Starting university is an exciting new chapter, and at St John’s you’ll find a community ready to help you settle in and thrive from day one. Our Welcome Week brings together events, introductions, and traditions that will make you feel at home and help you get to know your fellow Johnians.
All in all, to any incoming freshers, rest assured that Welcome Week at John’s will make your transition into university life seamless – there’s really a lot less to worry about than you might think. As long as you’ve got plenty of snacks and a few good conversation starters, the week will be plain sailing.
Ella, BA English Literature
16 January 2026
First-year Engineering student Jamie Megoran grew up in Newcastle upon Tyne, only a short train ride from Durham – but coming to university still felt like stepping into another world. Here Jamie shares with the Chronicle why he chose Durham so close to home, what he’s discovered since arriving, and his advice for other North East students considering following […]
12 September 2025
Editor Ella Guy gives her experience of Welcome Week and describes what to expect.
3 September 2025
Arts and Culture Editor Christian O’Brien details his own experience of sharing a room in his first year.
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