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National Reconciliation Week 2024

This year's National Reconciliation Week luncheon, held on Thursday 30 May, St John’s College Community and guests reflected on the theme ‘now more than ever’.
St John's College Wins Old Collegians Trophy

St John's College Wins Old Collegians' Trophy Outright for the First Time in 22 Years

St John's College won the Old Collegians' Trophy outright as part of the Inter-College Council competition for the first time in 22 years.
Independent Reviewer, Elizabeth Jameson AM, conducted a review of culture at St John's College

St John’s College Releases Inaugural Culture and Values Report

St John’s College has released its inaugural Culture and Values Report, which was prepared by nationally respected governance consultant Elizabeth Jameson AM and culture and corporate educator Dr Christina Turner after a four-month review of the College’s culture and behaviours.
Keynote speaker, Jackie Huggins AM, at St John's College

Dr Jackie Huggins AM Headlines Inaugural National Reconciliation Week Lunch

Dr Jackie Huggins AM spoke to dozens of Indigenous Community Leaders, students and guests at the Inaugural National Reconciliation Week lunch at St John’s College, within The University of Queensland, on May 31, 2022.
UQ Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Deborah Terry AO, and 2021 Dux, Piers Herring

Climate Change, a New Journal, and Awards Highlighted the 39th Academic and Professional Dinner

On Monday May 9, 2022, nearly 100 students, 40 academics and an additional 40 professionals attended the 39th Annual Academic and Professional Dinner which students for their academic achievements.
Create Change, Create Futures launch event

Create Change, Create Futures Funding Initiative Launched

St John's College recently launched the Create Change, Create Futures campaign as part of our commitment to enabling students who are experiencing personal and financial hardship to benefit from a College experience.
Student leaders in training sessions

St John’s College Response to the National Student Safety Survey

The findings of the second National Survey of Student Safety, which were released earlier today, demonstrate that universities, colleges and student residences across Australia have a lot of work to do, according to St John’s College Warden Rose Alwyn.
Keynote speaker, Susan Rix AM, on International Women's Day at St John's College

Business Powerhouse, Ms Susan Rix AM, Addresses Female Workplace Challenges at International Women's Day Event

Accomplished business leader and chartered accountant, Ms Susan Rix AM, spoke about being the first female graduate hired by BDO at the 2nd Annual International Women’s Day breakfast at St John’s College, within The University of Queensland.
Fantastic event at St Johns College celebrating 110 year anniversary

Choc and Gold Gala

Last Saturday night Old Johnians spanning across nearly seven decades from 1959-2021 gathered together to celebrate 110 years of the College, 100 years of the Student Club and 31 years of co-residency at the Choc and Gold Gala. It was one huge whipout!

Appointment of New Dean of Student Wellbeing

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

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

Academic and Professional Dinner

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

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...
Logo for Nice Coffee Co.

Current Johnian Making a Difference

Sandy Hickson, Co-founder of Nice Coffee Co. Social coffee tackling poverty
Graphic of the words COVID-19 on a dramatic background

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.
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