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.

New Zealand Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Scholars Only

28 April 2026

New Zealand Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Join the New Zealand Rhodes Scholar community for a virtual gathering. This will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and reminisce, learn about the latest updates from Rhodes House, and hear from the Rhodes Class of 2025 elected from New Zealand.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Perth

Scholars Only

02 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Perth

Please join us at this Alumni Reception to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Perth, Australia.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Breakfast in Adelaide

Scholars Only

04 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Breakfast in Adelaide

Please join us at this Alumni Breakfast to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Adelaide.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Melbourne

Scholars Only

05 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Melbourne

Join us at this Alumni Reception to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Melbourne.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Sydney

Scholars Only

09 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Sydney

Please join us at this Alumni Reception in Sydney to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Australia, as well as recently graduated Scholars participating in the Welcome Home Weekend programme.

Scholars' Library: Katharine Wilkinson on 'Climate Wayfinding: Healing Oursel...

Open to All

13 May 2026

Scholars' Library: Katharine Wilkinson on 'Climate Wayfinding: Healing Oursel...

In our May event, Katharine Wilkinson (Tennessee & Trinity 2006) will discuss her latest book, Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home.

Futures For Africa: An AfOx and Rhodes Trust Careers Evening

Scholars Only

13 May 2026

Futures For Africa: An AfOx and Rhodes Trust Careers Evening

An evening for Scholars considering professional futures in Africa after Oxford. In collaboration with AfOx and the Rhodes Trust’s Early Careers Launchpad, the event offers a peer-centred space to explore whether, when, and how to return. Featuring a panel discussion, a workshop on managing “squiggly” career paths, and networking opportunities throughout.

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

Open to All

17 May 2026

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

Visit Rhodes House and explore our artworks.

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

Open to All

21 May 2026

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

You are warmly invited to join us for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Rhodes House with our Head Gardener, Neil Wigfield.

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2024

Open to All

02 November 2024

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2024

There are a multitude of reasons to be optimistic about the future; the third annual Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society will bring together visionaries from the realms of science, technology, arts, and social innovation to discuss ground-breaking developments that paint a hopeful picture of tomorrow. Join us at Rhodes House or online on 2 November.

Film Screening: Paving the Way - Pavilion Maxwell Alexandre

Open to All

30 October 2024

Film Screening: Paving the Way - Pavilion Maxwell Alexandre

Join us for a film screening and discussion with director Sylvia Morgado de Queiroz on diversifying audiences in museums and galleries

2024 Philadelphia Scholar Reception

Scholars Only

23 October 2024

2024 Philadelphia Scholar Reception

You are warmly invited to join the Rhodes community for informal drinks and hors d'oeuvres in Philadelphia. Spouses and partners welcome.

Sector Connect: Government and the Public Sector (1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET)

Scholars Only

17 October 2024

Sector Connect: Government and the Public Sector (1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET)

Join us for a timely panel discussion featuring Tom McMillen (Maryland & University 1974) and David Vitter (Louisiana & Magdalen 1983) on trends and challenges in government. This conversation will be followed by networking breakouts for Rhodes Scholars in government and public service.

Scholars' Library: Jasmine Brown on 'Twice as Hard'

Open to All

17 October 2024

Scholars' Library: Jasmine Brown on 'Twice as Hard'

For our October event, Jasmine Brown (Missouri & Hertford 2018) will discuss her book Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the Twenty-First Century.

Sector Connect: Government and the Public Sector (09:00 UK time)

Scholars Only

10 October 2024

Sector Connect: Government and the Public Sector (09:00 UK time)

Join us for Sector Connect on Government and the Public Sector on Thursday, 10 October at 09:00 (UK Time), 10:00am (SAST), 1:30pm (IST), 6:00pm (AEST), 09:00pm (NZST)

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2024

Alumni Association Event

28 September 2024

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2024

The 2024 Canadian Sailing Dinner will take place on Saturday, September 28 in Ottawa.

AARS Bon Voyage 2024

Alumni Association Event

28 September 2024

AARS Bon Voyage 2024

The 2024 AARS Bon Voyage Weekend Reception and Dinner will take place on Saturday, September 28 at the Army-Navy Club in Washington, DC. Tickets are now sold out.

Scholars' Library: Monica Youn on 'From From'

Open to All

18 September 2024

Scholars' Library: Monica Youn on 'From From'

Monica Youn (Texas & University 1993) is the author of four poetry collections, most recently "From From" (Graywolf Press 2023), which was awarded the Anisfield-Wolf Award and was a New York Times Notable Book and Best Poetry Book of 2023.