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Aims of the College
Aims of the CollegeThe work of St John's College is built on its four aims. All of our activities have their foundations in at least one of these guiding principles: Education Religion Learning ResearchFind out more...read moreThe Chaplain
The ChaplainThe Chaplain supports the College Tutors who are the primary point of pastoral care for the 900 Junior members of the College (undergraduates and research students). The Chaplain is available to everyone in College – Fellows, Students and Staff. Brief Biography The Chaplain of the College is The Rev'd Andrew Hammond. Andrew is part of the primary welfare provision for the Junior Members of…read moreCollege Nurses and College Counsellor
College Nurses and College CounsellorThe St John’s Health Centre has two registered nurses, Ruth Dean and Karen Miles, and a College Counsellor, Jennifer Cooper. They are able to help with a variety of health and wellbeing issues. Any information shared with the College Nurses or Counsellor will be treated in strict medical confidence and is not passed on to anyone without your consent. Please book appointments via Moodle. …read moreWilkinson Quincentenary Prize Winners
Wilkinson Quincentenary Prize WinnersSt John's College, Cambridge, is delighted to announce that the following three sixth-form school and college students have been awarded Wilkinson Quincentenary Prizes: Hector Janse van Rensburg, Hills Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge John McConnel, Sedbergh School, Cumbria Rebekah Smith, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle, Lincolnshire The Wilkinson Quincentenary Prizes are awarded…read moreAdmissions Symposia
Admissions SymposiaAn Admissions Symposium is a small informal event which offers a valuable opportunity to discuss issues of mutual interest with regard to admissions policy and practice. It is followed by dinner in the company of our Directors of Studies and Teaching Fellows across a range of subjects.We are currently preparing for our next "Teacher" events, therefore if you would like to be included on our…read moreLibrary History
Library Historyread moreChapel History
Chapel HistoryThe site of St John's College was, in the thirteenth century, the home of the Augustinian Hospital of St John. In its early days it was a flourishing institution, and in 1280 a large new chapel was built. However, by the sixteenth century the Hospital was in a state of decay and it came to the attention of John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester and a leading figure in the University. Fisher was…read moreCollege Archives
College Archivesread moreGetting Here
Getting Hereby roadThe college is easily accessible from the M11, M1 / A1 and A14 Motorways.by railCambridge is a 50 minute journey from London's King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations.by coachThere are coach services to Cambridge from Victoria Coach Station in London approx every hour. There are also services from other cities and all major airportsby airGatwick, Heathrow and Luton airports are within…read moreSupport, awards & scholarships
Support, awards & scholarshipsAs a world-class academic institution St John’s College is committed to offer its members an environment which allows them to achieve the highest academic standards. We take pride in academic excellence and we are committed to reward outstanding academic achievements through Scholarships and Prizes as well as various academic Prize competitions throughout the year. Financial support in the…read moreFees
FeesUndergraduate fees vary depend on a student's permanent residency status. Each student is classified as one of (1) Home and EU, (2) Channel Islands and Isle of Man, or (3) Overseas. The following estimates of costs relate to the annual charges for academic years 2016-17 and 2017-18. No attempt has been made to incorporate an estimate of future inflation. Further Government action…read moreFurther applicant information
Further applicant informationThere are a number of different types of application to St John's; some are defined by place of residence, while others are defined by age or timing of application. Others have specific requirements for scholarships or because the applicant already holds a bachelor's degree. Some deadlines, fees and forms will be affected by application type.read moreTerms & Conditions
Terms & ConditionsConditions of Use The contact information on the site must not be used for unsolicited mail. Any protected information must not be disclosed to third parties. Copyright Notice All material appearing on the College's Web server (www.joh.cam.ac.uk) is Copyright © 2004 - 2023 St John's College and its respective authors, unless otherwise stated. Without explicit indication to the contrary,…read moreASNC - Ellie Rye
