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Oxford University Society Cambridgeshire

Oxford University Society Cambridgeshire alumni

Welcome to the Oxford University Society in Cambridgeshire (OUSC).

We are a group of Oxford alumni and former lecturers who now live in Cambridgeshire.  We organise talks on a wide range of topics, visits to interesting places in the area, and opportunities to socialise.  We also contribute to activities in local schools who are encouraging young people to apply to Oxford and organise an annual get together for new Oxford students just before they embark on their first term.

There is a  programme of talks in central Cambridge as well as social meetings each year. If you would like to know more or join our email list please contact us on <ouscambridgeshire@gmail.com>

Send us your name and email address, as well as the college you attended, subject and year of matriculation.

We are looking urgently for new members for our organizing committee. Please let us know if you are interested on the same email address as above.

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Events Calendar

Next event in 2026:

10 September 7pm at St John’s Community Centre, Hills Road, Cambridge

A talk by historian and writer Nigel Fenner

Cambridge Sport: in Fenner’s Hands.
In the middle of the 19th century, the tensions between Town and Gown were probably as high as they have ever been, and the University were reluctant for their students to do anything other than study, so how did a local tobacconist transform sport in Cambridge? Nigel Fenner ( – a Cambridge football Blue) shares the story of his relative Frank Fenner, who did much more than create ‘Fenner’s’, the University cricket ground that still bears his name.

Nigel will be bringing copies of his fascinating book, ‘Cambridge Sport – in Fenner’s Hands‘, to sell,

There is free parking in several neighbouring streets such as Cavendish Avenue and Hills Avenue. There is also a small carpark at the church reached from Blinco Grove. There are two disabled parking spaces and more can be reserved if needed.

There will be refreshments available before and after the talk. We would be very grateful if those planning to attend could email

<ouscambridgeshire@gmail.com>

so that we have a rough idea of numbers to expect. We ask for a £7 donation to expenses that can be brought in cash on the night.

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23rd September 7pm The Eagle, Bene’t Street, Cambridge

Freshers Drinks – for new students to meet Oxford University Alumni. We would welcome past students to attend this to share their advice and recollections. Last year around 70 new students attended the event. If you do intend to come please email Mo.

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28th September 6.30pm

OUSC Committee meeting: please email <ouscambridgeshire@gmail.com> if you are interested in joining our committee

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6th January 2027 6pm The Castle, Castle Street, Cambridge

New Year Drinks for alumni and current Oxford University students

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Thank you to all those who visited the Museum of Cambridge in May and joined guided tours by Roger Lilley, Chair of the Trustees and editor of Capturing Cambridge.

Members of OUSC and indeed others are very welcome to book a guided tour which lasts about 75 minutes.

There is a charge of £6 per person (£2 for children) that will go to the museum. There is a maximum group size of 15 and a minimum of 4. To request a tour please send an email to <ouscambridgeshire@gmail.com> with a suggested day and time, morning or afternoon. Payment will be at the museum.

There is metered parking on Pound Hill about 100m from the museum.

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Past Talks

Guided tours of the Museum of Cambridge

Genomics and the treatment of serious infections

Hereward the Wake

Etheldreda, Fen Princess
Japan, Russia, Vietnam
Making illuminated manuscripts
The Houthis in Yemen
The Museum of Cambridge
The future of electric batteries
‘A writing life’
Misericords
Writing family history

Past Visits

The Parker Library at Corpus Christi College
The Cambridge University Botanic Gardens
The women’s art collection at Murray Edwards College
Denny Abbey

2026 Committee

Fenella Boyle (Oriel, PPE) Chair

Roger Lilley (Christ Church, Theology) Treasurer, email and website

Mike Lynch (St Edmund Hall, English)

Mo Middleton (St Peter’s, Theology)

Elizabeth Stazicker (LMH, History)