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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.

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Governance: John’s College Council and Why it’s So Important

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 11 Jan 20195 Nov 2025

By Dr James Harrison. How do we know that what we are doing is right and fulfils what others ask of us? The duty of governance at St John’s falls to the College Council.

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Seeing is Believing – (un)believable eye facts

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 2 Jan 201913 Dec 2019

Professor Roy Quinlan delivered a fascinating talk on the biological mechanisms behind visual perception at Cafe Scientifique.

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A Chat with the Welfare Team – Part Two

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 14 Dec 201818 Jan 2019

We’re back with our second post to introduce you to some more of the welfare team!

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Family Circles

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 7 Dec 201818 Jan 2019

A review of Family Circles: a hilarious take on all the drama that comes with family life.

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The Low-Down on Living Out

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 30 Nov 201818 Jan 2019

So, you’re worried about living out? Don’t worry, so were we.

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A Chat with the Welfare Team – Part One

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 23 Nov 201818 Jan 2019

We chat with Marie, Gabriel, Dominic and Sophie about John’s welfare.

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Bailey Ball 2018

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 16 Nov 201818 Jan 2019

By Eve Cully, First Year Physics Student On Friday the 9th November St John’s College…

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Freshers’: What to Expect From Your First Week at University

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 21 Sep 201818 Jan 2019

By Richard Dyer, SJCR Vice-President For some people, starting university is an exciting prospect before…

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Sharing a Room

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 20 Sep 201818 Aug 2021

By Sarah Garland When I first found out I was sharing a room, my initial…

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Freshers’: Formals?

  • by johnschronicle
  • Posted on 14 Sep 20185 Dec 2025

By Caragh Aylett, SJCR President A Formal Hall (or Formal as it’s more often known)…

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