ASNC - Ellie Rye'ASNC is a fantastic course, and, being a small department, you'll get to know many people from different years and Colleges. On the academic side, St John's has a well-stocked library, so you'll often find that the books you need are easily available in College. Even though you probably won't be taught in College most of the time, you'll be assigned an academic contact in St John's, your…read moreA Tribute to Sir Maurice Wilkes
A Tribute to Sir Maurice WilkesThe Cambridge University Computer Laboratory, together with St John's College are organising a memorial tribute to the late Sir Maurice Wilkes. The event will take place on Monday, 27 June 2011 starting with a buffet lunch in St John's College followed by an afternoon of short talks in the Computer Laboratory. Each talk will cover one of the many ages of Maurice's long and distinguished…read moreThe Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011
The Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011The College would like to congratulate the following Johnians, who are among those featured in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2011. The list includes current Fellow Professor Sir Mark Welland, and Honorary Fellow Professor Sir Mervyn King. Professor Sir Mark Welland (1986), Fellow of the College. Chief Scientific Advisor, Ministry of Defence. Knight Bachelor. Professor Sir Mervyn King…read moreActivities
ActivitiesThis webpage is currently under construction. Activities coming soon...read moreThe Success of 'On the Fabric of the Human Body'
The Success of 'On the Fabric of the Human Body'Geography played a part in Vesalius’s success. Padua, where Vesalius lived and worked at the University, is near Venice in the north of Italy. The importance of Venice as a coastal trading centre with the rest of Europe had made it a wealthy city. The wealthy merchants of Venice spent their money on education and luxuries. They created a ready market for Vesalius’s fascinating work. The wealth…read moreAnatomical Illustrations
Anatomical IllustrationsOn the Fabric of the Human Body was aimed at a wide audience. The book was used by medical students, but it was also intended for people who attended the public dissections which Vesalius gave, the pictures in the book providing them with a visual guide. Vesalius also hoped artists would use the book to help them produce lifelike human images. Furthermore, wealthy members of the public, keen to…read moreVesalius' Great Work
Vesalius' Great WorkIn 1543 Andreas Vesalius published De Humani Corporis Fabrica (On the Fabric of the Human Body) in an attempt to illustrate his anatomical findings. The book was critical of the work of the Greek anatomist Galen. Though his medical discoveries were significant, the methods Vesalius used were more important. They led to a better medical understanding of the structure of the body. Others had…read moreVesalius & the Study of Anatomy
Vesalius & the Study of AnatomyOnce Vesalius was appointed Professor of Surgery at Padua University he set about changing the way anatomy was studied. At that time, anatomy teaching involved the teacher reading from a book (usually Galen's) while assistants dissected a body to support the ideas being read out. Galen, however, had stressed the importance of first-hand examination and observation. Vesalius likewise wanted to see…read moreAndreas Vesalius and the Challenge to Galen
Andreas Vesalius and the Challenge to GalenAndreas Vesalius (right) was born in Brussels in 1514. He studied medicine in Paris where he became skilled in dissection. His enthusiasm for the subject led him to plundering cemeteries for corpses to practice on, and he once robbed a wayside gibbet of its hanging victim in order to reconstruct the skeleton. In 1537 Vesalius went to Padua University where he became Professor of Surgery. The…read moreThe Influence of the Renaissance
The Influence of the RenaissanceThe historical period known as the Renaissance spans from about the 15th to 17th centuries. ‘Renaissance’ means ‘re-birth’ and during this time Europe left behind the fixed ideas of the Middle Ages and created the beginnings of the modern world as we know it. The civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome were rediscovered, inspiring an interest in Classical learning which challenged medieval…read moreMedieval Ideas & The Body
Medieval Ideas & The BodyThe medieval period in Europe (around the 5th century to the 15th century) was a time of trouble with many wars disrupting trade and travel. it was a time when the vast majority of oridnary people were uneducated and superstitious. Much of the knowledge acquired by the Greeks and Romans, including medical practice, was lost. Medicine followed some Greek theory but came to rely much more on…read moreThe Art of Anatomy
The Art of AnatomyAnatomy is concerned with the identification and description of the parts of the human body. Dissection, the cutting up of a human corpse, is the basis of all anatomical research.Though practised by the ancient Greeks, dissection did not become part of accepted medical research until the 16th century. During the Middle Ages, anatomy was based on a sprinkling of facts derived from Greek…read more