Events at St John’s
St John’s College hosts a rich programme of events throughout the year, offering opportunities for intellectual engagement, cultural enrichment, and community connection. Explore what’s on and join us in celebrating life at the College.
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Secret Gardens of South Bailey
Secret Gardens of South Bailey is an annual public event hosted by St John’s College and St Cuthbert’s Society, featuring guided garden tours, local history talks and cream tea in the heart of Durham’s historic peninsula.
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Church of the Empire – Book Launch
Join us as we celebrate the launch of Church of the Empire, a timely and compelling exploration of how the Church of England has been entangled with the empire and how this continues to affect faith, society and culture across the world.
Gresham in the North: A History of the World in Four Algorithms
Join us for this public lecture that explores four key algorithms that have not just shaped pure mathematics, but have found unexpected applications in areas as diverse as nuclear physics, film-making, medicine, and music.
Once a Johnian Formal: Science & Innovation in a Changing World
Calling all our alumni, colleagues and friends working across science, technology, engineering, innovation and research.
Once a Johnian Formal: Law & Order
Calling all our alumni, colleagues and friends working across the legal profession, policing, criminal justice, security, intelligence, regulation and public service. Join us for an evening exploring careers in protecting, upholding and administering law and justice.
Gresham in the North: The Life Cycle of a Holiday
Join us for this public lecture that unmasks the hidden biological debt incurred by global mobility.
Gresham in the North: The Future of Medicine
Join us for this public lecture that will explore medical discoveries that might be just around the corner, the ethical challenges they may bring with them, and how best to stack the dice in favour of a healthier future for humanity.
Once a Johnian Formal: Business, Finance & Enterprise
Calling all our alumni, colleagues and friends working across Business, Finance & Enterprise.
Once a Johnian Formal: Education & Academia
Calling all our alumni, colleagues and friends working across Education & Academia
Once a Johnian Formal: Religion, Faith & the Arts
Calling all our alumni, colleagues and friends working across Religion, Faith & the Arts