RadSoc hosted two University Suppers on 11th and 12th November 2025, welcoming young ORs studying across the north of England and Scotland.
The first evening took place at The Library in Durham, where we were joined by 85 young ORs from Durham and Newcastle universities, as well as other institutions across the region. One particularly committed attendee even travelled from York, more than 70 miles away. The group included those nearing the end of their first term at university, alongside second-, third-, and fourth-year students keen to reconnect.
The following night, The Pear Tree in Edinburgh provided a relaxed backdrop for a slightly smaller gathering of 16 young ORs studying in and around the city (and a couple from St Andrews!). They gamely battled through a downpour to the venue and were rewarded with pizza and chilled beverages. Despite the 350 miles separating Edinburgh from the College, the enthusiasm and warmth with which ORs greeted each other, and the dons, were unmistakable.
“Thank you for running such an enjoyable evening for us all last night. I had a wonderful time and really appreciated the opportunity to catch up with some peers I hadn’t seen for quite a while.” – Miles (2018, D)
Both venues proved ideal for catching up over beers and supper. Conversations ranged from exciting new university experiences to well-worn memories of Radley life, including a nostalgia for lunches and dinners in Hall, cold winds and cheering on Bigside, and the tireless work of the housekeeping and laundry teams (oh, for the days of fresh-smelling clothes!).
A number of well-known and much-loved dons made the journey to both events, delighted to see so many of their boys thriving. They shared news from the College and heard about students’ academic studies, uni sports and adventures, and first steps towards future careers.
“I haven’t done a great job of keeping in touch with anyone from school since leaving, so tonight provided an opportunity to reconnect with everyone, and was much appreciated. It was great to catch up.” – Tom (2018, F)
It was wonderful to see so many of you. In 2026, we hope to host Uni Suppers back at the College (in the JCR!) for ORs studying in and around Oxford, as well as one for those in Bath and Bristol. Keep an eye on the monthly RadSoc events bulletin and on Instagram and LinkedIn for updates.
