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Appointment of New Dean of Student Wellbeing

Monday 8 November 2021
We are pleased to announce that Ms Alice Draffin has been appointed to the new position of Dean of Student Wellbeing. A residential position, the Dean of Student Wellbeing will have a key management role central to supporting students to ensure they thrive in all aspects of their life whilst at university and college - and as we prepare to launch an exciting new wellbeing program in 2022.
Photograph of Dr Areti Metuamate Vice Warden of St John's College and his wife Dr Jessa Rogers

Welcome to the New Vice Warden

Wednesday 7 July 2021
Appointment of new Vice Warden of St John's College within the University of Queensland
Academic and Professional Dinner

Academic and Professional Dinner

Monday 10 May 2021
Former Australian of the Year and co-developer of the human papillomavirus vaccine Professor Ian Frazer AO FRS offered sage advice to St John’s College tertiary students at a recent Academic and Professional Dinner, held onsite at St John’s College within the University of Queensland

Reconciliation Week

Wednesday 27 May 2020
Reconciliation Week begins today - this years theme of  #inthistogether particularly prevalent, reminding us that whether in a crisis, or in reconciliation, we share in these moments together. As a community, this is a time to acknowledge the first people of this beautiful nation and recognise their wisdom and care, and our shared desire for the reconciliation path to be clear ahead.Featured is Tribal Experience, led by Turrbal Elder Tommy Bundambah, when they performed a...
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Current Johnian Making a Difference

Friday 1 May 2020
Sandy Hickson, Co-founder of Nice Coffee Co. Social coffee tackling poverty
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St John’s College Response to COVID-19

In the last week, more than 80% of students at St John’s College within the University of Queensland (UQ) travelled home to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the UQ community.

St John’s Foundation Drinks

On Sunday night, the Warden, Ms Rose Alwyn welcomed alumni and friends into her home to acknowledge the generosity of the College’s donors and supporters.

New Director of College Experience

I am delighted to announce that Mr Joshua Carter has been appointed to the position of Director of College Experience, and will take up the role on 23rd March 2020.

Welcome Garden Party

Parents and family members of 1st Year Residents are warmly invited to attend The St John’s Welcome Garden Party on Thursday 13th of February from 2pm – 4pm. This is a great opportunity for parents and students to meet one another as well staff and for Ms Rose Alwyn, College Warden to formally welcome you all to the College.

Two New Staff Join The Team At St John’S College

On Monday, St John’s College welcomed two new staff members to its team. Ms Remy Bamford is the newly appointed Marketing Manager and Ms Melissa Van der Westhuizen is the new Executive Assistant/Reception Officer.
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Old Johnian Recognised in Australia Day Honours

Dr Barry Leonard Kelly (alumnus 1965) was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to the mining and mineral sectors, and to business. In 2012 Barry was awarded a Doctor of Business honoris causa by the Senate of the University of Queensland and awarded a gold medal by the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Barry has held a distinguished career in the minerals and resources sector in Australia, Asia, the United Kingdom, Europe and South America, widely...
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Welcome Rose Alwyn

On behalf of the St John’s College Council, I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Rose Alwyn as the fourteenth Warden of St John’s College. The selection process has been thorough and exhaustive, including consideration of both Australian and international high calibre candidates and Ms Alwyn was selected as the outstanding candidate to lead the College through its next phase of development including overseeing a complete review of the College’s corporate...
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