Oxford University Society of Western Australia
All members of the Society are welcome at our events. Visit www.ouswa.org for membership information.
OUSWA Subscription 2024-25
Monday 1 July 2024
Annual subscription fee to become a financial member of the Oxford University Society of WA.
This allows you to vote at the AGM, stand as a committee member, and provides priority access and/or discounted prices to some events.
OUSWA Events
November Book club 'Meet the Author' event
Thursday 21 November 2024
You are invited to meet Cambridge alumnus and Perth-based author Robert Edeson for a discussion about his latest book The Worsener's Tale published by Fremantle Press.
In this thrilling mystery novel, centuries-old secrets and modern-day danger collide in a heart-pumping race to find a killer. Intelligence analyst Richard Worse is pulled into the investigation of a murder in the parish where an unspeakable evil occurred over 600 years ago. As Worse and his partner, Emily Misgivingston, delve deeper into the case, he lays bare a shocking secret that will strike at the heart of his own family.
A book club member will host the event at their home. Address to be advised. Just bring a plate to share and whatever you'd like to drink. Numbers limited. RSVP to secure a spot.
Book club member's home (to be advised)
2024 Oxbridge Annual Dinner
Friday 19 July 2024
The 2024 Oxbridge Annual Dinner will be held at The University Club of Western Australia, and will feature guest speaker Alec Coles OBE.
Alec is CEO of the Western Australian Museum which has branches in Perth, Fremantle, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Albany and Carnarvon, and also works in communities throughout WA.
In 2021, he was named Western Australian of the Year in the Arts and Culture category.
The University Club of Western Australia
OUSWA Subscription 2023-24
Tuesday 25 July 2023
Annual subscription fee to become a financial member of the Oxford University Society of WA
OUSWA Events
Perth Guided Walking Tour - Sunday 14th April 2024 (CANCELLED)
Sunday 14 April 2024
On Sunday 14th April we have the chance to discover Perth’s history and heritage the way it was meant to be discovered... with a beer or two (and other drinks, as available at the bars we will visit on our route.)
Join architectural historian and beer enthusiast Eddie Marcus for a guided walk and talk about Perth’s earliest pubs. The walk begins at the State Library’s ‘Liquid Gold’ exhibition of WA brewing history and visits the sites of the earliest pubs in Perth, including the Wheat Sheaf Tavern and The Pig & Whistle, now all lost to us. But while the buildings have gone, we can still hear their stories and have a pint at the oldest remaining hotels in the city. For those who would like to eat/drink beforehand, the PICA Bar is directly opposite the State Library.
Walking is fairly easy over a slow-paced 2km or so, and suitable for most abilities. Seating and toilets available inside licensed venues. Under 18s welcome, with appropriate guardians, since bars allow minors during the d
Will Pulsford's house
Oxford & Cambridge Garden Party — Sunday 24 March 2024
Sunday 24 March 2024
OUSWA member Campbell Smyth has kindly offered to host us once more at his beautiful home in Peppermint Grove (address will be provided closer to the day).
Members, partners, and children are welcome. There is no charge for this event.
Please bring a bottle and a plate.
Peppermint Grove
OUSWA Visit to Forrest Hall and AGM
Sunday 10 December 2023
Book your tickets for the visit to Forrest Hall and the AGM here
Forrest Hall
Book Club: Meet Polly Phillips, author of "The Reunion"
Friday 25 August 2023
In a change from the usual book club format, we will discuss Polly Phillip's latest novel "The Reunion" in person with the author. Polly will read a passage from her book and then take questions and discuss the book with attendees.
You are encouraged to read the book ahead of the event, and please bring a bottle and a plate to share.
The address will be emailed out to attendees a couple of days before the event.
Will Pulsford's house
OUSWA Subscription 2022-23
Monday 1 August 2022
Annual subscription fee to become a financial member of the Oxford University Society of WA
OUSWA Events
Oxford & Cambridge Garden Party — Sunday 21 May 2023
Sunday 21 May 2023
OUSWA member Campbell Smyth has kindly offered to host us once more at his beautiful home in Peppermint Grove (address will be provided closer to the day).
Members, partners, and children are welcome. There is no charge for this event.
