Your Programme
Please note that the programme below is subject to change. If you are attending the event and would like a more detailed programme please contact us at rhodes120@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk
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Thursday 29 June 2023
9.30am-10.30am
Parallel Sessions
- A Welcome to the new Rhodes House
- Sector Connect*
- Power Talks*
11.30am-12.30pm
Parallel Sessions
- A Welcome to the new Rhodes House
- Sector Connect
- The Long and Winding Rhodes
- Accessibility Exchange
- Humanities & Arts picnic
1.30pm-2.30pm
Parallel Sessions
- A Welcome to the new Rhodes House
- Sector Connect
- Celebrating Alain Locke (Pennsylvania & Hertford 1907)
- Auction of Promises
3.30pm-4.30pm
Parallel Sessions
- A Welcome to the new Rhodes House
- Sector Connect
- Power Talks
4.30pm-9pm
- College-led events – Please contacted your college to see if they are holding an event.
This time is also available for alumni for self-organised activities
9pm-11pm
- Parallel ‘Night Owl’ Sessions; Open Mic and Quiz
Throughout the day
- Uncomfortable Oxford tours
- Explore the XR lab
- Aardman Workshops
*Sector Connect – a curated opportunity to connect with fellow Scholars who work or have an interest in a particular sector (e.g. “Arts and Culture”, “Law”, Business and Entrepreneurship, etc.)
* Power Talks – short, bite sized talks from Rhodes Scholars on a variety of topics.
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Friday 30 June 2023
9am-10am
- Eid Celebrations
10am-11am
Parallel Sessions
- Rhodes Impact: Geopolitics and Global Affairs
- Reflections on the Scholarship History and Future
- Pivotal Moments in the Trust's History
- Rhodes Impact: Law and Human Rights
- Rhodes Incubator: Elevator Pitch Competition
11.30am-12.30pm
Parallel Sessions
- Rhodes Impact: Business and Entrepreneurship
- Rhodes Scholarship 'Trailblazers'
- Community Dialogues
- From bedside to National Conversation
12.30pm-2.30pm
- Lunch
3pm-4pm
Parallel Sessions
- Rhodes Impact: Education and Learning
- Rhodes Impact: Healthcare
- Rhodes Impact: Climate Change
- The Global Impact of the Trust's Fellowship of Fellowships - The Partner Programmes
- Demystifying Artificial Intelligence
- Diversitea
4.30pm - 5.30pm
- Portrait Unveilling
- Community Dialogues
5.30pm-9pm
An opportunity for Alumni and Scholars in Residence to self-organise activities, drinks and dinners (e.g. class/constituency reunions)
9pm-11pm
- Parallel ‘Night Owl’ Sessions; Music Workshop and FAILfaire
Throughout the day
- Uncomfortable Oxford tours
- Family-focused activities and sessions
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Saturday 1 July 2023
8am-9am
- Memorial Service (Harris Manchester College)
10am-12pm
Parallel Sessions
- Plenary: Celebrating the Rhodes Scholarship's 120th Anniversary
- Paths of Resistance: Rhodes Scholars Challenging Injustice
12.30pm-2pm
- Scholar self-organised lunches
3pm-4.30pm
Parallel Sessions
- Closing Plenary: Debating Meritocracy and The next 120 years
- The Power of Storytelling
6pm-late
- 120th Anniversary Gala Reception followed by Dinner. Formal, Black Tie optional