Oxford University Society of Belgium
 Oxford University Society of Belgium seal | |
| Abbreviation | OUS Belgium |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1993 |
| Type | Alumni organisation |
| Purpose | Education |
| Headquarters | Brussels |
| Location | |
Official language | English |
President | Dr Timm Rentrop |
| Affiliations | University of Oxford |
| Website |
oxfordsociety |
The Oxford University Society of Belgium was launched in 1993 at the Brussels Residence of Britain’s Permanent Representative to the European Union, John Kerr, Baron Kerr of Kinlochard, in the presence of the University’s Chancellor, Baron Jenkins.[1] Its object is the advancement of the purposes and interests of the University of Oxford, and it enables Oxford alumni living in Belgium to maintain contact with the University and with each other.[2]
Membership of the Society comprises those with a degree from Oxford University or who have studied and taught there.
Notable activities
Since its creation in 1993, the Society has hosted a number of events. Notable previous speakers include:
- Professor Philippe van Parijs
- Baroness Susan Greenfield
- Jamie Shea
- Sir Brian Unwin
- Professor Paul L. Davies
- Juliette Bird
- Stewart Wood, Baron Wood of Anfield
It regularly organises mixers with other universities, such as King’s College London, the École Nationale d’Administration, and Harvard.[3]
References
- ↑ "Oxford University Society of Belgium |". oxfordandcambridge.be. Retrieved 2015-07-21.
- ↑ "University of Oxford |". ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 2015-07-21.
- ↑ "The Cambridge Traveller |". thecambridgetraveller.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2015-09-11.