Oxford Diplomatic Society Nepal Trip
The Oxford Diplomatic Society is organizing a 10-day trip to Nepal from April 8 to 18, 2025. This initiative focuses on engaging with Nepal’s key political, diplomatic, and cultural institutions while fostering cross-cultural exchange and intellectual dialogue.
Delegates will collaborate with Panchakanya Rural Municipality in Nuwakot, alongside the Institute for Rural Development (IRD), to draft a framework for local development initiatives. These efforts will center on sustainable tourism, cultural preservation, and regional development.
The trip will also explore Nepal’s unique geopolitical role, its challenges in balancing environmental conservation with economic growth, and its approach to regional diplomacy. Activities include diplomatic discussions, cultural immersion events, and a two-day trek at an altitude of approximately 3,700 meters.
What Do Oxford Diplomatic Society Do?
Workshops: The Oxford Diplomatic Society offers interactive workshops led by experienced practitioners across a range of fields, providing members with practical skills and valuable tools. From mastering negotiations and policy drafting to refining speechwriting, our sessions are designed to prepare members for real-world diplomatic challenges.
Social Events: The Society hosts bi-weekly socials that bring together students from across Oxford's colleges and disciplines. These relaxed gatherings provide a space to connect, exchange ideas, and build community over drinks and shared experiences.
Trips & Excursions: Leveraging its proximity to London, the Society organizes exclusive visits to embassies, think tanks, and multilateral organizations. These excursions offer members direct engagement with professionals in diplomacy and international affairs.
Events & Networking: Through speaker events, panels, and networking sessions, the Society facilitates conversations with leading diplomats, scholars, and global thinkers. These events are designed to inspire dialogue and shape the future of diplomacy.
Our Impact
Speaker Events & Panels: Focused on issues related to diplomacy and international relations, hosting experts ranging from business leaders to UN officials and heads of state.
Workshops: Run by experts for our annual Diplomatic Academy, assessed by members of the DPIR and DCE faculty.
The Diplomatic Dispatch: Our well-respected journal available to read on our website for free.
Competitions & Initiatives: Sponsored by international organizations, such as NATO.
Domestic & Foreign Trips: Visits to embassies, government offices, and foreign excursions for cultural exchange and exploring key institutions.
Meet the Delegation
The delegation comprises students and alumni from the University of Oxford representing nationalities—United Kingdom, United States, China, India, Japan, and Nepal. Delegates bring expertise across fields such as international relations, public policy, economics, sustainability leadership, healthcare innovation, mental health advocacy, cultural preservation efforts, and emerging technologies.
During the trip, delegates will work closely with the local government of Panchakanya Rural Municipality, Nuwakot, to design and implement a sustainable tourism and cultural exchange plan. Their expertise in fields such as international relations, public policy, economics, and environmental sustainability will contribute to the development of actionable recommendations for the region.
Contact Information
- Name: Asmod Khakurel
- Role: Area Contact for Nepal, Oxford Alumni Network
- Email: asmodkhakurel@gmail.com
- Phone: +977 980-3609207