28 February 2021
AARS - Urgency of Now 'Addressing Inequities in Education'
Education plays a pivotal role in our lives, workplaces, and communities and yet, structural, and systematic racial inequities persist.
Rhodes Trust Events
Events taking place at Rhodes House, Oxford and around the world. Current Scholars and Alumni very welcome to attend.
03 March 2021
An Online Event with Professor Sir John Bell (Alberta & Magdalen 1975)
Australian Rhodes Scholars are warmly invited to a Zoom discussion with leading vaccine expert Professor Sir John Bell (Alberta & Magdalen 1975) on the evening of Wednesday 3 March 2021 at 7:30pm AEDT.
04 March 2021
Fireside Chat with Canadian National Secretary, Richard Pan (Ontario & Balliol 1998)
Open to Canadian Resident and Elected Scholars - Have you ever wondered how the 11 Canadian Scholars are selected from the tremendous applicants each year? Curious how the 2021 Scholars were selected via the first ever virtual Rhodes selection weekend? What the challenges and opportunities are for selection in each region in Canada? Register now to join us for this special event!
03 May 2019
Scholar talk on 'China and the Global Future:The Case for Optimism' with Scott Moore (Kentucky & Merton 2009)
Join Scott Moore, a political scientist in discussing water politics and policy, especially in China and South Asia. His new book: 'Subnational Hydropolitics: Conflict, Cooperation, and Institution-Building in Shared River Basin's ', looks at the causes of conflict over water within countries. Even in the era of climate change, there's nothing inevitable about conflict over water - provided we make the right investments in strengthening our institutions.
03 May 2019
Elizabeth Alexander Interview with Warden Kiss
Join fellow Scholars for lunch, an interview with Dr Alexander led by Elizabeth Kiss and a Q&A session.We have limited seating, so please sign up here in order to attend. Regretfully, we will not be able to accommodate those who haven't signed up in advance, equally please do let us know if you sign-up and can no longer attend beforehand so we can minimise any food wastage.
01 May 2019
Town Hall
An open forum for Scholars to engage the Warden and team at Rhodes House on topics ranging from the finances of and strategic planning at the Trust, to the geographical expansion of the Scholarships, to selection policy and outreach to different populations. This provides an opportunity to bring forward ideas and suggestions for improving the Scholar experience.
29 April 2019 - 30 June 2019
Scholar Teas at Rhodes House
Did you know that on Wednesday's 4:00-6:00pm, you have the opportunity to book the Scholars Common Room and invite along up to 20 of your fellows Scholars or associates / friends of.
29 April 2019 - 28 June 2019
Yoga at Rhodes House for Trinity
Yoga for the second term running! All abilities welcome. At Rhodes House, in the "basement stacks" with a professional teacher. Commencing Monday, 29th April. Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday!
26 April 2019
ANZAC DAY
To recognise ANZAC day, a significant day of remembrance and reflection for both Australia and New Zealand, OUANZ will be holding a commemorative service. This will be held on at 5:45pm on Friday 26th April at Rhodes House and is free to attend. It will run for approximately 45 minutes and will include brief speeches from representatives of the Australian and New Zealand High Commissions. Following the service, wreathes will be laid at Oxford War Memorial. All welcome, but please sign-up to attend.
17 April 2019
Scholar talk on Leadership & Health with Chai Chuah, the exDirector-General of health, New Zealand
Join us for a scholar talk on "The future of Healthcare and the Leaders we need" with Chai Chuah, the exDirector-General of health, New Zealand. He has been a prominent figure in the New Zealand health sector for 25 years, first with Canterbury DHB where he was Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Manager and acting Chief Executive, before spending over seven years as Chief Executive of Hutt Valley DHB. He has been in national leadership roles with the Ministry of Health since 2010 when he became National Director of the National Health Board.
12 April 2019
Cello recital & Piano concert with Cellist Raphaela Gromes & Pianist Julian Riem
The acclaimed cellist Raphaela Gromes and her piano partner Julian Riem will be performing at Rhodes House on Friday, April 12, at 5:30pm. The duo will play the program of their Ireland tour, which features works by Rossini, Volans, and Martinu. The recital is co-hosted by German Rhodes Scholars and the Oxford German Society and will be free of charge for scholars and students; pre-registration is required.
11 April 2019
Boston Breakfast Discussion: The Warden and Prof Eric Lander (New York & Wolfson 1978)
The Rhodes Trust invite you to join us for a breakfast discussion in Boston with the new Warden, Dr Elizabeth Kiss (Virginia & Balliol 1983) and Prof Eric Lander (New York & Wolfson 1978.)
09 March 2019 - 11 March 2019
1st Years Retreat
A retreat for our first year Scholars: 'No one way to lead'