Please bring a bottle and a plate.
Peppermint Grove
OUSWA Margaret River Weekend
Saturday 18 February 2023
Join OUSWA at Margaret River on Saturday 18 February:
1. Art, Wine & Lunch at Leeuwin Estate Winery from 11.30 am to 4.00 pm
2. Kashmiri supper at a private residence close to Margaret River (5 mins drive from the town centre), with croquet on the lawn with Pimms followed by a casual Kashmiri supper prepared by Sarina Kamini.
Leeuwin Estate Winery
Book club
Between Thursday 27 October 2022 and Monday 28 November 2022
Join us for lively discussion, good company and a beverage or two. All are welcome.
TBC
Book club
Between Tuesday 30 November 2021 and Monday 28 November 2022
Join us for lively discussion, good company and a beverage or two. All are welcome.
TBC
Pizza and Prosecco at the OUSWA AGM
Sunday 6 November 2022
Catch up with friends over a slice of Delisio pizza and a glass or two of Prosecco or Pinot Noir at committee member Tim Davis's home in Cottesloe.
The evening starts at 5.30pm, and there will be a brief AGM at 6.30pm when a new committee will be appointed.
Tim & Wendy Davis's House in Cottesloe
OUSWA Subscription 2021-22
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Annual subscription fee to become a financial member of the Oxford University Society of WA
OUSWA Events
2022 Oxbridge Annual Dinner
Friday 6 May 2022
The 2022 Oxbridge Annual Dinner will feature a live operatic performance by Penny Shaw.
Penny has sung with the West Australian Opera since moving to Australia in 1999; appearing as Despina in WA Opera’s 2020 production of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte and as MC for the 2021 Opera in the Park.
St Catherine’s College, The University of Western Australia
Oxford and Cambridge Garden Party — 13th March 2022 (CANCELLED)
Sunday 13 March 2022
OUSWA member Campbell Smyth has kindly offered to host us once more at his beautiful home in Peppermint Grove (address will be provided closer to the day).
Members, partners, and children are welcome. There is no charge for this event.
Please bring a bottle and a plate.
Peppermint Grove
Pizza and Prosecco at the OUSWA AGM
Sunday 28 November 2021
Catch up with friends over a slice of Delisio pizza and a glass or two of Prosecco or Pinot Noir at the president’s house in Shenton Park.
The evening starts at 6pm, and there will be a brief AGM at 7:30pm when a new committee will be appointed.
Presidents House in Shenton Park
October book club evening
October book club evening
Please join us for a lively discussion, good company and a beverage or two. All welcome.
Date: Thursday 25 November
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: TBC
November book:
TBC - suggestions welcome
Main Street Ryu
October book club evening
Thursday 28 October 2021
Please join us for a lively discussion, good company and a beverage or two. All welcome.
Date: Thursday 28 October
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Main Street Ryu Japanese Food X Liquor, 83 Barrack Street, Perth
October book choice:
The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
This hot and sprawling tale captures the horror and absurdity of the Vietnam war and its aftermath
Main Street Ryu
OUSWA wildflower camping trip *new date*
Saturday 23 October 2021
A weekend of bush camping at a beautiful wildflower farm two hours from Perth. We will visit their barn for a rainbow display of wildflowers drying on racks. If the owners are around we can hear all about how their flowers travel from the bush to flower-arrangers in Japan. We'll also visit Jingemia cave and go for a scenic drive around Watheroo National Park. If we end up with enough 4WD vehicles we can also traverse the farm's fabulous wildflower loop, at an additional cost of $10 per head.
The meet point will be Centenary Park in Moora at 10am on the Saturday
OUSWA Guided walking tour of Perth’s history and heritage
Saturday 16 October 2021
Join architectural historian Eddie Marcus on a guided tour of the CBD and Northbridge, and find hidden gems and offbeat history you won’t read in the books. All this combined with opportunities to explore the vibrant bar culture of our city centre. Walking is fairly easy over a slow-paced 2km or so, and suitable for most abilities. Seating and toilets available inside licensed venues. Under 18s welcome, with appropriate guardians, since bars allow minors during the day.
The Old Courthouse, adjacent to the Supreme Court