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Cambridge University German Society Student-run society at the University of Cambridge Our Society welcomes members of all nationalities.

The Cambridge University German Society was founded in 1908 (or earlier) and consists of students who share a common interest in German society, culture, and history. We aim to encourage intercultural discussions by providing a platform for mutual exchange for both Germans and non-Germans. We regularly organise talks, exchanges with other societies, and social events.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Cambridge University German Society’s Oktoberfest and danced on the benches ...
18/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Cambridge University German Society’s Oktoberfest and danced on the benches with us until late! 🍻🥨

Join our team! We’re recruiting for four roles: Alumni Officer, Sponsorship Officer, Social Officer, Events OfficerCommi...
04/10/2026

Join our team!

We’re recruiting for four roles: Alumni Officer, Sponsorship Officer, Social Officer, Events Officer

Committee Benefits:

- Priority access to tickets
- Exclusive Committee Dinners
- Committee socials
- Sponsor & alumni networking
- Close-knit leadership team

⏳ Application deadline: 21 October, EOD

📩 Send a 250-word manifesto to: [email protected]

Organise relaxed get-togethers and create a welcoming atmosphere where members can get to know each other and build friendships.

Responsibilities:

- Organise member socials, such as Stammtische, pub crawls, committee rounds, formal dinners and nights out
- Arrange socials for the committee

Plan and deliver the Society’s flagship events, including Oktoberfest, the Spring Ball, the Christmas Feast and the Midsummer Party.

Responsibilities:

- Plan and run major events
- Manage logistics, venues and ticketing
- Work closely with the Marketing team

Build relationships with firms, institutions, and long-term partners.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain relationships with existing sponsors
- Secure new partnerships
- Coordinate events with sponsors

Strengthen our long-term alumni network across Europe and beyond.

Responsibilities:

- Maintain and develop alumni relations
- Organise alumni events
- Facilitate career connections

Cambledon 2026 🎾🍓 A relaxed afternoon of doubles, drinks, strawberries and cream, and making new friends. Thank you to e...
22/09/2026

Cambledon 2026 🎾🍓 A relaxed afternoon of doubles, drinks, strawberries and cream, and making new friends. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

11/02/2026

We are happy to announce one more formal swap this week! Jointly with the French Society, we will host a formal swap at Gonville & Caius College.

📅 Date: Tuesday, February 17th
🕦 Time: Dinner starts at at 7:30 pm, please arrive no later than 7:10 pm
📍Location: Gonville & Caius College
🎩 Dress Code: Formal attire with gowns
🏷️ Price: 10.00 £ (members only)
🍷 W**e not included
🎫 Tickets: tickets for members of the German Society will go on sale Wednesday, February 11th at 3pm, via the links in our bio. Tickets are allocated on a first come, first serve basis and are expected to sell out very quickly.

The societies look forward to celebrating our joint friendship in beautiful Gonville & Caius!

28/01/2026

The Cambridge University German Society (CUGS) warmly invites you to its annual Spring Ball on 7 March, an evening in the style of a Viennese Ball. We will start with a sparkling w**e reception, followed by a three-course formal dinner and a night of ballroom and Latin dancing.

Tickets:
Dining tickets: £75 (CUGS members), £85 (CUGS alumni), £90 (Non-member Cambridge students), £105 (External guests)
Non-dining tickets: £39 (CUGS members), £49 (CUGS alumni), £54 (Non-member Cambridge students), £60 (External guests)

Tickets include:
4:00 PM: Sparkling w**e/elderflower reception (Dining ticket holders only)
5:00 PM: Three-course dinner with w**e or non-alcoholic alternatives (Dining ticket holders only)
Access to the ball (starting ~8:00 PM)
1 free drink at the bar

Depending on demand and room availability, we also plan to hold a beginners dance courses covering the basics.

Registration Details:
To enter the ticket ballot, please complete the registration form by 4 Feb, 23:59. If successful, you will have 24h to purchase your ticket. Unclaimed tickets will be offered to those on the waiting list.

Note: You do not need a partner to attend. Everyone will dance with each other, and we will do our best to balance the number of leaders and followers. This is NOT a May Ball-style event; there will be no additional food stands. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available for all drinks.

Dress code: Black tie

We can’t wait to welcome you at the Spring Ball!💃

Before we jump right back into the action, a little throwback to our Christmas Feast 2025. What a lovely evening it was!
22/01/2026

Before we jump right back into the action, a little throwback to our Christmas Feast 2025. What a lovely evening it was!

Excitement is around because our term card is here!All important events of this term you can find here with more to come...
22/01/2026

Excitement is around because our term card is here!
All important events of this term you can find here with more to come.

We’re excited to kick off Lent Term with a joint event: CUGS x Polish Society Pub & Club Night! Join us at The Anchor fr...
20/01/2026

We’re excited to kick off Lent Term with a joint event: CUGS x Polish Society Pub & Club Night!

Join us at The Anchor from 8pm onwards to get back together after the break, catch up with both new and old friends, and start the term right. 🍻🍺

After that, we’ll be heading to Kiki’s to dance the night away
We have a limited number of reduced-price tickets (5gbp) for entry to Kiki’s. 💃🏻🕺

Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, TODAY at 9 pm via link in bio!

Looking back to two wonderful formal swaps: one with the Belgian society and one with the Scandinavian & Mexican societi...
11/01/2026

Looking back to two wonderful formal swaps: one with the Belgian society and one with the Scandinavian & Mexican societies!

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