The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hong Kong

Farm-to-Table Pizza & Drinks Sustainability Workshop
2025-11-22 14:30 - 17:30 (Asia/Hong_Kong)
The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hong Kong In Partnership with The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Farm-to-Table Pizza & Drinks Sustainability Workshop
Saturday, 22 November 2025
2:30pm to 5:30pm
SEED by Farmacy (Shop 207, Level 2, The Arcade, 100 Cyberport Road, Pok Fu Lam)
HK$450 (members)
HK$500 (non-members)
Free for kids of 10 years old and below**
Discover hydroponics (水耕菜) and urban farming through an afternoon of hands-on workshop!
Event highlights:

Learn about sustainable hydroponics technology in a short seminar and visit a smart farm lab
Create your own sustainable cocktails or mocktails
Craft a Neapolitan pizza using farm-to-table ingredients*
Kids are welcome to join this fun and educational experience

*Participants will be paired in groups of two for this experience
**The child will be paired with the participating adult in both the pizza and drinks workshops
For registration, please visit the Events page at oxbridge.org.hk,
For enquiries:
Tony Lau, Oxbridge (tony.yt.lau@gmail.com)
Susanna Wong, CISL (susanna.wong@icloud.com)
Oxbridge Administrator (society@oxbridge.org.hk)

Christmas Cocktail Party 2025
2025-12-11 18:30 - 21:30
Our former President and Hong Kong Club member, Mr. Gordon Jones will be the host of our annual charity Christmas Cocktail Party. This is one of the most popular events in the Society’s calendar so come and enjoy socializing with other members, friends, and colleagues in the delightful Garden Lounge with its unique view of the Hong Kong Christmas lights. Drinks and canapes will be served, including the ever-popular, mouth-watering roast ham and mustard, plus Swiss Raclette cheese with condiments.
In light of the recent tragedy in Tai Po, we will begin the evening by observing a minute of silence (at 7:00 pm) in honour of those affected before the speeches and introductions. A donation box will also be available at the event, with proceeds dedicated to the government’s relief fund for victims of the fire.
Adhering to tradition, any income generated from this event will be donated to a charity. This year’s chosen charity is Hong Kong Cancer Fund, which is the city’s largest cancer support organisation, providing free information and professional support to anyone living with or affected by cancer. Established in 1987, Hong Kong Cancer Fund’s vision is to improve the quality of cancer support in Hong Kong. Their work now encompasses psychosocial services, public education, cancer research, home care, peer support, complementary therapies, funding of hospital equipment and much more.
We are proud to also partner with Métier Minus, a registered charity in Hong Kong, to host a pop-up booth of post-loved luxury fashion at our Christmas Cocktail event. Pick up beautifully curated pieces as a festive gift for your loved ones — the net proceeds from the sale will go directly to Métier Minus’ youth and women empowerment programmes in Hong Kong.
Date: Thursday, 11 December 2025
Time: 6:30 pm to 9:15 pm (observe a minute of silence at 7:00 pm)
Venue: Garden Lounge, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Members: HK$650 | Non-Members: HK$760
Dress code: Smart casual (Jeans, T-shirts, tracksuits, shorts, shoes for sports activities, and flip-flops are not acceptable. No denim may be worn at any time in the Club. Mobile phones are not to be used in the Club.)
RSVP: Register and pay at Oxbridge Society Events page.
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Capacity is limited and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis after successful payment.
For enquiries:
Dr. Blanc Wan, Immediate Past President (blancwan@blancwan.com)
or Administrator (society@oxbridge.org.hk)

sheldon test event
2025-12-16 08:00 - 2025-12-17 17:00

In Conversation with Dr. Allan Zeman GBM, GBS, JP
2026-01-22 18:30 - 21:00
The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hong Kong invites you to an exclusive conversation with Dr. Allan Zeman GBM, GBS, JP
The event is hosted by a member of the HK Club, Mr. Arun Nigam.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Allan Zeman, GBM, GBS, JP, FCPA (Aust.). The conversation will focus on Dr. Allan Zeman’s perspective of Hong Kong, as well as the opportunities and role the city can play in the global landscape. There will be an interactive Q&A session at the end. Chatham House rules will be applied. The event will be moderated by the Immediate Past President of the Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hong Kong, Dr. Blanc Wan.
Dr. Allan Zeman is the Chairman of the Lan Kwai Fong Group and the owner of Paradise Properties Group in Thailand. Having lived in Hong Kong for over 55 years, Dr. Zeman has made significant contributions to government and community services.
Dr. Zeman has received numerous accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hong Kong Business Awards in 2023. Dr. Zeman was honored with the prestigious Icon Award at the 18th Property Guru Asia Property Awards in 2023.
Moderator
Dr. Blanc Wan, Immediate Past President, The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hong Kong
Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026
Time:

