Arts and Culture Editor Christian O’Brien writes up on the recent Leaver’s Service, and his perspectives as a first year.
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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.
Thanks to the St John’s Opportunities Fund, Isabelle Evans joined Durham Dynamics to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She writes about the challenges and growth of live a cappella performance and the unforgettable experience shared with her team.
Thanks to the St John’s Opportunities Fund, Theology and Religion PhD student Chris de Stigter attended the Tyndale Fellowship Conference in High Leigh. He presented a paper comparing ethical decision-making in Acts and Paul’s letters, with mention of the surprising continuity in New Testament moral reasoning.
Meet fresher Ahmed Latif, David Wilkinson First Generation Scholar 2024-25. From rowing, formals and late-night board games to taking on the role of Welfare Officer for DU Boxing, Ahmed’s time at St John’s College has been nothing short of transformative. Coming from a state school, he wasn’t sure what to expect from Durham — but John’s quickly became a place he could call home. In this interview, he reflects on the friendships, challenges, and unexpected passions he’s discovered along the way, and why St John’s truly lives up to its reputation as the kindest college.
Beyond the Bailey editor, Ruby Pike, recaps the launch of the newly released book ‘Picturing Peace: Photography, Conflict Transformation, and Peacebuilding’.
Miro Cafolla reflects on a Café Théologique talk at St John’s College, where speakers explored the complex ties between faith, religion, and war.
Life in John’s editor, Maia Tollner, reviews last Wednesday’s Environment and Fairtrade Formal, which promoted the value of sustainable eating in protecting the environment.
Thanks to the St John’s Opportunities Fund, Erica Fox was able to travel to Mexico to volunteer for a month as a field assistant.
As the year goes on, there are plenty of activities and societies to become involved with. ‘Life in John’s’ Editor Maddy Chammings interviews the President of St. John’s Feminist Society, Martha Thornycroft, to find out more about what they do.
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