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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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Legendary ‘Maggie man’ and champion of women’s rowing dies aged 88

Tributes have been paid to former Lady Margaret Boat Club (LMBC) Boatman and coach Roger Silk, whose dedication shaped generations of student athletes at St John’s and across Cambridge

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Early-career authors and poets offered £20,700 for year abroad to write

The prestigious St John’s College Harper-Wood Award 2026-2027 opens to support emerging creative writers

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A photo of Professor David R Midgley in his office with his new book, The Epic Modernist: Alfred Döblin
The novelist modernism left behind and the Cambridge scholar bringing him back

A new book argues that Alfred Döblin was one of the boldest writers of the 20th century and yet the English-speaking world is largely unaware of him

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Professor Andrew Woods sits on a bench looking at the camera in the grounds of St John's College, Cambridge
Energy professor identifies ‘huge window of opportunity’ to accelerate net zero progress

“We are throwing away extraordinary amounts of useful energy every day – and we don’t need to,” says Professor Andy Woods FRS, lead author of a major new Royal Society study

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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

Open Days & Residentials
Year 12 February Visit Day 1
St John's College
February 25, 2026 10:15 AM
Open Days & Residentials
Year 12 February Visit Day 1
St John's College
February 26, 2026 10:15 AM
Graduation
Congregation
Senate House
February 28, 2026 10:00 AM
The Common Good Programme
The Rev’d Canon Tom Buchanan – What is Truth?
St John's College Chapel
March 1, 2026 6:30 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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Vacancies

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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