As the term draws to a close, St John's College Boat Club gears up for the event of the term: Novice Cup. During this two day event, crews from all of the colleges compete to win the prestigious Novice Cup. The weekend begins with time trials: a fast paced sprint down the racecourse; accompanied with cheers from the crowds and heckles from the infamous commentators.

On Wednesday 3 November the Principal mingled with bishops and policy advisors at an event on AI and Ethics at Lambeth Palace – all from the comfort of his office in Durham. Using a telepresence robot, Revd Prof Wilkinson was able to approach delegates and take part in conversations, manoeuvring around the room using controls on his laptop on the other side of the country.

Joan Crooks, dedicated missionary, teacher, student of Theology and devoted friend of St John's College and Cranmer Hall, who worshipped for many years at the Cathedral, has died after a short illness.

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Andy Corkhill who was the President of the MCR (2015-16) and a valued postgraduate member of the College.

Twenty-two churches in England and Wales have been awarded funding totalling £400,000 to explore the relationship between science and faith through the church engagement programme Scientists in Congregations, which is run by Equipping Christian Leadership in an Age of Science (ECLAS). ECLAS is a project led by St John’s College, with the University of York and Mission and Public Affairs at the Church of England.

The Principal of St John's College, the Revd Professor David Wilkinson, spoke at the Ignatius Forum in Washington Cathedral on 10 November, alongside Jeff Bezos, Avril Haines, Avi Loeb and Bill Nelson.

It is with great sadness that the College heard of the death of Revd Dr Joel Edwards. Joel was a Visiting Fellow of the College and had completed his DThM recently as a part-time student. He was one of the most significant Christian leaders of his generation not only as General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance but as a behind the scenes mentor and advisor to leaders across the broad spectrum of the church.