OUEC: What we do
The OXFORD UNIVERSITY EXPLORATION CLUB (OUEC) exists to help improve knowledge of our world through overseas exploration by members of Oxford University. We aim to inspire, encourage and assist exploration in all its manifestations. It’s something we’ve been doing for over 75 years, making us the oldest such club in the world. To this day the Club’s members lead expeditions that push back the boundaries of our knowledge about the world around us.
Our members have now travelled to virtually every region of the world — yet there is still much to discover! Recent expeditions to Tibet, the Congo, Greenland, Trinidad, Mongolia, Svalbard, Namibia, Papua New Guinea and the remote Comoros Islands have discovered new species of birds, insects and plants, published scientific papers on the rainforest canopy, found world’s deepest caves, climbed unclimbed peaks and recorded the epic folk music of nomads; all in co-operation and collaboration with local people and organisations.
“….to inspire, encourage and assist exploration.”
The Club is a hub for all Oxford students involved or interested in exploration. Instead of organising expeditions ourselves, we provide vital support to diverse individual projects - from equipment, expertise and knowledge, to encouragement for all of those participating. We also help people to seek approval from the Oxford University Expeditions Council to use the Oxford name.
During term-time, the OUEC runs a full programme of talks and workshops to inspire people and help them plan expeditions. Events are open to all. Click here to see this term’s termcard.
Travel with a purposeAn Expedition is simply a group of people travelling with a purpose, be it artistic, scientific, adventurous or anything else. OUEC exists to assist you in organising your own expedition. First steps:
Start early, and get in touch with us: ouec@herald.ox.ac.uk. |
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