Dear Members,
The Meet the Ambassador series was launched in 2017. We have been privileged to be joined by British High Commissioner to Singapore, Mr Scott Wightman in March 2018, American Head of Mission, Mrs Stephanie Syptak-Ramnath in September 2017, and Japanese Ambassador, Mr Kenji Shinoda with Mr Lui Tuck Yew (the new Singapore Ambassador to Japan and former Cabinet minister) in April 2017.

Lions of Asia: The Ambitious Plan to Remake India and Singapore’s Strategic Partnership

Meet the Ambassadors Series: Fireside Chat with Mr. Jawed Ashraf, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore and Mr. Gopinath Pillai, Ambassador-at-large for Government of Singapore on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ambitious Plan to Remake India and Singapore’s Strategic Partnership

We are pleased to have the opportunity to host His Excellency, Mr. Jawed Ashraf, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore and His Excellency Mr. Gopinath Pillai, Ambassador-at-large for Government of Singapore as part of our Meet the Ambassadors Series.

Under Chatham House rules, Mr. Pillai and Mr. Ashraf have kindly agreed to share their thoughts on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s governmental priorities and challenges, the 2019 elections in India, and India’s foreign policy in the region.

Join us for what is bound to be an engaging and interesting discussion, over dinner and drinks, moderated by Dato Paul Supramaniam. Sign up now via Peatix.

Lions of Asia: The Ambitious Plan to Remake India and Singapore’s Strategic Partnership

Venue: 2A Victoria Park Close, Singapore 266550
Date/Time: Friday, 28 September 7.15pm: drinks and dinner, 8pm: fireside chat
Tickets: $40 for members; $55 for non-member guests (must be accompanied by a member)
Sign-up: Via Peatix here

About the Speakers:

Jawed Ashraf

Mr. Jawed Ashraf joined as High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Singapore in November 2016. A career diplomat, High Commissioner Ashraf joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1991. He served in Frankfurt and Berlin from 1993 to 1999. He worked in the Americas Division of Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi from 1999 to 2004. He completed a three-year tenure as Counsellor at the Embassy in Kathmandu in 2007. From 2007 to 2010, he served as Counsellor and Minister for Political Affairs in Washington DC and then headed the Americas Division in the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi from 2010 to 2012.

High Commissioner Ashraf served as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister‘s Office under Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, and his predecessor, Dr. Manmohan Singh. His portfolio included External Affairs, Defense, National Security, Atomic Energy, and Space. He returned to Ministry of External Affairs in January 2016 and was Joint Secretary (Special Projects) until his appointment in Singapore.

High Commissioner Ashraf studied Economics at St. Stephen‘s College, New Delhi and Management at Master‘s level at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
He recently published a coffee table book of his photographs, “A Day in the Life of Kathmandu”, dedicated to the victims of the Nepal earthquake of April 2015. Outdoor interests include tennis and trekking in the Himalayas.

He is married to Dr. Ghazala Shahabuddin, an ecologist and conservation biologist.

Gopinath Pillai

Mr. Pillai obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Malaya, Singapore in 1961. He has had a varied career as an entrepreneur and diplomat. He ¡s the founding Chairman of the Management Board of the Institute of South Asian Studies, Ambassador-at Large ¡n the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since August 2008, and Singapore’s Special Envoy to Andhra Pradesh. He served as Singapore’s longest serving Non-Resident Ambassador to Iran between 1989 and 2008, and as Singapore’s High Commissioner to Pakistan between 1994 and 2001. He is also Chairman of the Indian Heritage Centre Advisory Board.

For his manifold contributions to public service, the Singapore government has awarded him the Public Service Star Award (BBM) in 1999, BBM (BAR) in 2009 and The Meritorious Service Medal in 2015. For his efforts ¡n bridging and advancing Singapore-India relations, the Indian government conferred him with the Padma Shri Award at the 2012 Republic Day. The National University of Singapore has bestowed on him the Outstanding Service Award in 2015. In 2016, the National University of Singapore Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences has bestowed on him the Distinguished Arts and Social Sciences Alumni Award.

FacebookTwitterGoogle+Share

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore hosts various social gatherings for its members to network and meet new members. Among others, the New Year’s Drink Mixer and the Whisky tasting provided ample opportunity for the Alumni of the universities to discuss and make new connections.

These more casual events have no speakers or presentations, rather the focus is on the guests, who can talk over drinks or relaxed activities. Promoting social contact among the members of the society, these events are sure to please.

JOIN US for the New Year Drinks Mixer – Jan 17th, 2019

Posted on January 10, 2019

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2019 to our #Oxbridge Alumni, and to kick off we’re hosting joint #drinks with our friends at #DUAL. This January 17th…see below for details and see you there.

