Cambridge exam term horror vibes brought to you by Christopher Gray, Director of Music at St John’s College🎹👻
He is performing Bach’s ‘Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565’ - a staple of horror film scores - on the College’s new organ which is just about to star in a special festival from 6 to 10 May.
📻 Tune in: You can hear the Choir and organ live on @bbcradio3 today, Wednesday 6 May at 3pm, kicking off the St John’s Organ Festival.
🎟️ Book Tickets: See the full Organ Festival lineup and book online at /events
Video: @classicfm
#organ #organtok #toccata #pipeorgan #classicalmusic
A striking carpet of protected English bluebells has appeared in one of Cambridge’s oldest and most secluded green spaces.
Hundreds of thousands of the spring flowers have bloomed earlier than usual in an ancient woodland in the grounds of St John’s - just minutes from the city centre.
Bluebells, which bloom across gardens and woodlands from April into May, are considered a vital part of the UK’s natural heritage.
Known for their deep violet colour and bell-shaped petals, they create striking displays across the countryside each year and are widely regarded as one of the nation’s most loved wildflowers.
@david_austrin , Head Gardener, said the bluebells have grown in the grounds of St John’s for hundreds of years, but this year’s display is especially impressive.
He said: “They have flowered earlier this year because the weather has been so mild and kind to them, and we had a lot of rain in the autumn. They look absolutely spectacular, and their presence in an ancient woodland in the heart of the city is incredibly special.”
Pictured: John’s students Freddie McElwaine-Johnn, Hannah Hardman-Mountford, and Lewis Bryan
📸 Geoff Robinson
#bluebells #thisisjohns #cambridge #gardens #spring
Legendary ‘Maggie man’ and champion of women’s rowing dies aged 88
Tributes have been paid to former @ladymargaretbc Boatman and coach Roger Silk, whose dedication shaped generations of student athletes at John’s and across @cubcsquad .
For more than four decades, Roger led LMBC – the oldest and largest college boat club in Cambridge – through one of the most successful eras in its history.
Roger died on Sunday 15 February 2026.
@heather_j_hancock , Master, said: “Roger was a Maggie man through and through whose passing will be mourned by the generations of rowers to whom he gave so much encouragement and support.”
As Boatman of LMBC for 41 years, Roger guided crews to victories and through defeats, encouraging countless students to discover rowing.
Among them was Olympian Annamarie Phelps CBE, who arrived at St John’s as a novice. Roger coached Annamarie at LMBC and later for Cambridge University Women’s Boat Club in Blondie in 1987.
She said: “Roger, you gave me and others a taste of success, of opportunity and so many reasons to celebrate, laugh and have fun. You are a legend.
“Thank you for supporting women’s rowing unreservedly, making the women at LMBC welcome, making space, and bringing in world-class coaches.”
Full tribute link in bio. #rowing #cambridge #maggie #yeahmaggie #cambridgerowing
More top tips for your Cambridge interview
Dr Jonathan Padley, Admissions Tutor, leads the undergraduate admissions process at St John’s College, University of Cambridge.
In our latest clip, he explains that academics are interested in how you think - especially your approach to problem-solving.
We’re looking for students who can:
▪️Listen closely to problems
▪️Work thoughtfully through them
▪️Suggest creative solutions
Watch the full video for more interview advice from St John’s.
#cambridge #cambridgeuniversity #undergradlife #undergraduateinterviews #oxbridge #cambridgeinterview #cambridgeinterviewtips #oxbridgeinterview #stjohnscollege #thisisjohns
🎥 Top tips for your Cambridge interview
Richard Partington, Senior Tutor at St John’s College - one of the largest Cambridge colleges - shares his top tips with prospective undergraduates ahead of interview season.
▪️Be authentic, be engaged, and be curious
▪️Listen to the question being asked, not the one you wish was asked
▪️Cambridge interviews are interactive aptitude tests - we want to see your problem-solving skills and how you think.
Watch for more advice from St John’s.
#cambridge #cambridgeuniversity #interviews #cambridgeinterviews #interviewtips #cambridgeadmissions #oxbridge #oxbridgeinterviews #thisisjohns #stjohnscollege #stjohnscollegecambridge
Today we are unveiling a student development programme to tackle society’s biggest issues.
St John’s has developed The Common Good Programme to encourage our 1,000 students to explore cultural, social and ethical questions while gaining hands-on experience in public and community life.
⚫️The initiative reflects growing student demand to connect academic study with real-world impact, exploring how education can serve society as a whole
⚫️Through lectures, workshops, and partnerships with organisations like Citizens UK, students will learn how to lead change on issues such as inequality, homelessness, and the ethics of AI
⚫️Building on St John’s centuries-long legacy of social reform and leadership, the programme aims to shape graduates who not only excel in their fields but contribute to the common good.
📸 @nordincatic
Tap the link in our bio for full information about the story.
#commongood #studentdevelopment #beyondstudy #thisisjohns #cambridgeuniversity
Congratulations to everyone who is receiving A-level results today.
We are looking forward to welcoming our new students at the start of term - well done on all your hard work and thank you to everyone who supported you along the way.
Cripps is likely to be your new home at St John’s now that you are #goingtocambridge
Today we celebrated the achievements of nearly 70 members of St John’s, who gathered in Second Court before processing to the Senate House to formally graduate from the @cambridgeuniversity .
PhDs were awarded in subjects ranging from Plant Sciences to History of Art, and the Maths of Information. We had a Master of Law graduand, as well as numerous MPhils, with topics spanning Film and Screen Studies to Innovation, Strategy and Organisation, and more!
Congratulations to everyone on all your hard work.
📸 @nordincatic #graduation #undergraduatestudy #postgraduatestudy #cambridge #thisisjohns
Our @cambridgeuniversity Open Day events start on Wednesday evening with the first of two talks on how to make a standout application.
On Thursday and Friday we are taking part in the main Open Day events and our students, academics, and Admissions staff are looking forward to meeting you.
What can you expect?
🏡College tours with current students
👭 Chat with current students, academics, and Admissions staff
🌻Explore our beautiful grounds & social spaces
🗣️ Get the inside scoop on courses, applications & funding
📣 Evening talks on making a standout application
Drop in between 9.30am-4.30pm – there’s no need to book with us.
Come & see what makes St John’s special. Tap the link in our bio for our full programme of events so you don’t miss out.
#cambridgeopendays #stjohnscollege #thisisjohns
Cambridge graduation vlog 🎓📸
I’ve formed a lot of core memories in this place. Back in 2022 I had to start studying distantly because my study visa was being delayed. I arrived 3 weeks after the term had started, first time in the UK, without my family thousands of miles away and infinite dreams ✨ and from the first to last day I felt at home.
I’ve never wanted this time to end. Even my student accommodation was located in an 18th century castle, which proves that I’ve been living in a fairy tale. But it’s not over. I trust this is just a beginning.
Cambridge, I’ll be back a lot 🤍
🌟once a johnian - always a johnian 🌟
#student #studentvlog #studyvlog #graduation #cambridge #cambridgeuni #cambridgestudent #studentlife #studygram #graduated #graduate #cambridgegraduate #studentathlete #studyhard #playharder #successjourney #thisisjohns
How does it feel to graduate after years of studying Architecture, playing football, and making friends through @CambridgeACS ? 🎓
@StJohnsCam graduate @DamiFadun reflects on his unforgettable Cambridge journey 🗣️
#Cambridge #CambridgeUni #CambridgeUniversity #Uni #University #Education #Graduation #Architecture #PostmatchInterview #Postmatch #Interview
