Welcome To OPS!
Welcome to the Oxford Psychedelics Society! If you are reading this, then you must be curious about our society. We are home to researchers, artists, and students who believe in the transformative potential of psychedelics.
I’ve been told that when OPS began it was a small group of psychedelic enthusiasts coming together for pub conversations, and now many years later it has evolved into one of the most active societies at the University of Oxford. During academic term times, OPS holds weekly lectures about psychedelics, bringing speakers from all over the world to discuss the latest scientific research, but also any other topic that intersects with psychedelics, whether that be art, culture or history. OPS also holds regular holistic events like sound baths and meditation that aims to promote sober human flourishing and mindful awareness, akin to psychedelics. We also know how to throw a rave or two. These events are held for this community, for bringing people together, for creating open discussions that keep our society moving forward. I hope that you find what you’re looking for here at the Oxford Psychedelic society.
- Sylvana Vilca-Melendez, OPS President 🍄💚
Manifesto
We work to secure these rights in collaboration with allies within social, political and scientific institutions.
We support changes to existing national and international laws and governmental policies which would decriminalize and reschedule psychedelics, allowing for proper research and safe regulated access, to stop pushing people into clandestine practices and the risks of the black market and the penal system.
We resolve to change the cultural dialogue surrounding psychedelic substances to accurately reflect what is known, and steer it towards more productive and compassionate conclusions through education and information.
Like mushrooms emerging after the rain, the global network of psychedelic societies is rising up as a public forum and voice for all the people who appreciate psychedelics.
Things We Do
Lecture Series
We organise talks about the effects of psychedelia, medical applications and policy, and have had a range of exciting speakers in person and online.
Recordings of previous lectures can be found on the Oxford Psychedelic Society YouTube channel.
Social Events
Throughout the academic year, we organise social events such as social gatherings and movie nights. Everyone is welcome!
Our biggest social event yet took place in June 2024. We organised Duality, an immersive music, dance, and art event in Cowley Workers Social Club. We explored the concept of duality through a party packed full of psychedelic visuals, live music, DJ sets, decor, and performances, spanning two rooms.
Healing Events
We organise healing events such as Psychedelic Breathwork or a Cacao Ceremony. These events are more spiritual and have led to some amazingly wholesome experiences.
Merchandise
Show your OPS love! We have psychedelic T-shirts, sweatshirts, buttons and posters. Our merchandise is proudly designed by one of the UK's most famous psychedelic artist Pinky Vision. We usually sell them after our events, and have a subset available in our webshop. Do get in touch if you're interested!
Gallery
Our previous president Raven
OddBall Launch Party at The Bullingdon
Summer Solstice Celebrations at Stonehenge
Prof David Nutt with OPS swag
Ken & Lucian representing OPS ♡
△▽△ OddBall △▽△
Donate
As a student-run society, we rely on donations for ensuring the continued organisation of talks, events, and spreading of our message within the wider community.
If you like what we do and would like to support us, please consider donating to us via PayPal or BTC.
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