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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.

On Defining the Next Challenge for Mental Health Strategy: A dialogue with Gregor Henderson

When I first spoke with Gregor Henderson in the lead up to his workshop at Rhodes House he told me that developing any mental health strategy met all the criteria for a WICKED problem – it’s difficult to define, even more complex to measure and is markedly interdependent on social and cultural norms and existing educational and social services.

Ronan Farrow Wins 2018 Pulitzer Prize

Ronan Farrow (Maryland/DC & Magdalen 2012) wins 2018 Pulitzer Prize gold medal for public service along with Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey of the New York Times.

NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

Nnenna was awarded a NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in recognition of her collegiate and professional achievements.

Meet the young American with autism who earned a Rhodes scholarship

Jory Fleming from the University of South Carolina earned a prestigious Rhodes scholarship to study at Oxford University. His path to success was not as easy as others, however, as Fleming was diagnosed with autism as a child. As an adult, he is thriving in the university setting, where no challenge is too big. NBC’s Harry Smith reports for Sunday TODAY.

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
Schmidt Science Fellows Appoints Two New Members to Leadership Team

The Schmidt Science Fellows program, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, has announced the appointment of two key members to its leadership team. Dr. Megan Wheeler has been appointed Executive Director, and Matt Goode has been appointed Director of External Affairs & Fellowship Support.

10 May 2018

News
Inaugural Class of Schmidt Science Fellows announced

Today the fourteen members of the 2018-2019 class of Schmidt Science Fellows were announced at an event at the Apella Alexandria Center for Life Science in New York City.

23 April 2018

Blog
On Defining the Next Challenge for Mental Health Strategy: A dialogue with Gregor Henderson

by Danielle Fitzpatrick (South Australia & Magdalen 2016) on behalf of Rhodes for Wellbeing

18 May 2018

Events
A conversation with James J. Barnes author of "Unforeseen: The First Blind Rhodes Scholar"

Jim Barnes has never let the absence of sight define him. Born with limited vision, from a young age he was singled out for his love of hard work both in the classroom and on the sports field. As an undergraduate he was named First Citizen of Amherst College and was then awarded a Rhodes Scholarship, only to lose his sight entirely during his first year in Oxford.

30 May 2018