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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.

  • 2022

What To Pack and What Not To Pack!

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 14 Sep 20225 Dec 2025

A handy guide of what to pack and what not to pack when first coming…

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  • 2022

FLRN Conference 2022

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 6 Sep 20226 Sep 2022

Miro Cafolla writes about the FLRN Conference 2022, a science conference hosted by John’s with…

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  • 2022

Summer graduations 2022: A reflection

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 19 Aug 202211 Aug 2022

We were fortunate to be able to celebrate the wonderful achievements of St John’s students graduating in the Cathedral this summer. Let’s take a look at what some of these students had to say about their time as a student in Durham and St John’s College.

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  • 2022

Freshers Week through the Years

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 12 Aug 2022

Four Johnians share their Freshers Week experience, including a recent graduate and current students who joined St John’s in four different years (2018 to 2021).

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  • 2022

Lizzi Kew Ross: My Time at St John’s

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 21 Jul 2022

Lizzi Kew Ross is a dancer, choreographer and teacher, and artistic director of LKR & Co, a dance company specialising in site specific dance music performances. Read about her experiences from her time as Visiting Fellow in residence at St John’s during Easter term 2022.

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  • 2022

A jam-packed summer of fun at St John’s

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 8 Jul 202219 Jul 2022

Easter term has ended with a bang and summer vacation is now in full swing! Take a look at a few of the summer events we’ve had at St John’s as this academic year comes to a close.

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  • 2022

Cruddas: What was it like during the pandemic?

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 21 Jun 20225 Dec 2025

Written by Lucy Irving – Second year student Lucy reflects on her time spent in Cruddas during the pandemic as the building approaches its 109 year anniversary.

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  • 2022

Café Scientifique

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 16 Jun 202219 Jul 2022

Written by Miro Cafolla Last year, our very own Café Scientifique gave us the invaluable…

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  • 2022

Representing Durham at Swimming Championships

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 21 May 20225 Dec 2025

With thanks to the St. Johns opportunities fund, I have been able to continue training as a member of Durham University Swimming Club in my final year at Durham alongside my academic commitments. Such funding has allowed me to continue representing the university at the British Universities and colleges sports championships (BUCS).

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  • 2022

Mission Bounceback in Michaelmas Term!

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 17 May 202219 Jul 2022

After a difficult previous academic year with hardly a whisper of “Country Roads,” last term was a huge success for John’s from a lively freshers’ week to a carol service at the end of term.

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