Arrival : 6:30pm
Panel Discussion and Q&A : 7pm-7:45pm
Cocktail : 7:45pm-9pm

Venue: Victoria Suite, 1/F, The Hong Kong Club, Central, Hong Kong
Dress Code: Business smart (HKC dress code policy)
Cost:
HK$350 (member)
HK$450 (non-member)
RSVP: Pre-registration required. Register and pay at the Oxbridge Society Event Page
Capacity is limited and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis after successful payment.
For enquiries: Dr. Blanc Wan, Immediate Past President (blancwan@blancwan.com) and Oxbridge Administrator (society@oxbridge.org.hk)

TRADITIONAL CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER
2026-01-26 19:30 - 22:30
TRADITIONAL CHINESE NEW YEAR DINNER
We shall hold our Chinese New Year Dinner on Monday, 26th January 2026 at the traditional and famous Chinese Restaurant Luk Yu Teahouse in Central. All members and their guests are welcome to enjoy the sumptuous and traditional Chinese cuisine at this popular annual event.
Date: Monday, 26th January 2026
Time: 7:30 pm for 8:00pm
Venue: Luk Yu Teahouse Restaurant – 1/F, 24 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2523 5463
Cost: HK$990 for each member / HK$1,100 for non-member
RSVP: Register and pay at the Oxbridge Society event page.
There will be no walk-in registration.
Access:
From MTR Central Station, take the exit for Pedder Street to street level, turn right, cross Queen’s Road Central at the traffic lights, walk straight up D’Aguilar Street and Stanley Street is first on your right. Please note that the first floor of Luk Yu Teahouse is accessed by walking up a staircase with no elevator access.
Enquiries to: Erica Chan, Administrator (society@oxbridge.org.hk)
No refund: Please note that once ticket purchase is completed, the ticket will not be refundable.

Cocktail Reception and Talk with Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt FRS FREng FBCS
2026-03-23 18:30 - 21:00
The Oxford and Cambridge Society of Hong Kong invites you to
Prospects for an Ethical AI Cocktail Reception and Talk with Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt FRS FREng FBCS
Principal of Jesus College Oxford and
Professor of Computing Science at the University of Oxford
The event is hosted by a member of The Hong Kong Club, Mr. Arun Nigam.
Professor Sir Nigel Shadbolt FRS FREng FBCS is a leading researcher in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and was one of the originators of the interdisciplinary field of Web Science. He is Principal of Jesus College Oxford and a Professor of Computing Science at the University of Oxford. He is chairman of the Open Data Institute which he co-founded with Sir Tim Berners-Lee and also a Distinguished Senior Scientist at the Institute for Ethics in AI. At Oxford he has focused his research in human centred AI in a wide range of applications. Most recently he was asked to lead the setting up of the Oxford Institute of Ethics in AI and, in November 2025, was appointed as Chair of AI@Oxford Research.
With over 500 publications, he has researched and published on topics ranging from cognitive psychology to computational neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence to the Semantic Web. In 2018 he published ‘The Digital Ape: how to live (in peace) with smart machines’, described as a ‘landmark book’. In May 2024 he published ‘As If Human’, which provides a new approach to the challenges surrounding AI.
Date: Monday, 23 March 2026
Timings: 6:30pm Cocktail Reception / 7:00pm-7:30pm Talk including Q&A
Venue: Harcourt Suite, The Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Road, Central
Dress Code: Business smart (Hong Kong Club dress code policy)
Cost: HK$400 for each member / HK$450 for non-member
RSVP: Pre-registration required. Register and pay at the Oxbridge Society Event Page.
Capacity is limited and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis after successful payment.
Enquiries to: Erica Chan, Administrator (society@oxbridge.org.hk)
No refund: Please note that once ticket purchase is completed, the ticket will not be refundable.

Tour the UNESCO-Award-Winning Blue House
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:30
Join Cambridge alumnus, architect and artist Nick Tsao for an immersive guided tour of Wan Chai’s historic Blue House Cluster. The Blue House is a Grade I historic building built in 1992, awarded the UNESCO Award of Excellence, which is the highest honour given to conservation projects in Asia Pacific. It stands as a living testament to Hong Kong’s success in integrating tangible and intangible heritage. Explore its preserved interiors, authentic architectural details, and co-living histories while visiting Tsao’s own residence and studio, where he creates traditional papercuttings for Lunar New Year. The experience offers rare access to the building’s architectural features and community preservation stories.
Nick is an architect with over a decade of experience under international design firms such as Foster + Partners and Herzog & de Meuron. His fascination with historic buildings had led him to design the Hong Kong Heritage map, which is available at several bookstores.
You will learn about the rich history of the building, its intricate architectural features, and hear stories of its close-knit community. Nick will welcome you into his home studio to feel what it is like to live in a century-old brick and timber building. What modern conveniences does he have to give up? The most important question is of course: how much does he pay for rent?
Date and Time:
15:00 – 16:30 Sunday 29th March 2026
Meeting Point:
Courtyard, Stone Nullah Lane, Wan Chai
Cost:
$300 (member) / $350 (non-member)
RSVP:
Register and pay at the Oxbridge Society Event Page
For enquiries:
Jo An Ma (joanma3@yahoo.com) and
Oxbridge Administrator (society@oxbridge.org.hk)
