2020

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 powerful...
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Current Johnian Making a Difference

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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Acknowledgement of Country

St John's College acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and learn, the Turrbal and Jagera peoples, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge their ongoing spiritual and cultural connections to land, community and to Maiwar, the Brisbane River, on which our College now stands. We appreciate and value the interconnection of all First Nations people who visit this place.

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