From leading worship in Chapel to teaching New Testament, taking the emergency phone and fitting in a Saturday parkrun, the role of the Warden of Cranmer Hall is wonderfully varied. In this interview, Nick Moore reflects on the path that brought him to Durham, what makes St John’s and Cranmer Hall so distinctive, and the mix of community, learning and faith that shapes life at John’s.
The Senior Common Room (SCR) brings together staff, academics, alumni and friends as part of the wider St John’s community, playing an active role in College life through events, conversation and engagement across the year. Led by its Executive Committee, and chaired by the President, the SCR offers opportunities to connect, contribute and take part in the life of the College. Here, we meet Ed Spencer, SCR President and civil servant, who shares how he came to be involved and what the SCR brings to the College.
Rachel Goodman reflects on her time as Etchells Fellow at St John’s.
George Smith provides an insight into the state of student politics in St. John’s as Will Powell is elected as the new SJCR President.
By Theodore Schill, co-president, Durham University Jewish Society.
Editor and Coordinator, Ella Guy, interviews the Principal about new plans for the John’s Old Library.
First-year Engineering student Jamie Megoran grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne, only a short train ride from Durham – but coming to university still felt like stepping into another world. Here Jamie shares with the Chronicle why he chose Durham so close to home, what he’s discovered since arriving, and his advice for other North East students considering following in his footsteps.
Editor Ella Guy reviews the Bailey Theatre Company’s Pygmalion.
Bar Manager, Dolcie Hughes-Penzer, gives an update on all that the bar has had to offer this term, from Frehsers Week to Oktoberfest.
Simeng Wang describes her experience of John’s as a postgrad. As a second-year PhD candidate…