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 some of the world’s deepest caves, scaled unclimbed peaks and recorded the 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. Whilst the club does not organise expeditions itself, 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 in order to become an official University Expedition and use the prestigious Oxford name. During term-time, the OUEC runs a full programme of talks and workshops to inspire expeditions and to aid in the planning process. Events are open to all. Click here to see this term’s termcard.
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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. |
