Simeng Wang describes her experience of John’s as a postgrad. As a second-year PhD candidate…
Category: Life in John’s
Life in John’s captures the everyday rhythms and distinctive experiences of being part of St John’s College. From student stories and traditions to societies, events, and moments of community, these pieces offer a vivid look at what it’s really like to live, study, and belong here. Whether you’re a current Johnian, a prospective student, or simply curious, this section is a window into the people and places that shape life at John’s.
John’s is full of opportunities for charity work. Anna Collins-Room, DUSVO and Fundraising Coordinator for the SJCR, describes her experience of the Charities Formal and explains how to get involved in charity projects or roles through John’s and the SJCR.
Alice Condliffe, Welfare Officer, explains her role and the type of support that the Welfare volunteers provide for John’s students.
Olivia Chatterley describes her time co-leading the JMS choir last year and encourages anyone to join the welcoming community.
Imogen Taylor, Head of Communications, Media & Alumni Relations for the Chronicle, talks to Ian Bunting and his granddaughter Eryn Reiss, both alumni of John’s. Ian was Director of Pastoral Studies for Cranmer Hall (1971-1978) and Eryn was an undergraduate student in John’s studying Modern Languages (2018-2022).
Editor Ella Guy gives her experience of Welcome Week and describes what to expect.
Arts and Culture Editor Christian O’Brien details his own experience of sharing a room in his first year.
Clodomiro Cafolla describes all that was on offer at the STEM ECR Networking and Careers Event at St John’s College.
Arts and Culture Editor Christian O’Brien writes up on the recent Leaver’s Service, and his perspectives as a first year.
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.
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