Past Events

22 January, 18h45:  Our member, James Leader, is having yet another of his popular Literary Events at Mezza (the former Café des Capucins, just behind Place du Théâtre), where his recent work, ‘In Steinsel Woods’ and his 2025 best-seller novel ‘Into Babel’ will be presented and discussed. Guests can order food and drink throughout (at own expense). Venue: Mezza, … Continue reading “22 January 2026, 18h45: Literary Event with James Leader at Mezzo”

Due to other events falling on the last Thursday of the month in both January and February, we open up 2026 with Mid-Month drinks instead. So, come and cheer the New Year with tapas and Kulle Ball (bowling) at the Spanish Restaurant, La Taperia (Café des bons Amis), 120 Rue Albert Unden, 2652 Limpertsberg on Thursday … Continue reading “Thursday 15 January, 19h: Mid-Month Oxbridge Drinks”

We had a great turn-out from OUSL and sister organisations for our tour of the EIB Art Collection led by Delphine Munro, Head of EIB Arts & Culture. The EIB collection is vast, comprising a number of Old Masters and a wealth of 19th – and 20th- century artworks, with only the tip of the … Continue reading “Thursday 8 January 2026, 17h45-19h: The EIB Art Collection”

We are delighted to announce that Cambridge is inviting us to A Cambridge Christmas, performed by the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, with organist Thomas Trotter, at the Philharmonie Luxembourg on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. The Postlude follows the main concert, as Cambridge Society will host a post-concert reception in the Grand Foyer, joined by H.E. the British Ambassador, Joanne Olivier, Philharmonie representatives, and … Continue reading “17 December 2025: Postlude concert and reception, The Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge at the Philharmonie, Luxembourg”

Thank you to members of both Cambridge and Oxford who joined us for this convivial meet-up at Cafe SpoT followed by Glühwein at the very busy Christmas Market!

Dearest Alumni – what a feast we had! A full house, great atmosphere, elegant attire, good food, good fun, crackers cracked and carols sung! We started with crémant and jazz music in Cercle’s cozy bar, then repaired to a delicious dinner next door. We had our traditional three toasts to the Grand Duke (by Hervé … Continue reading “4 December 2025, Our Annual OUSL Christmas Gala Black-Tie Dinner at Cercle”

We had a fully packed house at the Golf Club Grand Ducal. The Swiss Ambassador to Luxembourg, H.E. Benno Laggner, gave a captivating – and very thought-provoking – speech on the topic of: ‘Current security challenges for Europe and Switzerland’s role.’ The talk was followed by Q & A and Ambassador Laggner spoke with clarity … Continue reading “Thursday 6 November 2025: Dinner-Talk with H.E. Ambassador Benno Laggner at the Golf Club Grand Ducal”

We meet again at Atmos Bar with alumni from ‘the other place’ for a chat, informal drinks, and, if a bit peckish, also a meal. Although it’s informal it would be great if you would send Cambridge, secretary@cambridgesociety.lu, a short mail kindly cc’ing chair@oxford.lu to let us know you are coming, so that sufficient seats … Continue reading “Thursday 30 Oct 2025: Monthly Oxbridge Drinks”

The flags and banners arrived just in time to decorate our OUSL stand at the Annual Student Fair in Belval. Volunteers from our committee and other OUSL alumni ensured there were always several people at our stand and they did a great job answering questions from potential students. Our warm thanks to Dan Schmit who … Continue reading “30-31 October 2025: Student Fair in Esch”

OUSL was invited to join the Gala Autumn Wings Ball on 25 October at the Novotel Kirchberg, 18.30. The charity event supported local and RAF causes and gathers UK veterans, expatriates, diplomats, and service personnel from across Europe. The event also coincided with a Remembrance Service on the Saturday morning at the WW2 graves in Hollerich of RAF … Continue reading “Gala Autumn Wings Ball: 25 October 2025”