Shakespeare Recovered: The Story Behind Durham’s Stolen First Folio
Shakespeare Recovered: The Story Behind Durham’s Stolen First Folio
Reflections on a Year as Resident Tutor
Reflections on a Year as Resident Tutor
Stones, Space, and Silence: How Durham’s Architecture Teaches Authority
Stones, Space, and Silence: How Durham’s Architecture Teaches Authority
SJCR President Election: The state of student politics in 2026
SJCR President Election: The state of student politics in 2026
Renewing the Heart of John’s: Binks Hall
Renewing the Heart of John’s: Binks Hall

Welcome to John’s Chronicle - the home of stories, reflections, achievements, and community life at St John's College Durham.

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Binks in a Blink: The Opening of Binks Hall
Life in John's

4th November 2026

Binks in a Blink: The Opening of Binks Hall

From Then to Now: The Evolution of Halloween
Arts and Culture Life in John's

4th November 2026

From Then to Now: The Evolution of Halloween

Living and Learning Within Heritage

28th October 2026

Living and Learning Within Heritage

St John’s Boat Club: A year to remember

22nd October 2026

St John’s Boat Club: A year to remember

Secret Gardens of the Bailey
Life in John's

16th October 2026

Secret Gardens of the Bailey

At the Heart of College: Behind the Scenes with Chris Courtman

2nd October 2026

At the Heart of College: Behind the Scenes with Chris Courtman

Together, our writers reflect the diversity, creativity, and character of life at St John’s, offering everything from thoughtful commentary and academic insight to stories of college life and personal reflection.

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Life in John’s

Life in John’s captures the everyday rhythms and distinctive experiences of being part of St John’s.

Beyond the Bailey

Beyond the Bailey follows St John’s students beyond College grounds and into the wider world.

Arts and culture

Arts and Culture showcases the creative life of St John’s and the wider Durham community.

Once a Johnian

Once a Johnian shares the stories and journeys of St John’s alumni.

Opinion

Opinion is where Johnians share their perspectives on the ideas, debates, and experiences that matter to them.