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.

Your Personal Brand and Professional Identity

Scholars Only

11 March 2026

Your Personal Brand and Professional Identity

This interactive virtual workshop aims to help participants understand, shape, and communicate their professional identity with clarity and intention. You’ll explore your values, strengths, and purpose, craft an authentic identity statement, and identify practical steps to align how you’re perceived with the impact you want to make. Choose one of the two available dates under the Workshop Dates tab on the Booking site.

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Scholars Only

12 March 2026

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Join us for a virtual networking session and discussion hosted by the Rhodes Entrepreneurs Circle and the Early Career Launchpad. The event will open with remarks by Charles Conn (Massachusetts & Balliol 1983) in conversation with a Scholar in Residence.

Pathways Back To Africa virtual event

Scholars Only

13 March 2026

Pathways Back To Africa virtual event

Join us for the first 'Pathways Back to Africa' virtual event, which aims to strengthen collaboration between the Rhodes Trust, Commonwealth and Chevening UK alumni networks, and South Africa’s development ecosystem. We will be exploring how international education and global experience can translate into meaningful impact, and what it means to build a future on the African continent.

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up'

Open to All

26 March 2026

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up'

In our March event, Jonathan Tepper (North Carolina & Christ Church 1998) will discuss his memoir of love, loss and addiction, Shooting Up.

Mentor Connect: A New Mentoring Platform

Scholars Only

02 April 2026

Mentor Connect: A New Mentoring Platform

Mentor Connect (MC), created by the Rhodes Trust with the Atlantic Institute and Rise, connects mentors and mentees across our global networks. Join a virtual launch call to see the platform in action, hear community reflections, and explore intelligent matching, one-to-one and structured mentoring. Register for the session that suits you.

Communicating with Confidence & Influence

Scholars Only

08 April 2026

Communicating with Confidence & Influence

Interactive workshop delivering tools to communicate confidently, listen, adapt styles, and influence effectively at work.

Scholars' Library: Khameer Kidia on 'Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western M...

Open to All

16 April 2026

Scholars' Library: Khameer Kidia on 'Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western M...

In our April event, Khameer Kidia (Zimbabwe & St Hugh's 2011) will discuss his new book, Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Health Care for Everyone.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Berlin

Scholars Only

18 April 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Berlin

Join us at this Alumni Reception in Berlin to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni from, and residing in, Germany and Europe more widely, as well as recently graduated Scholars participating in the Welcome Home Weekend programme.

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.

SAARS Bon Voyage & Annual Alumni Conference

Alumni Association Event

31 August 2024

SAARS Bon Voyage & Annual Alumni Conference

SAARS is delighted to be hosting the annual Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference, an in-person event, in Johannesburg on Saturday 31 August 2024.

Scholars' Library: Damon Salesa on 'An Indigenous Ocean: Pacific Essays'

Open to All

29 August 2024

Scholars' Library: Damon Salesa on 'An Indigenous Ocean: Pacific Essays'

Join Professor Damon Salesa whilst he talks on his book, 'An Indigenous Ocean: Pacific Essays'

Scholars' Library: The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC on 'A Bigger Picture'

Open to All

24 July 2024

Scholars' Library: The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC on 'A Bigger Picture'

Join The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC, 29th Prime Minister of Australia whilst he talks on his lively political memoir, 'A Bigger Picture'

2024: LINK - Rhodes Scholars in London

Scholars Only

05 July 2024

2024: LINK - Rhodes Scholars in London

Please join us for an evening of drinks and networking.

India / US: Tech Collaboration 2.0

Scholars Only

27 June 2024

India / US: Tech Collaboration 2.0

AARS, Rhodes Trust and Rhodes Scholars in India host a discussion on the next stage of technological co-operation between India and the US

Scholars' Library: Maureen Dunne on 'The Neurodiversity Edge'

Open to All

20 June 2024

Scholars' Library: Maureen Dunne on 'The Neurodiversity Edge'

Join neurodiversity expert, and neurodivergent business leader, Maureen Dunne to explore her new book 'The Neurodiversity Edge'

ENTANGLED at Rhodes House, Oxford

Open to All

19 June 2024

ENTANGLED at Rhodes House, Oxford

Join us for the launch of ENTANGLED - an incredible exhibition of southern African artists about colonialism, monuments and memory.

Rhodes Trust Alumni Town Hall: Update from the Warden, 8.30am UK time

Scholars Only

12 June 2024

Rhodes Trust Alumni Town Hall: Update from the Warden, 8.30am UK time

Join us for an update from the Warden, to include: Life in the new Rhodes House, Strategic priorities for the coming year, Global Expansion, Our Partnerships and Oxford Next Horizons Programme, the First Cohort

Rhodes Trust Alumni Town Hall: Update from the Warden, 6pm UK time

Scholars Only

12 June 2024

Rhodes Trust Alumni Town Hall: Update from the Warden, 6pm UK time

Join us for an update from the Warden, to include: Life in the new Rhodes House, Strategic priorities for the coming year, Global Expansion, Our Partnerships and Oxford Next Horizons Programme, the First Cohort.