{"id":17,"date":"2019-10-30T10:37:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T10:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ousluxembourghome.wordpress.com\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2026-05-21T15:37:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T16:37:08","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164\" src=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ousl-logo.jpg\" alt=\"OUSL logo\" width=\"396\" height=\"164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ousl-logo.jpg 396w, https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ousl-logo-300x124.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 396px) 85vw, 396px\" \/>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-163\" src=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/luxembourg-coat-of-arms.png\" alt=\"Luxembourg Coat of Arms\" width=\"240\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/luxembourg-coat-of-arms.png 332w, https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/luxembourg-coat-of-arms-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 85vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The Oxford University Society of Luxembourg (OUSL) was launched in late 2003 and subsequently incorporated and registered as an a.s.b.l. in early 2004.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The OUSL objectives are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to facilitate contacts between members of Oxford University, especially those of different nationalities, resident in or near the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to stimulate reflection and debate on subjects of interest to members of Oxford University resident in or near the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>to promote the interests of Oxford University in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To promote and support charitable activities undertaken by members of Oxford University in Luxembourg and elsewhere.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The OUSL is open to anyone who has studied at Oxford University. For details on how to become a member, please contact the <a href=\"mailto:membership@oxford.lu\">membership secretary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Committee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The OUSL is run by a team of elected volunteers who serve on our committee. Committee members are elected for one year terms by members of the society who are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting which is typically held\u00a0 in the spring. Proxy votes are also possible for those members who are unable to attend in person.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Currently (as of May 2026) the OUSL committee consists of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mette Ahlefeldt-Laurvig (Chair)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan Koenighaus (Vice-Chair)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bob Kieffer (Secretary)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gilles Englebert (Treasurer)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sam Vinandy Lau (Membership Coordinator)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dan Schmit (Outreach)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David Eatough (Council)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lidiya Cherneva<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David Clark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jos van Bommel (by Jan. 2026, Jos transferred from the committee to becoming advisor) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" data-id=\"2371\" src=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1f327e4f-6635-4827-a4c3-0be278d9ab32-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1f327e4f-6635-4827-a4c3-0be278d9ab32-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1f327e4f-6635-4827-a4c3-0be278d9ab32-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1f327e4f-6635-4827-a4c3-0be278d9ab32-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1f327e4f-6635-4827-a4c3-0be278d9ab32-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1f327e4f-6635-4827-a4c3-0be278d9ab32-1200x901.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1f327e4f-6635-4827-a4c3-0be278d9ab32.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-Annual-Accounts-Auditors-Report-Budget-Proposal.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 2026, Annual Accounts, Auditor&apos;s Report, Budget Proposal.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-33310d9c-cc46-4055-b70b-8a9ceac2954c\" href=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-Annual-Accounts-Auditors-Report-Budget-Proposal.pdf\">2026, Annual Accounts, Auditor&#8217;s Report, Budget Proposal<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-Annual-Accounts-Auditors-Report-Budget-Proposal.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-33310d9c-cc46-4055-b70b-8a9ceac2954c\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-Presidents-report-with-events.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 2026, President&apos;s report, with events.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-cbd702a2-fa49-44e7-8f40-b4ed9a680423\" href=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-Presidents-report-with-events.pdf\">2026, President&#8217;s report, with events<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026-Presidents-report-with-events.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-cbd702a2-fa49-44e7-8f40-b4ed9a680423\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AGMs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-Chairs-Report-AGM-2024-2025-MA.pdf\">2025 Chairwoman&#8217;s Report (2024 &#8211; 2025)<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chairmans-Report-AGM-2021-002.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2024-Presidents-report-2023-24-Peter-Munro-1.pdf\">2024 President&#8217;s report (2023 &#8211; 2024)<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-AGM-Agenda.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2024-OUSL-Annual-Accounts-Auditors-report-2025-Budget.pdf\">2024 OUSL Annual accounts, Auditor&#8217;s report, 2025 &#8211; Budget<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-AGM-Agenda.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Newsletter-January-2022-Final-revised-3.pdf\">2022 Chairman&#8217;s Newsletter<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-AGM-Agenda.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-AGM-Agenda.pdf\">2021 AGM Agenda<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2021-AGM-Agenda.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chairmans-Report-AGM-2021-002.pdf\">2021 Chairmans Report AGM (002)<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Chairmans-Report-AGM-2021-002.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2020-OUSL-Annual-Accounts-with-opinion-signed.pdf\"><br>2020 OUSL Annual Accounts with opinion signed<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/oxford.lu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/2020-OUSL-Annual-Accounts-with-opinion-signed.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The Oxford University Society of Luxembourg (OUSL) was launched in late 2003 and subsequently incorporated and registered as an a.s.b.l. in early 2004. The OUSL objectives are: The OUSL is open to anyone who has studied at Oxford University. For details on how to become a member, please contact the membership &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/index.php\/about\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;About Us&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17"}],"version-history":[{"count":52,"href":"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2375,"href":"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17\/revisions\/2375"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oxford.lu\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}