St John's College UQ

As Semester 1 draws to a close, we are reflecting on a busy and memorable few months at St John’s College.

From the arrival of our newest Johnians and a memorable O’Week, to carrying that spirit into a jam-packed ICC calendar, Semester 1 really was one to remember. We took away six major wins, including the Swimming Carnival, Hockey, Band Fest and Chess, we also saw an outstanding win in Women’s Table Tennis and took home The Annual Four Feet Trophy against Emmanuel in the Rowing.

Beyond the ICC calendar, the semester was equally full of standout events and opportunities to bring our wider community together. We hosted the International Women’s Day Breakfast with guest speaker Nas Campanella, transformed Chapel Lawn into a concert space for Johns Fest, hosted Family Night and Jazz Night, and ended the semester with our National Reconciliation Week Lunch, where we were honoured to hear from Aunty Evelyn Parkin.

We hope our students enjoy a well-earned break from their studies, and we can’t wait for Semester 2 🤩

Jazz Night ’26 🎷✨

A night filled with dancing, jazz, and colourful outfits. Our Johnians sure know how to have fun! 💃🕺

A big thank you to our Social Executives for hosting such an unforgettable evening, and thank you to our talented student performers for keeping us entertained all night 🎶👏

Women in Leadership High Tea ☕️🍰

Yesterday, we welcomed Professor Kerrie Wilson and Ms Jane Crombie as guest speakers for our Women in Leadership High Tea.

The morning gave our female student leaders the opportunity to hear practical insights from two remarkable women in our community.

Reflecting on the event, Hannah Aston, Senior Residential Advisor, shared that leadership is not about having the loudest voice, but about creating opportunities, supporting others, and leading with authenticity and confidence. Hearing Jane Crombie speak reinforced the importance of staying true to your values while navigating professional environments.

We are so grateful to have opportunities like these for our residents.

A special thank you to the Chartwells team for the beautiful setup and delicious spread!



Great job to our debating team on an incredible season, going undefeated all year before making it all the way to the quarter finals 🏅📝

Congratulations to Hugh, Tom, Claire, Dominic and Sam. We are so proud of the way you represented the College with such confidence and dedication.

We’ll be back next year 💪

Our new AFL uniforms have landed 🤩

Rain might have cancelled this week’s games, but catch us next week when the new uniforms make their debut 👀

Huge thank you to our sponsors for making it happen 🫶

Introducing SJC Sit Down Sessions 🎙️

A new interview series capturing the stories, experiences, and voices of our students.

Through each conversation, we explore what it means to be part of the St John’s community — from the opportunities it creates to the moments that shape it.

First up, we are joined with Abigail Crocker, SJC’s Student Club President 🤩

So proud of our tennis team for taking out 3rd place this year!🥉🤩 This achievement reflects their hard work and dedication throughout the season. Congratulations to and for securing first and second place, and thank you to those who whipped out and supported the team! 🎾

Last night’s Mardi Bar was an evening filled with music, dancing, and celebration.

The event was brought together by our Equity and Inclusion Officers, Nick, Tilly, and Soph, with the aim of celebrating the diversity within our student community.

The night was a huge success, and we’re incredibly grateful to for an amazing performance, as well as for being part of the celebration.