2024

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’.

Emeritus Professor Ross Sheil AO Colleges' UQ Alumni Award 2024

Emeritus Professor Ainslie Glenister Ross Sheil AO (51-55), has been awarded the prestigious UQ College Alumni of the Year Award. Recognised for his outstanding work as a medical researcher and practitioner, and celebrated for his pioneering contributions to organ transplantation, Professor Sheil began his medical studies at UQ, where he excelled both academically and athletically. He represented St John’s College in cricket, rugby, athletics, swimming, and rowing, earning a College...

International Women's Day - ‘Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress’

On Friday morning, we had the privilege of hosting breakfast with neighbouring The University of Queensland colleges St Leo's College within The University of Queensland, Cromwell College - The University of Queensland, Emmanuel College, UQ, King's College, UQ and our wider Johnian community in celebration of International Women's Day. It was an honour to host our inspiring guest speaker, Leisa Goddard, whose remarkable journey and achievements in a male-dominated career captivated us...