Calendar of Events

Our calendar of events taking place at Rhodes House, Oxford, and around the world. Scholars in Residence, Alumni and the general public are very welcome to attend. Events are listed so it is clear which audience they apply to.

Scholars' Library: Elizabeth (Elle) Leane on 'South Pole: Nature and Culture'

Open to All

26 March 2025

Scholars' Library: Elizabeth (Elle) Leane on 'South Pole: Nature and Culture'

Join Elizabeth Leane as she discusses and explores the important challenges that the 'strange' South Pole poses to humanity.

Investing in African and Black-Owned and Led Businesses: Fostering Connections

Scholars Only

02 April 2025

Investing in African and Black-Owned and Led Businesses: Fostering Connections

Coming to the Skoll World Forum? We are delighted to invite you to an interactive discussion and networking session at Rhodes House celebrating the impact of Black and African entrepreneurs globally.

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - South Africa

Alumni Association Event

05 April 2025

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - South Africa

All Rhodes Scholars are invited to join us for a reception in Cape Town to welcome recent Scholars into the Alumni community!

Scholars' Library: Sara Bronin on 'Key to the City'

Open to All

30 April 2025

Scholars' Library: Sara Bronin on 'Key to the City'

Join Professor Sara Bronin as she demystifies the power of zoning; an inscrutable organizing force in our lives and invites us to see zoning as a revolutionary vehicle for change!

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2025

Rhodes House will be open to the public as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Drop in and explore our exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists reflect on Colonialism, Monuments & Memory.

Rhodes Film Fora: 'Daughters of Chibok' & 'The Mothers of Chibok'

Open to All

13 May 2025

Rhodes Film Fora: 'Daughters of Chibok' & 'The Mothers of Chibok'

Join us for the screening of the documentary films Mothers of Chibok and The Harvest followed by a post-film discussion on 13 May at Rhodes House!

Scholars' Library: Devi Sridhar on 'How Not to Die (Too Soon)'

Open to All

19 May 2025

Scholars' Library: Devi Sridhar on 'How Not to Die (Too Soon)'

Join Devi Sridhar as she discusses her book on health and lifespans, which is a vital, transformative guide that shifts the focus from individual responsibility to societal accountability!

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - Singapore

Scholars Only

24 May 2025

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - Singapore

All Rhodes Scholars are invited to join us in Singapore for a very special evening at the ArtScience Museum to welcome recent Scholars into the Alumni community.

Scholars' Library: Rahul Rao on 'The Psychic Lives of Statues'

Open to All

24 June 2025

Scholars' Library: Rahul Rao on 'The Psychic Lives of Statues'

Join Rahul Rao as he takes readers on a journey through South Africa, England, the US, Ghana, India, Australia, and Scotland, revealing how statue controversies have dramatically rearranged the canon of anticolonial political thought. By examining these debates through a personal and literary lens, Rao addresses the multifaceted issues of justice, cultural memory, and belonging.

Lunch for Rhodes Women in New York City

Scholars Only

19 March 2025

Lunch for Rhodes Women in New York City

Please join us for a casual lunch to celebrate Women in the Rhodes Scholarship on Wednesday, March 19 in New York City. We will gather in community to share updates and ideas around the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Women in the Rhodes Scholarship. We are pleased to be hosted by the Chair of the Rhodes Society, Ann Colbourne (Newfoundland & Corpus Christi).

An Evening to Celebrate the Rhodes Scholarships in India

Scholars Only

18 March 2025

An Evening to Celebrate the Rhodes Scholarships in India

We invite you to join in fellowship with fellow NYC-based Scholars and friends and celebrate the election of a 6th Rhodes Scholar in India in 2024. We’re looking forward to continuing to grow the Scholarships in India in the years ahead, and to joining together to envision the next chapter of the Scholarships.

Roundtable discussion of Entangled: Reflections on memory-making with and aga...

Open to All

11 March 2025

Roundtable discussion of Entangled: Reflections on memory-making with and aga...

Join our webinar roundtable discussion on the exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists Reflect on Colonialism, Monuments, & Memory, currently on display at Rhodes House.

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception

Alumni Association Event

08 March 2025

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception

All Rhodes Scholars are invited to join us for a reception hosted by AARS in Washington, D.C., to welcome recent Scholars into the Alumni community.

The Rise of China: Implications for Global Security

Alumni Association Event

06 March 2025

The Rise of China: Implications for Global Security

The emergence of China as a superpower has created important transpacific security and economic issues. The panel will explore the current status of these issues and likely future scenarios.

A Virtual Gathering of Rhodes Scholars from South Africa

Scholars Only

26 February 2025

A Virtual Gathering of Rhodes Scholars from South Africa

With pleasure we invite you to a virtual gathering that will create intergenerational community among Rhodes Scholars from South Africa and will celebrate the election of a 10th Rhodes Scholar from South Africa in 2024.

A Virtual Gathering of Rhodes Scholars from India

Scholars Only

24 February 2025

A Virtual Gathering of Rhodes Scholars from India

With pleasure we invite you to a virtual gathering that will create intergenerational community among Rhodes Scholars from India. In 2024, we were grateful to be able to elect a 6th Scholar from India, and we look forward to continuing to grow Scholarship opportunities in the years ahead.

Scholars' Library: Keon West on the 'Science of Racism'

Open to All

19 February 2025

Scholars' Library: Keon West on the 'Science of Racism'

Join Professor Keon West as he reveals the effects of racism on our friendships, relationships, healthcare and justice system, and exposes the continued prevalence of racism, and the inadequacy of our many attempts to address it!

Sector Connect: Entrepreneurship (1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET/9:00 pm GMT)

Scholars Only

13 February 2025

Sector Connect: Entrepreneurship (1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET/9:00 pm GMT)

Join us for an exciting networking and small-group discussion featuring Mallory Dwinal-Palisch (Washington & Brasenose 2009), Greg Gunn (Connecticut & Oriel 1992), and Josh Lospinoso (New Jersey & Magdalen 2009) on trends and challenges in entrepreneurship.