Oxford University Exploration Club

OUEC exists to help improve knowledge of our world through overseas exploration by members of Oxford University. Check out this term's talks for inspiration!

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Elections and Annual General Meeting
July 9, 19:30
The time has come to elect a new committee. If you have any interest, please add your name to this list as soon as possible.
All Committee roles are elected at the Annual General Meeting. If you have any questions, reach out!

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This Saturday!
Keen to bring out your creative side? Looking forward to spending more time outside and enjoying the warmer months? Join us for this botanical sketching workshop.

Please bring your own supplies and Bod Card.
Free and open to all!
* Weather-dependent.

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Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the history of exploration at Oxford in our annual OUEC Dinner.

As is tradition, we toast our outgoing expeditions. Good luck in the field. Come back and tell the story.

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Week 4 Meeting: West Bengal Water Project
Hear from the recent OUEC Expedition Team about their research in Sikkim and West Bengal to investigate water issues.
For more information, visit https://t.co/HLlRZLVCvU
When: Tues, 14 May. 19:30
Where: Queens College, High Street

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Tomorrow!
Members are invited to join us for our annual dinner on Tuesday, 7 May. There, we will celebrate exploration throughout the ages of Oxford.
Where: The Kings Arms
When: 19:00, Tuesday 7th May.

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Share Your Adventure Stories!

Please send an email to our Media Officer, Mike Murphy ([email protected]), detailing an adventure or expedition that you have taken this academic year. They will be added to our social media with links to your profile, if provided).

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*Order form in bio. Ends 28/4--TOMORROW!

At long last, be prepared to represent OUEC in the jungles, on the tundra, and in the meeting room!

https://t.co/AcA3NMAYN8

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Annual OUEC Dinner

Please RSVP with the QR code included.

Where: The Kings Arms
When: 19:00, May 7.

*The dinner is open to members. If you are not a member, there is still a chance to sign up for a term membership.

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Week 1: Holly Budge

Holly Budge is a British adventurer and mountaineer who achieved a historic skydive over Everest and established “How Many Elephants," a women-led campaign for elephant conservation

Queen’s College, High Street.
23/4/2024, 19:30

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Stash!

Our range of OUEC-branded stash includes three wonderful items:
- Rab Cirrus Jacket (RRP £160)
- Helly Hansen Paramount Softshell Jacket (RRP £120)
- Helly Hansen Classic Wool Cuff Beanie (RRP £30)

Order by Sunday 28 April 2024 (Trinity Term Week 2). Details on FB.

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Week 1: Holly Budge

Holly Budge is a British adventurer and mountaineer who achieved a historic skydive over Everest and established the international non-profit “How Many Elephants", a women-led campaign for elephant conservation

Queen’s College, High Street. 23/4/2024, 19:30

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Week 3 - No Meeting

There will be no meeting held in-person this week. However, our weekly email is full of interesting bits and bobs to tide you over. If you are not subscribed to our email, you can send a blank email to [email protected] for newsletters.

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Week 2 Meeting
Join us for a Committee-Run Workshop on Expedition Essentials!
When: Jan 23, 19:30
Where: Queen's College, High Street

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Week 4 Meeting: Ethical Biodiscovery
Marlon Clark (Basecamp Research)
Join us as Marlon Clark introduces Basecamp Research, which leverages knowledge of the natural world to create better food, better medicines, and better products for the planet.
Oct 31, 19:30
Queen’s College

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Departures: The West Bengal Water Project

Join us after the meeting to toast The West Bengal Water Project Team. They will be departing shortly on their expedition!

To wish them good luck, join us at The Lamb & Flag after our meeting tonight!

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Week 1 (10/10/23) - Expedition Planning: Part I (Free)
Shane Winser (Royal Geographical Society) & Carla Fuenteslópez

Want to plan your expedition from scratch? Come see us!

When & Where:
October 10, 2023, 19:30 @ Queen's College, High Street. Meet at the gate.

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Find us at the Fresher's Fair and learn about the Oxford University Exploration Club and our expeditions!

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Reminder! Tonight is the election of the OUEC Committee. There's still time to submit your name if you are interested.
https://t.co/gRYdHEClZj

The elections will take place online at 6 pm UK time. Please find the link on our facebook page or email notice.

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There's still time to submit your name for this year's OUEC Committee! To apply, please fill out the form below:

https://t.co/gRYdHEClZj

Submissions will be open until August 7th. Elections will take place online at 6 pm UK time. Please find our FB or email for a link.

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This Year’s Committee

Time to vote for the OUEC Committee. If you are interested in leading this band of adventurers, visit this link as soon as possible.

https://t.co/gRYdHEClZj

Elections will be online, August 7, with handover by September 1.