St John's College Alumni eNewsletter - July 2022
Professor James Maynard awarded Fields Medal
The Fields Medal is widely regarded as the highest honour a young mathematician can attain - often compared to a Nobel Prize - and is especially hard to win because the medals are only awarded every four years to mathematicians under the age of forty. This year St John's mathematician James Maynard is one of four recipients for his contributions to analytic number theory, which have led to major advances in the understanding of the structure of prime numbers and in Diophantine approximation.
Commenting on the award, James said:
"I am delighted to win the Field's Medal! I hope that this recognition can help inspire the next generation of mathematicians at St John's - we're luck to have a really friendly and talented group of students and Fellows at the moment."
Read more about James and his research here:
Professor James Maynard awarded prestigious Fields Medal | St John's College, Oxford
College News
St Andrew's honours two St John's Fellows
Professor Terence Cave and Professor Linda McDowell have received Honorary Degrees from St Andrews University.
St Andrews honours two St John’s Fellows | St John's College, Oxford
St John's puts best foot forward at Dancesport Cuppers
Congratulations are in order for the St John's Dancesport team which, in its first year reformed, waltzed away with several prizes.
St John’s puts best foot forward at Dancesport Cuppers | St John's College, Oxford
Kendrew Songwriting Competition
St John's is delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Kendrew Songwriting Competition.
Winners Announced: Kendrew Songwriting Competition, 2022 | St John's College, Oxford
In-person Study Days return
Trinity Term saw several highly successful events as College hosted pupils from across the UK.
In-person Study Days return to St John’s | St John's College, Oxford
Alumni News
Bernard Taylor CBE DCL DL FRSC
St John's is delighted to announce that the Degree of Doctor of Civil Law, honoris causa, was conferred on Bernard Taylor (1975, Chemistry), Honorary Fellow, at this year's Encaenia ceremony.
Bernard Taylor CBE DCL DL FRSC | St John's College, Oxford
TW magazine - last call for news!
The deadline for TW 2022 is fast approaching - please share any news you would like included in the 2022 edition of the magazine by Sunday 31st July at alumni@sjc.ox.ac.uk.
Alumni Guest Room Bookings
We have recently changed the way in which alumni can check availability, book and pay for rooms within Alumni House. You can now do this all online, with rooms being confirmed immediately. The new automated system is far more user-friendly and can be found on the Alumni Benefits page of our website.
To make a booking, you will need to enter a promotional code to identify yourself as an alumnus/a and this can be found in the monthly e-newsletter.
Events
Torrance Society Reunion
Saturday 3 September 2022
https://www.sjc.ox.ac.uk/discover/events/torrance-society-reunion-2022/
College Society Dinner - Save the Date
Friday 16 September 2022
Professor Charles Batty - Retirement Dinner - Sold out
Friday 23 September 2022
Email alumni@sjc.ox.ac.uk to join the waiting list
TW Magazine 2021
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