It is with great sadness that we share the news of Nick’s passing earlier this year, following illness with pancreatic cancer. Nick lived life to the full till the end, delighting in watching his grandson grow, continuing his charitable work and doing five pod casts about his life assisted by his daughters.

We are delighted to share some of the archaeological treasures discovered during the construction of the LCR in the Under the Library Exhibition.

The College was saddened to learn of the sudden death of Visiting Fellow, the Revd Canon Chris Beales.

St John's College alumni gathered for a lively evening at the Escapologist Bar in Seven Dials on Wednesday 15 November for a special Alumni Drinks event to meet the new Principal, Professor Jolyon Mitchell. The atmosphere was one of nostalgia and camaraderie as Johnians, particularly from the 1990s and 2000s, turned out in impressive numbers.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of the Revd Dr Nick Moore as the new Warden of Cranmer Hall. Nick, who is currently serving as Academic Dean at Cranmer Hall, will take up the role as Warden at the start of the Michaelmas term. He succeeds the Revd Canon Dr Philip Plyming.

We are delighted to be launching the David Wilkinson First Generation Scholarship following an outstanding response to our fundraising appeal and thanks to the collective generosity of friends, alumni and supporters.

The College is saddened to hear of the death of Mally Yates at the age of 92. Mally was one of the most influential people in the history of St John’s. 

The College is delighted with the news that the Warden of Cranmer Hall, Revd Canon Dr Philip Plyming, has been appointed as the new Dean of Durham Cathedral. This is an exciting new phase for both Philip and the Cathedral and strengthens the already strong partnership St John's holds with the Cathedral.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Jolyon Mitchell as our new Principal. Professor Mitchell, who is currently at New College, University of Edinburgh, will take up the role as head of St John’s on 1 September 2023.

Alice Oseman, St John's alum, has been nominated for a BAFTA

Professor Dame Rosemary Cramp has died at the age of 93.

Words from our Principle on the coronation of King Charles III