Social events
Pizza nights, pasta-making workshops, cinema screenings and our legendary end-of-term party.
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Benvenuti allaOxford University Italian Society
A little piece of Italy in the heart of Oxford.Bringing together students, academics and friends of Italy through culture, conversation and community.Whether Italy is home, a language you love, a place you miss, or simply a culture you would like to discover, you are welcome here. From aperitivi and dinners to talks, cultural events and collaborations across Oxford and beyond, OUIS is a place to meet, connect and celebrate all things Italian.
Benvenuti allaOxford University Italian Society
A little piece of Italy in the heart of Oxford.Bringing together students, academics and friends of Italy through culture, conversation and community.Whether Italy is home, a language you love, a place you miss, or simply a culture you would like to discover, you are welcome here. From aperitivi and dinners to talks, cultural events and collaborations across Oxford and beyond, OUIS is a place to meet, connect and celebrate all things Italian.
Events & Classes
Inspiring speakers
Talks with Italian academics, writers, diplomats and entrepreneurs, hosted across Oxford colleges.
Language classes
Language classes for all levels.
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Academic research seminars
Exploring research in Italian literature, language and culture, bringing together students, researchers and academics.
See seminars →Termcard — MT 2026
OUR MISSION
Promoting Italian Culture in Oxford.
The committee
Marie Therese Gumpert
President
DPhil in EducationGreen Templeton College
Maddalena Spadone
Vice-President
MSc in Comparative and International EducationSt. Anne's College
Photo — Gabriele Bernardini
Gabriele Bernardini
Treasurer
Visiting Student, EconomicsPembroke College
Photo — Shalu Arun
Shalu Arun
Secretary / Undergrad Representative
BA in French and ItalianQueen's College
Alessandro Ronci
IT / Alumni Relations
Visiting Student, EconomicsPembroke College
Photo — Martina Balsamello
Martina Balsamello
Social Media / IT
MSc in Applied Digital HealthSt. Cross College
Carolina Josephine Perotto
Outreach and Development
MSt/Mphil Modern Languages (Italian)St. Hugh's College
Anna Sadowski
Social Secretary
BA in French and ItalianSt. Peter's College
Francesco Straniero
Advisor
Dphil in Particle PhysicsLincoln College
Giulia Gardumi
Language Course Coordinator
MBiomedSci Biomedical SciencesNew College
The committee
Marie Therese Gumpert
President
DPhil in EducationGreen Templeton College
Maddalena Spadone
Vice-President
MSc in Comparative and International EducationSt. Anne's College
Photo — Gabriele Bernardini
Gabriele Bernardini
Treasurer
Visiting Student, EconomicsPembroke College
Photo — Shalu Arun
Shalu Arun
Secretary / Undergrad Representative
BA in French and ItalianQueen's College
Alessandro Ronci
IT / Alumni Relations
Visiting Student, EconomicsPembroke College
Photo — Martina Balsamello
Martina Balsamello
Social Media / IT
MSc in Applied Digital HealthSt. Cross College
Carolina Josephine Perotto
Outreach and Development
MSt/Mphil Modern Languages (Italian)St. Hugh's College
Anna Sadowski
Social Secretary
BA in French and ItalianSt. Peter's College
Francesco Straniero
Advisor
Dphil in Particle PhysicsLincoln College
Giulia Gardumi
Language Course Coordinator
MBiomedSci Biomedical SciencesNew College
The committee
Marie Therese Gumpert
President
DPhil in EducationGreen Templeton College
Maddalena Spadone
Vice-President
MSc in Comparative and International EducationSt. Anne's College
Photo — Gabriele Bernardini
Gabriele Bernardini
Treasurer
Visiting Student, EconomicsPembroke College
Photo — Shalu Arun
Shalu Arun
Secretary / Undergrad Representative
BA in French and ItalianQueen's College
Alessandro Ronci
IT / Alumni Relations
Visiting Student, EconomicsPembroke College
Photo — Martina Balsamello
Martina Balsamello
Social Media / IT
MSc in Applied Digital HealthSt. Cross College
Carolina Josephine Perotto
Outreach and Development
MSt/Mphil Modern Languages (Italian)St. Hugh's College
Anna Sadowski
Social Secretary
BA in French and ItalianSt. Peter's College
Francesco Straniero
Advisor
Dphil in Particle PhysicsLincoln College
Giulia Gardumi
Language Course Coordinator
MBiomedSci Biomedical SciencesNew College
The committee
Marie Therese Gumpert
President
DPhil in EducationGreen Templeton College
Maddalena Spadone
Vice-President
MSc in Comparative and International EducationSt. Anne's College
Photo — Gabriele Bernardini
Gabriele Bernardini
Treasurer
Visiting Student, EconomicsPembroke College
Photo — Shalu Arun
Shalu Arun
Secretary / Undergrad Representative
BA in French and ItalianQueen's College
Alessandro Ronci
IT / Alumni Relations
Visiting Student, EconomicsPembroke College
Photo — Martina Balsamello
Martina Balsamello
Social Media / IT
MSc in Applied Digital HealthSt. Cross College
Carolina Josephine Perotto
Outreach and Development
MSt/Mphil Modern Languages (Italian)St. Hugh's College
Anna Sadowski
Social Secretary
BA in French and ItalianSt. Peter's College
Francesco Straniero
Advisor
Dphil in Particle PhysicsLincoln College
Giulia Gardumi
Language Course Coordinator
MBiomedSci Biomedical SciencesNew College
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Oxford University
Italian Society
Italian Society
Membership N° 0001
Membership
Get membership
Society Membership
| Yearly | Lifetime | |
|---|---|---|
| £15 | £25 | |
| Discounts to all our events | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voting rights for elections | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to our WhatsApp chats | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical membership card (coming soon) | — | ✓ |
| Valid for | 1 year | Forever |
Join the Society
Coming soon
Oxford University
Italian Society
Italian Society
Membership N° 0001
Membership
Get membership
Society Membership
| Yearly | Lifetime | |
|---|---|---|
| £15 | £25 | |
| Discounts to all our events | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voting rights for elections | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to our WhatsApp chats | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical membership card (coming soon) | — | ✓ |
| Valid for | 1 year | Forever |
Join the Society
Coming soon
Oxford University
Italian Society
Italian Society
Membership N° 0001
Membership
Get membership
Society Membership
| Yearly | Lifetime | |
|---|---|---|
| £15 | £25 | |
| Discounts to all our events | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voting rights for elections | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to our WhatsApp chats | ✓ | ✓ |
| Physical membership card (coming soon) | — | ✓ |
| Valid for | 1 year | Forever |
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