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01 June 2020

Rhodes Scholars COVID in-depth accounts of impact

There are so many examples of incredible commitment around the globe to combating COVID-19. Here we look at three case studies in depth.

06 April 2020

Announcing the 2020 Schmidt Science Fellows

Eric and Wendy Schmidt today announced the 22 members of the 2020 Class of Schmidt Science Fellows – a program of Schmidt Futures, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust.

03 April 2020

Rhodes Community involved in COVID-19

In these challenging times, it is inspiring to see so many Rhodes Scholars standing up for the world and being involved in the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Here are some profiles and quotes of Rhodes Scholars showing just a few of the ways in which our community is participating in actions to prevent, slow and end the Coronavirus pandemic.

21 March 2020

Solidarity in Action – the global Rhodes community and Coronavirus

The Warden of Rhodes House, Dr Elizabeth Kiss, sent a message to the Rhodes community which profiles some of those who are actively involved in the Coronavirus pandemic, and offers support and inspiration for these unprecedented times.

09 December 2019

Class of 2020 Rhodes Scholars announced

The Rhodes Trust is pleased to announce its full Class of 2020 Rhodes Scholars, who will arrive at Rhodes House in autumn 2020. The 102 Scholars were selected over the past weeks from all corners of the world, making this the largest class of Scholars in the history of the Rhodes Scholarships.

13 November 2019

Announcing a new partnership to create the global Rise program for young leaders

The Rhodes Trust is delighted to announce a new partnership program, which will continue to broaden the Rhodes Trust’s impact and its ability to develop exceptional leaders across different life stages and areas of focus. Today we are launching Rise - an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust.

25 October 2019

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 yesterday.

07 October 2019

Welcoming the Class of 2019 to Oxford

The Rhodes Trust is delighted to welcome the 2019 cohort of 97 Rhodes Scholars, who have just arrived in Oxford.

26 June 2019

3rd Annual Rhodes Ventures Forum

The third annual Rhodes Ventures Forum took place at Rhodes House 22 – 23 June to explore ‘From Idea to Impact: Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems’. Over 150 delegates of Rhodes Scholars, Rhodes alumni and international business leaders came together to discuss innovation, entrepreneurship and investment as well as to explore how we can create ventures that improve the world.

07 June 2019

The Rhodes Trust announces Sir John Bell as new Chair of the Rhodes Trustees

The Rhodes Trust announced today that Professor Sir John Bell GBE will become the new Chair of the Rhodes Trustees, starting 1 July 2019. Sir John is Regius Professor of Medicine at the University of Oxford and an internationally renowned scientist and clinician. He will take on the role as Chair after serving as a Rhodes Trustee for over a decade. During his time as Trustee, Sir John has convened several Rhodes Healthcare Forums on health innovation and equity, mentored numerous Rhodes Scholars, and championed the Trust’s efforts to promote Scholar well-being and mental health.