Dan Bavister, Editor-in-Chief, writes the editorial to this year’s print edition of The John’s Chronicle
Category: 2025
Arts and Culture Editor Ella Guy writes on artist Sarah Calavera’s career and her time as Durham’s artist in residence
Thanks to the St John’s Student Opportunities Fund, Theology and Religion PhD student Becky Tyndall was able to travel across the UK to meet working-class women priests for in-person interviews and parish visits. She reflects on how these shared experiences are shaping her feminist theological research.
Arts and Culture Editor Christian O’Brien comments on an Old Johnian’s hiking trip undertaken in Germany during the late 1930s, as found in the archives of St. John’s College held within the Palace Green Library.
Arts and Culture Editor Ella Guy interviews Matt Wilson on his time at John’s and life after Durham.
Thanks to the St John’s College Student Opportunities Fund, Yibing Chen competed in the Northern Tier 1 league and the Women’s National Trophy with Durham’s Women’s Volleyball Team 3. She reflects on a season of tough competition, team resilience, and how their hard work led to a brilliant victory.
Beyond the Bailey editor, Ruby Pike, explores the history of the Durham Regatta, with a closer look at St John’s College Boat Club’s previous performances in the event.
Arts and Culture Editor Christian O’Brien writes up on the recent Leaver’s Service, and his perspectives as a first year.
Thanks to the St John’s Student Opportunities Fund, Health and Human Sciences undergraduate student Hen Larson was able to access essential research tools to conduct a systematic review on early puberty in girls during the COVID-19 pandemic. She reflects on how this support enabled her to explore a pressing public health question and complete her dissertation with confidence.
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