The Mandela Rhodes Foundation in Cape Town has celebrated the centenary of its Founding Patron Nelson Mandela with a ‘gift’ of 100 Mandela Rhodes Scholars in residence – the largest cohort in the MRF’s history. The Foundation simultaneously celebrated its own 15th birthday, having been founded at the time of the Rhodes Trust’s centenary in 2003.
Over a two week period the inaugural class of Schmidt Science Fellows is coming together for the first stage of the Global Meeting Series, considering 'The Importance of Science to Leadership, and Leadership to Science'.
The Atlantic Fellows program made a major step forward this month in its efforts to advance fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies with 267 Fellows now participating in seven programs operating across five continents. The Fellows and programs are supported by the Atlantic Institute, which is based at Rhodes House.
Back after its inaugural launch last year, the 2nd Rhodes Ventures Forum served as a platform to envisage the current and future role of business in changing the world for the better.
Radiant sunshine, a beautiful garden, witty props: the ingredients of a great show of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream' on Monday 14 May by Rhodes Scholars. This was followed by a wonderfully intimate version of Verdi's ‘La Traviata: Oxford Alternative Orchestra Charity Concert’ in Milner Hall at Rhodes House on Thursday 24 May.
This event brings together students from across many different postgraduate Scholarship programmes.
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.
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.
The Rhodes Trust announces a new Rhodes Scholarship in parternship with Muhammad Alagil for Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Education. Young people aged 19-25 from the country will be eligible for the Scholarship when annual applications open later this year.
The Rhodes Trust has announced a new Rhodes Scholarship for East Africa. Young people aged 19-25 from the region will be eligible for the new Scholarship when annual applications open later this year.