Rhodes Trust

Lost in Ethiopia

I sat on the plane very anxiously: I’d never been to Ethiopia, nor Africa for that matter, and was now heading there for four weeks, knowing no one, and with very little organised (in hindsight, I wish I’d done a little bit more work during the summer).

Announcing New Rise Initiative

The Rise program aims to find the young leaders of tomorrow and substantially amplify their potential to make the world better. It is aimed at public-spirited students between the ages of 15 and 17, based anywhere in the world, who show intellect, resilience, integrity and compassion – values which are also at the core of the Rhodes Trust’s vision.

The Bram Fischer Memorial Lecture 2019

Bram Fischer (Orange Free State & New College 1931) was a South African lawyer of Afrikaner descent, notable for anti-apartheid activism and for the legal defence of anti-apartheid figures, including Nelson Mandela at the Rivonia Trial. His annual Memorial Lecture was held in Milner Hall on 24 October.

In the Middle of Nowhere

A blog post from Jessy Phillips (Ontario & Merton 2016) about her Antarctic research. The Antarctic Treaty System is a rare and remarkable accomplishment of international cooperation. Maintaining its integrity in the coming decades will be vital for preserving the continent and its ecosystems, as well as the prioritisation of peace, science, and a spirit of alliance.