Thursday, 17 Jan, 2019
7:00pm – 10:00pm

Do come down and join us for our monthly DUAL #Drinks (3rd Thursday) at a venue with a great view. It will be a wonderful time to relax, catch up with old friends and meet new people! #Oxbridge will be hosting January’s DUAL Drinks – come and meet their alums.

Venue: Barnacles 70 Collyer Quay, Customs House
Cost: Cash Bar. Happy Hour
RSVP: Just Come! No need to RSVP!

#social #events #Singapore #meetups #happyhour

Oxbridge Social at the Straits Clan on 23 August 2018

Posted on August 5, 2018

The summer is almost over, but the fun continues!

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore is proud to present our first drinks social of the year, in collaboration with The Straits Clan. For just $18 for members and $25 for guests, engage and get to know each other over a delightful evening of free-flow wine and canapés.

Located in a heritage-listed building within Singapore’s historic Chinatown district, the Straits Clan connects a diverse community with the aim to create meaningful relationships and propel positive change.

Attendees can also attend exclusive tours of the entire establishment that evening. Please rsvp at https://oxbridgestraitsclan.peatix.com/ by Friday, 17 August 2018.

Date: Thursday, 23rd August 2018
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: The Clan Café, The Straits Clan
31 Bukit Pasoh Road, Singapore 089845

For more such events, sign up for Oxbridge membership at: http://www.oxbridge.org.sg/new/membership

About the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore
The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore promotes social contact among Oxbridge alumni residing in Singapore by organising and promoting social gatherings and events whereby members may co-operate in professional, intellectual or cultural activities.

About the Straits Clan
Straits Clan, managed by The Lo & Behold Group, is about bringing together a unique community of people; a family of kindred spirits with diverse interests and perspectives. We have also built a comfortable environment within which they can be themselves, open up, share, and connect.

The Straits Clan believes that an inspirational network is the cornerstone of great ideas and friendships. The current community includes key leaders from the start-up and business community, as well as the design, arts, culture, F&B, hospitality, and social change sectors. More information about the club, our vision and content can be found here.

Oxbridge Social at 1880 on 16 November

Posted on November 10, 2018

Dear Oxbridge members,

Following the inaugural Oxbridge Social at the Straits Clan, the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore is happy to announce our next Social in partnership with the exclusive private members club 1880 on Friday, 16 November.

For a special price of $28 (members) and $40 (non-members), guests can enjoy a fish and chips set and one drink.

This will aso be the first Oxbridge event open to alumni of the Distinguished Universities Alumni League, an umbrella organisation comprising members from 20 university alumni clubs. Come on down and mingle with fellow alumni and meet new DUAL friends on 1880’s lovely outdoor terrace over food and drink!

Register at: https://oxbridgesocial1880.peatix.com/ 
Password: Oxbridge1880

Details
Date: 16 November 2018
Time: 6.30pm- 8.30pm
Venue: Outdoor Terrace, 1880. 1 Nanson Road, Level 3

For more such events, sign up for Oxbridge membership at http://www.oxbridge.org.sg/new/membership

–

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore promotes social contact among Oxbridge alumni residing in Singapore by organising and promoting social gatherings and events whereby members may co-operate in professional, intellectual or cultural activities.

1880 is borne out of an idea that is as simple as it is grand: that conversations can and will make the world a better place. We believe that where diverse minds gather, great ideas bloom. Our club is an expression of this – a salon for creators and explorers to meet, connect and relax in good company and exceptional comfort.

The Oxbridge Society Whisky Tasting

Posted on October 28, 2018

The Oxbridge Society of Singapore is delighted to invite you to our first whisky tasting event, in collaboration with the Auld Alliance.

Join us for a delightful evening, to learn about whisky and tasting techniques from whisky experts! You will taste four carefully selected whiskies, which are expressive of their styles.

The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Singapore promotes social contact among Oxbridge alumni residing in Singapore by organizing and promoting social gatherings and events whereby members may co-operate in professional, intellectual or cultural activities.

The Auld Alliance holds one of the largest whisky collections in the world with around 1,500 whiskeys from 1863 to 2000 vintages. The place is a beautiful library-like bar set in a heritage building and is one of the most popular whisky bars in town – a true delight for whisky-lovers.

Date: Tuesday, 30th October 2018
Time: 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Price: S$55 for member, S$65 for guest
Venue: 9 Bras Basah Rd, #02-02A, Rendezvous Hotel, 189559
Signup: Via Peatix

For more such events, sign up for Oxbridge membership at: http://www.oxbridge.org.sg/new/membership.