John’s Chronicle is an online journal created as a natural extension of the incredible community of St John’s College, Durham. When you walk in the doors of our college you find you are welcomed by joyful people with a diversity of backgrounds and interests, can get lost in the historic Edwardian corridors and can get involved in anything you like, be it sports, music, theatre, academia and much more. When you click on the John’s Chronicle, you find the same: we offer you the chance to enter our college doors, whether you are a past, current or future student. We’ll bring together all things Johnian here on these pages – take a look!
Contact Us
Whether it’s a question about the Chronicle, John’s in general, or you’re looking to write for the blog, please send us an email at johns.chronicle@durham.ac.uk – we love hearing from you!
If you’re wanting to write for or have a query about a specific section, feel free to contact a member of our senior team directly. We’re always happy to answer your questions!
Our Senior Team
Dan Bavister, Editor-in-Chief
3rd Year, English Literature
What I love most about John’s is the sense of community — especially the way it bridges years, subjects, and common rooms. Our ‘Once a Johnian’ career formals are a fantastic way to connect with our incredible alumni, and the free wine doesn’t hurt either!
Seren Bell, Deputy Editor
3rd Year, History
What I love most about John’s is the bar and college events.
Imogen Taylor, Head of Communications, Media & Alumni Relations
3rd Year, History
What I love most about John’s is the history and beauty of John’s buildings but also its location in the centre of old Durham — being able to go for a short walk along the river between study sessions is ideal.
Anastasia Mo, Publicity Officer
1st Year, Psychology
What I love most about John’s is the close-knit, family-like bond.
Grant Kuppenheimer, Social Secretary
3rd Year, Theology
What I love about John’s is the community! We’re a small college so no one is really a stranger.
Ella Guy, Arts and Culture Editor
1st Year, English Literature
What I love about John’s is how friendly and homely the college is.
Christian O’Brien, Arts and Culture Editor
1st Year, Classics
What I love most about John’s is how peaceful it tends to be.
Maddy Chammings, Life in John’s Editor
3rd Year, Ancient History
What I love most about John’s is the location — middle of the Bailey with some great surroundings like Linton Lawn gazebo.
Maia Tollner, Life in John’s Editor
1st Year, English Literature
What I love most about John’s is the people and the potatoes (of course).
Zahrah Santos Califano, Opinion Editor
1st Year, English Literature
What I love most about John’s is how much wisdom is shared — I have learnt so much from the people around me.
Ruby Pike, Beyond the Bailey Editor
1st Year, Philosophy and Theology
What I love most about John’s is just how cosy it is — I’m also partial to a free hot chocolate!
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