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Our Alumni Community

Some of our alumni tell us about their time at College and what they've been up to since graduating. Would you like to share your story? If so, we'd love to hear from you - get in touch with our alumni team at johns.alumni@durham.ac.uk 

An interview with Clare Finney

Award-winning food writer Clare discusses her passion for journalism, food and connection.
a group of alumni

Two Generations of Johnians

Mother and daughter Nicolie and Issy share their varied experiences of being a student at St John's.
student and alumni

A footnote in the history of fair trade

Alumnus Richard Adams reflects on his time at John’s in the 1960s and how he came to be a pioneer in the Fair trade movement.
Alumnus Richard Adams

Enjoying Graduation

Geoff Blurton celebrates Winter Graduation 2024 with our grads, 50 years after he graduated.
Geoff in gown at cathedral

Getting to know Stevie

Student Ollie talks with Stevie Martin about her memories of Durham and career in the entertainment industry.
Profile of Stevie

Reconnecting with St John’s after 40 years

Alumnus Nick Hughes (1977-80) tells us of his reconnection with College after coming back to visit on an Open Day with his son, nearly 40 years on.
Nick and wife Debby (John’s 1977-80) at the 2021 Bailey Ball

Reflections from a ’90s Vice Pres

Alumna Vicki Field, (Combined Social Sciences 1995-98) reflects on her time at John’s and the skills she gained in her role as JCR Vice President.
Alumna Vicki Field

The Return of a Former Men’s IV

Tim, James, Tim and Simon met as Freshers in 1993 and came back for a reunion tour of college, the bar and boathouse.
four gentlemen stand outside boathouse

Coming back 30 years on

Current student Annabel tells us what she learnt from a group of 1990s alumni on a recent visit.
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A Diamond Reunion

A group of freshers from 1960 celebrate their Diamond Reunion at St John's.
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Join us at an event

Now is the perfect time to connect with your fellow Johnians and the St John's community at one of our events.

What's On
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Once a Johnian Formals

‘Once a Johnian’ Formals are vocation-themed formal dinners with panel discussions for students, alumni and friends of St John's to meet, exchange ideas and network.

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We met at John's

You may have heard that many people graduate with more than just a degree, as these couples who met at St John's illustrate. If you met your partner during your time with us, you can share your story too! Get in touch with us at johns.alumni@durham.ac.uk. 

 

 

  • Hannah and Zack

    We begin our We Met at John's series with a spotlight on Hannah Buisman and Zack Schaap, an alumni couple who were at John's from 2016 to 2020!

    Hannah and Zack - We Met at John’s

  • Oliver and Joanna

    We continue our We Met at John's series with a spotlight on Oliver and Joanna Robbins, who were at John's together from 2018 to 2022, and got married last year!

    Oliver and Joanna - We Met at John's

Hannah and Zack

We begin our We Met at John's series with a spotlight on Hannah Buisman and Zack Schaap, an alumni couple who were at John's from 2016 to 2020!

Hannah and Zack - We Met at John’s

Oliver and Joanna

We continue our We Met at John's series with a spotlight on Oliver and Joanna Robbins, who were at John's together from 2018 to 2022, and got married last year!

Oliver and Joanna - We Met at John's

  • Emma and Jacob

    We continue our We Met at John's series with Emma and Jacob Tustin-Reeevs, who attended John's from 2014 to 2017 and were married in 2022!

    Emma and Jacob - We Met at John’s

  • Richard and Anne

    We continue our We Met at John's series with Richard and Anne Child, an alumni couple who attended John's from 1974 to 1977!

    Richard and Anne - We Met at John’s

Emma and Jacob

We continue our We Met at John's series with Emma and Jacob Tustin-Reeevs, who attended John's from 2014 to 2017 and were married in 2022!

Emma and Jacob - We Met at John’s

Richard and Anne

We continue our We Met at John's series with Richard and Anne Child, an alumni couple who attended John's from 1974 to 1977!

Richard and Anne - We Met at John’s
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A group of recent grads enjoying our Alumni Drinks event in London

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Alumni catching up over drinks in London

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More smiling faces from the London Drinks event!

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Thanks to all alumni who joined us to celebrate Revd Prof David Wilkinson as he moves on from his role as Principal of St John's.