John’s had the best food!However, as I finish my degree in Psychology, I can wholeheartedly say that applying to John’s…read moreAnna Stansbury - Economics
Anna Stansbury - Economics'I decided towards the beginning of my A-Levels that I wanted to study Economics, as a subject that's at the heart of current affairs and combines intuitive understanding of politics and society with rigorous theory and analysis . Cambridge was my first choice because of the diversity of the course, which includes historical, political and sociological modules alongside pure theory and statistics…read moreDr Reginald Arthur Green dies, aged 95
Dr Reginald Arthur Green dies, aged 95Reginald Arthur Green, BSc (London), PhD, Fellow of St John’s College, sometime Tutor, and University Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy, died on 13 December 2012, aged 95.read moreJohnians in 2013 New Year Honours List
Johnians in 2013 New Year Honours ListThe College would like to congratulate the following Johnians, who are among those featured in the New Year Honours List 2013.Heather Jane Hancock (1984), Formerly Trustee, The Prince's Trust. Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO).Stephen Charles Richard Munday (1983), Executive Principal, Comberton Village College, Cambridgeshire, and National Leader in Education, National College for…read moreJohnian successes at RIBA President’s Medals Student Awards 2012
Johnian successes at RIBA President’s Medals Student Awards 2012Two Johnians have received prestigious awards from The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) President’s Medals Student Awards 2012.Paddi Benson (2009), who graduated with a starred first in Architecture last year, was awarded a commendation in the Bronze Medal class, and a SOM Foundation Travelling Fellowship, at Part I level for her project ‘Remember Berlin - Kunsthochschule Archipelago…read moreBecky Shercliff - ASNC
Becky Shercliff - ASNC'I am currently in my third year, studying Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic (ASNC). I studied Medieval History, English Literature, French and Theology at A-level, and the ASNC course appealed to me because I couldn’t decide whether I preferred studying history, literature or languages, and ASNC lets you study all three. A love of The Lord of the Rings may also have had something to do with my…read moreKenneth Maxwell Collection is now available for borrowing
Kenneth Maxwell Collection is now available for borrowingKindly donated by Kenneth Maxwell, a historian at St John's College, the Collection consists of books covering Brazilian, Latin America and Portuguese history. The Collection is searchable both on Newton Catalogue and LibrarySearch. It is located in the Chapel Basement in the Library.read moreSt John's Top 5: Cartouches
St John's Top 5: CartouchesThis month we’re taking a look at some examples of fine map cartouches from the College's estates.Click on an image to make it larger.A map and description of several pieces or parcels of arable and pasture land lying in the several parishes of Staple, Wingham, Ash, Woodnesborough, Goodnestone, and Word alias Worth, in the County of Kent: belonging to St John's College in Cambridge; and now in…read moreThree Johnians shortlisted for book award
Three Johnians shortlisted for book awardThree Johnians have been shortlisted for the Longman / History Today Book Prize 2013: Dr Hannah Newton, Professor Glyn Parry and Professor Alison Winter.Dr Hannah Newton, a current College Research Associate, has been shortlisted with her new book The Sick Child in Early Modern England, 1580-1720.Professor Glyn Parry, former student and currently Professor in Early Modern History at Northumbria…read moreGavin Bennison
Gavin BennisonBackground: A levels in Geography, French, Government & Politics and Maths (Wilmslow High School – state comprehensive).Hometown: Wilmslow, Cheshire'Studying at St John’s has been the most rewarding, exciting and intellectually challenging experience of my life. It has taken me in directions which I did not anticipate when I applied to study at Cambridge, and has profoundly shaped my world…read moreSt John’s Archives Top 5 launches
St John’s Archives Top 5 launchesEach month a new online exhibition will spotlight five of the best from the College’s archive collections. You’ll have the opportunity to take a closer look at the very best the Archive has to offer and find out a little about the history of St John’s and the people who have lived, worked and studied here. This month we’re looking at 5 of the best early seals found in the archives.read moreDuke and Duchess of Cambridge meet St John’s students
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet St John’s studentsOn Wednesday 28 November, at a special Chancellor’s Reception held in honour of the Duke and Duchess on their first official visit to Cambridge, the Presidents of the SBR and JCR, Kevin Cheng and Felicity Osborn were introduced to Prince William.Other members of the Johnian party included James Hartley, Echo Ouyang, Laura Plant, Jenni Purcell, Moquan Wan and the President.A gallery of photographs…read moreJonathan Harvey 1939 - 2012
Jonathan Harvey 1939 - 2012Professor Jonathan Harvey, an Honorary Fellow of the College, has died aged 73. Professor Harvey, an inspirational and influential classical composer, studied as a music scholar at St John’s College. Despite serious illness, last year he composed The Annunciation for the College Choir as part of the Quincentenary celebrations. The work was shortlisted for a British Composer Award.A full obituary…read moreSt John's Top 5: Early Seals
St John's Top 5: Early SealsThis month we’re taking a look at some of the College’s oldest seals!Click on an image to make it larger.Small seal of a knight on horseback attached to a grant for two acres of land in Grantchester by John le Moyne of Shelford to the Hospital of St John; for the safety of his soul and of those of his ancestors and successors. [13th century] (D25/39)Brown wax seal of the Hospital of St John on a…read moreSt John's Top 5
St John's Top 5From College balls, bills and bridges each month St John's Top 5 spotlights the very best from the Archive's collections.read moreCongregation dates and deadlines - 2017/18
Congregation dates and deadlines - 2017/18Date of CongregationClosing date for applications25 November 2017, 2.00pm30 October 201727 January 2018, 2.00pm1 January 201824 February 2018, 2.00pm29 January 201824 March 2018, 11.00am26 February 201828 April 2018, 11.00am26 March 201819 May 2018, 10.00am (MA Congregation)30 April 201827 June 2018, 10.00am (General Admission)23 April 201820 July 2018, 10.00am18 June 2018*Those wishing to take…read moreGuests
GuestsEach Graduand is allowed up to a maximum of three guest tickets for the ceremony at the Senate House. Graduands and two guests are invited to join the Praelector for lunch (except for the MA ceremony, when due to limited space we can only invite graduands and one guest). Please note that no requests will be accepted for extra guests for the lunch.read more