2025

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Professor Jeffrey Dunn recieves the UQ Alumni Award

Honouring Professor Jeffrey Dunn AO

Recipient of the 2025 Colleges’ UQ Alumni Award, Professor Jeffrey Dunn AO, has spent more than four decades shaping the global conversation on cancer control, patient advocacy and public health leadership. As the 2025 recipient of the University of Queensland Alumni Award, he is recognised for outstanding leadership in oncology research, medical administration and international cancer initiatives. Here, he reflects on the formative role St John’s played in his journey, the mentors who set him on his path, and the lessons he continues to carry into a life of global impact.
Strength in Spirit: A Banner Year for John’s in the ICC

Strength in Spirit: A Banner Year for John’s in the ICC

By John Higgins (‘23-’25)
2025 has been an exceptional year for St John’s College and its participation within the ICC. Having secured the Men’s Overall and Weighted Shields, the Cultural Cup, and a tight second in both the Women’s Overall and Weighted Shields, the Jabbas should be extremely proud of their achievements this year. Be it through spectating, coaching, or as part of a team, the Johnian spirit has certainly shone brightly for another year. Beyond the outstanding overall results, 2025 has...
Artist in Residence Asha Stewart

Artist in Residence Asha Stewart reflects on finding her place at College.

By Asha Stewart (‘25)
When I began my Artist in Residence journey at St John’s, I wanted to capture the feeling of life here – the movement, warmth, and quiet connections that make the College what it is. The artwork I created became a homage to the people from move-in day when I first arrived as a fresher. In the piece, the figures appear to be waving to students entering just out of frame. That scene is etched in my memory. On my own move-in day, I accidentally entered the College from behind and found...
Happy attendees at the St John's 50 Year Club Lunch 2025

50 Year Club Lunch

The 2025 50 Year Club Lunch brought together Old Johnians who joined the College before 1976 for a day of reunion, laughter and shared memories.
Meeting at Tobu Top Tours with Qantas July 2024

From Bamaga to Tokyo: A Johnian’s Journey in Global Tourism

By Paul Summers (86–88)
Paul Summers is the Director for Japan and Korea at Tourism and Events Queensland. With a career spanning over two decades in tourism and an earlier chapter in global wine and spirits, Paul has built a remarkable life and career abroad. Based in Tokyo for more than 20 years, he continues to champion Queensland’s presence on the international stage.
Glenn Christensen playing

Strings Attached

By Triona Maddick, Director of Advancement
It’s a bright Brisbane morning when I meet violinist Glenn Christensen (08-11), who has recently returned from Germany, after several years performing with some of Europe’s most revered orchestras. We settle into a corner café in leafy Fairfield, just a stone’s throw from Glenn's Alma Mater.
Rose Alwyn, Elizabeth Jameson AM, Dr Robyn Littlewood and Catherine Parkinson (04-06)

Women in Leadership High Tea

By Eleanor (Nell) Hanly, Student Club Vice-President 2025
Our inaugural Women in Leadership High Tea at the Warden’s Lodge brought together student residents and inspiring leaders, Dr Robyn Littlewood and Elizabeth Jameson AM for an honest, uplifting conversation about leadership, life, and wellbeing.
St John's men's hockey

Sporting Spirit Shines in Semester 1 2025

By Sam Mellick (23-25), Bachelor Commerce/BScience, 2025 Sports Convenor
Semester 1 of 2025 has been a dynamic and competitive start for St John’s College in the ICC, with both the Men’s and Women’s teams showing tenacity, teamwork and exceptional sportsmanship across the board. All athletes have left their mark on every field or pool they have entered.
St John's performing arts

Performing and Cultural Arts Report Card - Semester 1

By Freddie Klein (20-22) Performing Arts Coordinator
The creative and culturally minded contingent of St John’s College is to be commended on an outstanding effort in Semester 1, with strong results across all ICC Cultural disciplines and a variety of local performances.
Equity and Inclusion at St John’s

Equity and Inclusion at St John’s

By Sophie Williams (23-25) Bachelor Speech Pathology - 2025 Equity & Inclusion Officer
As companies have been investing into their Equity and Inclusion profiles in recent years, St John’s College has followed suit and offers two students the position of Equity & Inclusion Officer each year.
Family Night 2025

Family Night 2025

A beloved annual event on the St John’s College calendar, Family Night is a chance to warmly welcome new families, reconnect with old friends, and celebrate the vibrant community that defines College life. The 2025 event was an evening to remember filled with delicious food, live music, and shared moments of connection.
Uncle Rod Williams with Rose Alwyn and Dr Sam Crooms

Bridging Now to Next: Reflections from the National Reconciliation Week Lunch

By Rose Alwyn, Warden and CEO
This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, Bridging Now to Next, invited us to reflect not only on the past but on the shared future we’re building together. For the St John’s College community, the 2025 Reconciliation Week Lunch provided an opportunity to honour this spirit through conversation, learning, and deep listening.
Peter Carnley Dinner

The Peter Carnley Scholarship Dinner

In May, St John’s College hosted The Peter Carnley Scholarship Dinner, bringing together Old Johnians, friends and supporters to celebrate a growing community of donors committed to widening access to the St John’s experience.
Gayan in parliament receiving a Fulbright from Ambassador Caroline Kennedy

From John’s to the Forefront of Global Technology

Gayan Benedict has forged an illustrious career in IT and technology. He is at the cutting-edge of global research, policy and implementation of the economic and potentially life-changing technology that is blockchain.
Chris Ktenidis with Professor Deborah Terry AC, Vice-Chancellor and President of UQ

Knot Your Average Research Program

By Chris Ktenidis (22-24)
But what does that mean, carrying out research? What does one do research in? And how do you do it? That’s what I set out to answer, at least in part, by taking part in the Winter Research Program at UQ this past mid-year break.
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