When: Sunday, February 9th, 11:00 onwards Where: Rhenen to Veenendaal West
Join us in the new year for a winter walk led by society member Wicher. We’ll begin our journey at Rhenen train station and make our way through the town center to the expansive forests of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. Midway, we’ll reach the lofty Elsterberg (62.5m!) where we can enjoy a scenic view (weather permitting) and pause for a brief picnic. From there, we’ll continue through the rolling, historic Amerongen Forest, concluding our walk at Veenendaal-West train station.
There are no restaurants on the route, so feel free to bring a snack to share! Sign-up using link below to be part of the Society’s first Nature walk of 2025!
As always, the first drink will be courtesy the Oxbridge Society NL (coffee, tea or any other drink).
When: Friday, January 31st, from 12 – 3:30pm Where: Grand Café Living, De Boelelaan 1111G, 1081 HV Amsterdam
As we start 2025, the Oxbridge Society NL would like to invite you for an insightful talk in Amsterdam. Whether you are a current student, recent graduate, someone thinking about a career switch or weighing up a big life decision take this opportunity to be part of an interactive talk over lunch with Jennie Monon.
Jennie is an entrepreneur with international corporate managerial experience. She is the founder of MEC – an executive coaching business as well as being the Chair of the Commercial Anglo Dutch Society – a networking group for business people. Originally from Scotland, Jennie has lived in the the Netherlands for over a decade. Before founding MEC, Jennie had a successful career in HR, working in both multinationals and start ups in the USA, the U.K. and Continental Europe. She has worked in businesses ranging from Banking to Computer hardware and Applications Development. Jennie is currently working on a book on how to make successful decisions at key moments in your career and life and this will be the subject of her talk.
The lunch and talk will be run in parallel in a very relaxed atmosphere (Dress Code: Business Casual) with ample opportunity for questions and interacting with Jennie. This will last between 12 – 2:30pm with an opportunity to continue networking after. Lunch is included in the price of the ticket.
When: Friday, January 31st, from 12 – 3:30pm Where: Grand Café Living, De Boelelaan 1111G, 1081 HV Amsterdam (15min Walk from Amsterdam Zuid) Prices:Member 36 EUR |First Time Attendees and Guest of Members 39.5 EUR
Booking deadline & cancellation policy:The last day for obtaining tickets is January 24th. Please note that ticket cancellation is also only possible until this date for a refund (minus the booking fees). Tickets may well be cancelled after, however, there will be no refund. We will also operate a waitlist, so these types of cancellations may be refunded if a suitable replacement is found.
Date: Saturday, January 18th Time: 17:00 onwards Place: Meet at Central Station, Amsterdam
Did you miss out on tickets for the Amsterdam Light Festival Cruise? Fret not, for members wanting to brave the unpredictable Dutch weather and the winter cold, we will also be leading a walking tour of the light festival artworks. The walking route is about 6.5km which we will enjoy at a leisurely pace led by a fellow Oxbridge alum with access to the map where the installations are located. At the end of the walk you are welcome to join us for a warm beverage or drink (first drink courtesy of the Oxford & Cambridge Society) to warm up.
Due to the nature of the event and to keep the group size manageable, the number of tickets is very limited. Hurry get your tickets before they’re gone.
See you there.
When: Saturday, January 18th, 17:00 onwards Where: We meet at Amsterdam Centraal which will also be the starting point
About the Amsterdam Light Festival: Amsterdam Light Festival has been a yearly tradition for the last 12 years, lighting the city in the darkest months of the year. This year’s edition is special, as it coincides with Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary. For a whole year, all over town, residents, districts and institutions commemorate and celebrate the unique spirit of Amsterdam. To celebrate Amsterdam750 with light, art and each other Edition 13 has the theme of Rituals. Rituals have traditionally helped us through all kinds of transformations; from past to future, from winter to summer, from youth to adulthood. Light plays a vital role in many rituals, as a vibrant symbol of joy, energy and life. We use fireworks to usher in the new year, candles to commemorate, and midsummer fires to welcome the solstice. Light adds something mystical and sacred to a ritual like no other element can. And rituals unify. Rituals bring people together.
Date: Sunday, December 8th Time: 18.00 onwards Place: STAN Utrecht, 16A Ganzenmarkt, 3512 GD Utrecht
Members Enjoying the Christmas Dinner 2024 at Humphrey’s, Utrecht
The Harvard Alumni Club and the Oxford and Cambridge Society cordially invite their members and guests to: The Harvard & OxBridge Annual Christmas Dinner 2025
The traditional annual Christmas dinner where Harvard, Oxford, and Cambridge alumni and their guests come together is almost around the corner. This year too the dinner will be held in Utrecht, at the restaurant STAN in the heart of the city (a short walk from Central Station). We will start at 18:00 hours with a 3-course meal and drinks. This event is a long-standing tradition between our clubs and is always sold out. So get your tickets soon!
A great way to catch up with our friends from Harvard, ringing in the festive cheer together. Looking forward to welcome alumni and guests!
Ticket Prices: 68 Euro Dress Code: A bit fancy and Christmas colours
Note that this event is open only for Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge alumni, and their guests.For any questions, please email the Oxbridge NL Secretary at secretary.ocnl@gmail.com
The Oxford and Cambridge Society of the Netherlands 