The Cambridge Society
of Belgium

Members’ Noticeboard

The Cambridge Society of Belgium was inaugurated on 28th January 1994. It exists to enable those who live in Belgium & have connections with the University, to enjoy the company of like-minded friends. In practice, most events occur in and around Brussels.


At Cambridge?

We’d love to meet you! Please announce yourself to Caroline Laske.


FIXTURE LIST 2016

EASTER TERM

  1. ๏18th April 2016 Oxford and Cambridge Lunch: "Becoming a JPD is not rocket science", Brussels;

  2. ๏18th May 2016 Talk "Intelligence and security in Belgium: a historical perspective", Brussels;

  3. ๏30th May 2016 Oxbridge Mixer with NYU (Drinks), Brussels;

  4. ๏7th June  2016 Informal Drinks and Career Development Advice, Brussels;

  5. ๏23rd June 2016 Brexit Referendum Drinks with Oxford & LSE, Brussels;

  6. ๏26th June 2016 Oxford vs. Cambridge Croquet, Genval;

  7. ๏27th June 2016 Oxford / Cambridge / John Hopkins MIXER, Brussels;

  8. ๏3rd July 2016 Garden Visit, Botanic Gardens, Meise;

MICHELMAS TERM

  1. ๏12th September 2016 First Monday Drinks, Brussels;

  2. ๏25th October 2016 OxSoc Speaker Event, Brussels;

  3. ๏7th December 2016 OxSoc Speaker Event, Brussels;

  4. ๏12th December 2016 First Monday Drinks, Brussels;

  5. ๏19th December 2016 Christmas Market Drinks, Brussels;

LENT TERM

  1. ๏30th January 2017 Science Po’ Mixer, Brussels;

  2. ๏9th February 2017 Annual Dinner, Brussels;


PAST EVENTS-->>

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A course for Summer 2015?

Information on the International Summer Schools for 2015


http://www.ice.cam.ac.uk/courses/summer-schools

JOIN the Facebook Group for the Cambridge Society of Belgium.

circa 150 members & >160 random Cantabs on Facebook

Join the Brussels Madrigal Singers?

International a cappella chamber chorus seeks new singers (both male and female, and in particular tenors). Our repertoire is mixed, from renaissance through baroque, romantic to contemporary and gospel. Our members come from different countries and our working language is English. Come and try at our next rehearsal on Sunday evening 19.45-22.00 at St Andrews church (181 Chaussée de Vleurgat, Ixelles).

 

For more information, contact Julius Stenzel (conductor) julius.stenzel@skynet.be, tel 02-675 26 05, or Bernard Mills (chairman) bernard@mills.be or www.brusselsmadrigals.be.

Members’ Scarves, Ties and Bow Ties in stock

Hand made in the Society colours from traditional non-crease silk.

The scarves are 152 cm * 14.5 cm.

Please apply camsoc.be@gmail.com

Scholarships for 1yr Masters in China

We are writing to inform recent Cambridge alumni of a new scholarship opportunity open to young people in Europe, and around the world.  Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Schwarzman Scholars is a highly selective international scholarship program designed to prepare future leaders for success in a world where China plays a key global role.

The program will give the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through a fully-funded, one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University – one of China’s most prestigious universities.  The application is now available, and the deadline is October 1, 2015. Additional information on the application process, including key dates, requirements and eligibility criteria can be found on our website.

Schwarzman Scholar representatives have visited Cambridge a few times, and soon we will be in Brussels.  We invite young alumni in Brussels to join us for an information session and reception on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from 7-9 PM in Foyer 7 at the Hilton Brussels Grand Place at Carrefour de l'Europe 3. The event will provide potential scholars the opportunity to learn more about this new fellowship.  Light refreshments will be served.

Although the program will be accepting applications from currently enrolled students, this information session is targeted specifically for working professionals who will be between the ages of 18 and 28 as of the program start date of June 30, 2016. The program is open to graduates from any field of study, provided that they can articulate how the experience in China will help them develop as leaders in their fields.  Space is limited, so we ask those interested in attending the session to register for the event at this link. 

Should you have any questions about the program or the event, please feel free to contact us at SchwarzmanScholars.Europe@iie.org. 

International Chorale of Brussels Looking for Male Voices

Keith Paton writes to say that his choir, the International Chorale of Brussels, is urgently looking for men singers in both tenor and bass sections http://www.internationalchorale.com/