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Standing up for the world
The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, and in all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act.

Do You Buy Into The ‘Myth’?

Theranos, Fyre Festival, ‘STAP’ stem cells – intriguing, horrifying, outrageous scandals in business, entertainment, and academia. So outrageous with so many complicit individuals that we can’t help but wonder how they could have happened at all. How did they dupe us?

Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar Keynote

Professor Sir Jeremy Farrar, Director of the Wellcome Trust, speaks on 'The role of academia in promoting health for all' at the 4th Rhodes Healthcare Forum.

Rhodes Ahead Podcast Healthcare Series 2019

Recorded at the 4th Annual Rhodes Healthcare Forum, Rhodes Scholars and experts discuss the global drive to achieve universal health coverage which included the treatment for mental healthcare, equality and inclusivity in healthcare, and transformative tools and patient therapies.

Dr Agnes Binagwaho Keynote at Rhodes Healthcare Forum 2019

Dr Agnes Binagwaho - Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity, Rwanda, gave a keynote on 'Optimising leadership and organisation in healthcare: Restructuring health systems to ensure universal coverage' at Rhodes Healthcare Forum 2019.

What on earth are the Rhodes Scholarships?)

What on earth are the Rhodes Scholarships?

What are the Rhodes Scholarships we hear you say?! Watch this video to find out about the world's most prestigious postgraduate award where you can study a wide range of courses at the University of Oxford, UK.

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The Rhodes Scholar Journey)

The Rhodes Scholar Journey

Find out about life as a Rhodes Scholar - from first arriving in the UK through to graduation.

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Applying for the Rhodes Scholarships)

Applying for the Rhodes Scholarships

Current Rhodes Scholars speak about the process of applying and what it is like to study at Oxford.

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News
2019 Class of Schmidt Science Fellows Announced

Eric and Wendy Schmidt today announced the 20 members of the 2019 Class of Schmidt Science Fellows – a program of Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust – at an event in New York City.

08 April 2019

News
Cherry Blossoms & Cultural Exchange: Rhodes Trust China Trip 2019

Dr Elizabeth Kiss, Warden and CEO of the Rhodes Trust and Mr Alasdair Maclay, Director of Strategy & Development travelled to Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing from 17 -22 March to meet with long-standing supporters of the Rhodes Trust, potential investors, media, academics and other stakeholders. At the same time, 17 Rhode Scholars also travelled to China in order to spend two weeks in Shanghai and Beijing meeting with leaders in academic, civil society, business, finance and more. Countless ideas were shared and many friends were made. The Rhodes Trust looks forward to receiving many more applications from Chinese Scholars in the future.

29 March 2019

Blog
Economics for a Different Globalisation

by Sonali Chowdhry (India & Merton 2015)

15 April 2019

Events
Halifax Reception

Rhodes Scholarships in Canada and the Canadian Association of Rhodes Scholars invite you to join us for an evening reception in Halifax. Kindly hosted by Robert Grant (Maritimes & University 1977), we hope you will attend to connect with fellow Scholars and meet new ones.

08 May 2019