Oxford University Conservative Association
The Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA) is a student political organisation founded in 1924. A bastion of student politics, sometimes controversial, the Association has been one of the foremost stomping grounds of Conservative politicians. Amongst its alumni are countless luminaries within the Conservative Party over the past eighty years - including several Cabinet ministers and even Prime Ministers.
Owing to the collegiate status of Oxford, individual colleges have been known to hold a hegemonic hold within the Association through their membership. Various epochs are passed through in which one or two colleges may be in the ascendant - traditionally those like Oriel and Christ Church. Currently one of its largest contingents is from the smallest undergraduate college in the University: Mansfield.
Former Presidents include Margaret Thatcher, Edward Heath and William Hague.
Office Holders, Michaelmas Term 2005
| Office | Office holder | College |
|---|---|---|
| President | Christopher Ware | Greyfriars |
| President-Elect | Sophie Steele | Christ Church |
| Treasurer | Sophie Bower | Magdalen |
| Treasurer-Elect | Craig Aston | Keble |
| Secretary | Simon Clarke | University |
| Political Officer | Hon. James Dundas | Greyfriars |
| Returning Officer | Christopher Farmer | St. Hugh’s |
| Junior Officer | Sophie Moate | Worcester |
| Junior Officer | David McKinstry | Christ Church |
| Junior Officer | Nicholas Kazaz | St. Benet’s Hall |
| Junior Officer | ||
| Committee | Charlie Steel | Merton |
| Committee | Timothy Stafford | St. Anne's |
| Committee | Charles Cooke | L.M.H. |
| Committee | Tom Tyler | Regent's Park |
| Committee | Sam Tombs | St. Hugh's |
| ex-senior-ex-Committee | Stephen Whittaker | Keble |