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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.
Photograph of Dr Barry Kelly AM

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...

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...

Old Johnians Rewards and Recognition

Our alumni continue to make their mark both locally and across the globe. Some have been recognised more publicly, such as Professor George Mellick as UQ’s Alumnus of the Year and Dr Glen Richards, a recipient of the Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Alumni award.
Photograph of the College Warden Rose Alwyn

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...

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...
Dr Roger Grigg

King's Birthday Honours List 2023

Congratulations to John Allpass and Associate Professor Roger Grigg who have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List this year.
St Johns's College guest speaker Aunty Dr Rose Elu speaking about the Voice

Aunty Dr Rose Elu's speech at the Voice Formal Dinner

Esteemed guest Aunty Dr Rose Elu spoke at our Formal Dinner about the Voice to Parliament
Rev'd Samuel Dow and daughters

Welcome to Rev'd Samuel Dow

We are delighted to welcome Rev’d Samuel Dow as our new chaplain and part of our wellbeing team at St John’s.   Samuel has a working knowledge of colleges gained through his role as Chaplain at Trinity College, the University of Melbourne, where he was an integral part of their wellbeing team, developing modes of student support.  Samuel is passionate about community and the importance of conversation in getting to know and understand all people for who they are and what...
Professor Tracey Bunda

National Reconciliation Week Luncheon 2023

St John's College National Reconciliation Week Lunch was held on Wednesday, 31 May 2023.
Old Johnian, Nick Spinks, Announced as Vice Warden

Old Johnian, Nick Spinks (SJC 2002-2004) Becomes Vice Warden

Old Johnian, Nick Spinks (SJC 2002-2004), is announced as the College's Vice Warden.
St John's College Culture Review

Respected Consultants Engaged to Undertake St John's College Culture Review

The Chair of St John’s College Council, Mr John Peden QC, has announced that the College has engaged nationally respected governance consultant, Ms Elizabeth Jameson AM, and culture and corporate educator, Dr Christina Turner, to conduct a forward-looking review of College culture.
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