The Rhodes Trust is delighted to announce its Class of 2021 Rhodes Scholars, who will arrive at the University of Oxford in autumn 2021. They were selected after a virtual selection process due to COVID, the first time in the history of the Rhodes Scholarships when final interviews have not occurred in person.
The Rhodes Trust is pleased to announce it has received planning permission for a new development, which is designed by Stirling-Prize winning architects Stanton Williams and will provide Rhodes House with a world-class convening centre.
There are so many examples of incredible commitment around the globe to combating COVID-19. Here we look at three case studies in depth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Rhodes Trust is delighted to welcome the 2019 cohort of 97 Rhodes Scholars, who have just arrived in Oxford.