January 2025
On January 21st, we had our first Oxbridge Society Hamburg Stammtisch at Abaton Bistro, and it was a fantastic evening! It was great to see both familiar and new faces, exchanging stories, ideas, and laughter over delicious food and drinks. A big thank you to everyone who joined and made it such a memorable gathering!
March 2025
Oxbridge Pub Meeting #2
We were happy to invite our members to the second Oxbridge pub meeting (Stammtisch) on Wednesday 19 March 2025 starting 7pm at the Abaton Bistro (Grindelhof 14a, 20146 Hamburg)!
What a fantastic turnout! 🎉
Our second Oxbridge Society Hamburg Stammtisch at Abaton Bistro was a huge success, with around 30 participants—double the number from our first gathering! The enthusiasm exceeded all expectations, so much so that we even ran out of seats. But in true Oxbridge spirit, members turned this challenge into an opportunity—grabbing a drink, mingling, and making new connections in a lively, informal atmosphere.
A big thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to another great evening of conversation and camaraderie. We can’t wait to see you at the next one!
Discussion of “AI Tools and Alumni Organisations
Our Secretary Karsten Wenzlaff joined the network of Alumni organisations in Higher Education Institutions in March 2025 for a discussion on how Alumni Groups can use AI tools. Thank you very much for the Multimedia Kontor Hamburg gGmbH for hosting the Alumni Networks of the Oxford and Cambridge University, the University of Hamburg, the Technical University of Hamburg, the University Medical Center Hamburg Eppendorf, the Asklepios Campus, Northern Institute of Technology Management, Hamburg School of Business Administration, German Electron Synchroton (DESY).
April 2025
Boat Race 2025
On 13th of April 2025, we met at one of the Hamburger Rowing Clubs on the Alster, to jointly watch the Boat Race between Cambridge and Oxford on the big screen, have some drinks and enjoy the boat activities on the Alster River.
Our live screening of the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race 2025 at the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein was a huge success – an awesome community at a nice venue with decent catering!
It is great to see that our Society is growing further and further in terms of number of participants and number of events!
May 2025
Garden Party at the Anglo-German Club
On May 17th 2025, the Oxbridge Society together with the Harvard Club of Hamburg are hosting the Annual Garden Party, which takes place at the Anglo-German Club. The Club is situated in a beautiful villa on the Alster, and the Garden Party brings together British Food, British dress code and British fun.
Please find the details in the invitation below:
The Alumni Office of the University of Cambridge has sent us the following message as a greeting for the Garden Party:
Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hamburg 10th Anniversary Event
On behalf of all of us here at the University of Cambridge, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations to your Society on reaching your ten-year anniversary. It is truly an occasion to celebrate.
Regrettably, we are unable to attend in person owing to prior commitments.
However, we welcome this opportunity to acknowledge the special community that the Oxford and Cambridge Society has built up in the region over the last ten years, helping to create a home from home for our alumni. Thanks to your particularly wide-ranging events programme, you ensure that all local alumni can enjoy the benefits of being part of your network and staying connected to their wider University communities. We are very grateful to Wilfried, Karsten and the other committee members for their considerable efforts to make this happen.
Finally, we would like to wish everyone attending the garden party a very enjoyable day in celebration of the enduring connections between Hamburg and our two British universities. We only hope the weather is not too “British” and you can enjoy some spring sunshine for your festivities!
We hope to welcome you back to Cambridge in the near future.
June 2025
Kontorhäuser Walk
The Kontorhäuser in Hamburg where the first office buildings in Hamburg. They had been built since 1885 (Berlin started building them only in 1921) and play an important role in the development of office buildings. Our member, Architect Sebastian Horwitz, is going to show us these amazing buildings on June 14th 2025. This event is limited to 20 participants.
July 2025
4th of July BBQ
Together with our friends from the Harvard Club of Hamburg and the Alumni Association of the University of Pennsylvania, we are going to celebrate the 4th of July. The event will take place on the rooftop of Exporo AG at the Speicher City. Details follow.
September 2025
British Flair Family Party at Gut Basthorst
On September 6th 2025, we are hosting an event dedicated to alumni with families and alumnis interested in the British Proms. The British Flair Festival at the Gut Basthorst, just outside of Hamburg. The Festival features classical performances from the Proms, British Food Stalls and many other great family activites. The Oxbridge Society of Hamburg will have a space within the festival, where we have a British dinner.
Freshers Event
The Freshers Event allows new students of Oxford and Cambridge to reach out to alumni, and network with them. The Freshers Event is open to all prospective students of the two universities. It is free of charge.
October 2025
AI at Oxbridge Society
On October 15, we will gather the Oxbridge society members who are investing, researching or working with Artificial Intelligence. The agenda will be communicated soon.
November 2025
Annual Black Tie Dinner
On November 15th 2025, we are hosting our annual black tie dinner at the Anglo German Club. The seats are usually limited to about 80 spaces. We are inviting an inspiring speaker – please join us there!
December 2025
Christmas Market 2025
As a tradition, we get together every year at the “Weisse Alster” Christmas Market. We look forward to see you all there!