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: 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 House Artweeks Tours May 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

While visiting Rhodes House for Oxfordshire Artweeks, join us for an interactive art tour of the exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists Reflect on Colonialism, Monuments, & Memory.

Halifax Reception

Scholars Only

09 May 2025

Halifax Reception

Join us for an evening reception in Halifax to meet fellow Rhodes Scholars.

RSA 2025 National Dinner

Alumni Association Event

10 May 2025

RSA 2025 National Dinner

Join us from 6pm in Melbourne for the annual RSA National Dinner. We will be joined by two speakers; Geoffrey Robertson AO KC (New South Wales & University 1970), and Jennifer Robinson (Australia-at-Large & Balliol 2006)

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!

Entrepreneurship Evening in NYC

Scholars Only

20 May 2025

Entrepreneurship Evening in NYC

Please join us for an exciting reception in New York City on May 20! The reception will bring together entrepreneurs in the Rhodes community with founders connected to Inspired Capital​​​​. This event will begin with a panel moderated by Bogdan Knezevic (Prairies & Trinity 2015), with panelists Lucy Deland, Daniel First, and Joyce Meng (Virginia & Balliol 2008). Casual mix and mingle will follow.

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: Subhashish Bhadra on Caged Tiger

22 August 2023

Scholars' Library: Subhashish Bhadra on Caged Tiger

Join Subhashish Bhadra (India & Magdalen 2014) for a conversation on his book: 'Caged Tiger'

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 19 August

19 August 2023

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 19 August

In celebration of 120 years of the Rhodes Scholarship, and to mark our reopening after a major refurbishment, we’ve installed exhibitions by leading artists at Rhodes House. ‘The World Reimagined’, ‘I Am Because We Are’ and ‘Living with the Legacy of Cecil John Rhodes’ have been created to stimulate thinking and debate, to encourage us to reflect on the Rhodes Scholarship, a complex and difficult past, a vibrant present and a future full of hope.

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 12 August

12 August 2023

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 12 August

In celebration of 120 years of the Rhodes Scholarship, and to mark our reopening after a major refurbishment, we’ve installed exhibitions by leading artists at Rhodes House. ‘The World Reimagined’, ‘I Am Because We Are’ and ‘Living with the Legacy of Cecil John Rhodes’ have been created to stimulate thinking and debate, to encourage us to reflect on the Rhodes Scholarship, a complex and difficult past, a vibrant present and a future full of hope.

Scholars' Library: Mark Abley on 'Strange Bewildering Time'

19 July 2023

Scholars' Library: Mark Abley on 'Strange Bewildering Time'

Join Mark Abley (Saskatchewan & St John's 1975) for a conversation on his book: Strange Bewildering Time'

Rhodes Trust 120th Anniversary Event 2023

29 June 2023

Rhodes Trust 120th Anniversary Event 2023

We are looking forward to welcoming the community to the Rhodes Trust's 120th Anniversary event; 29 June 2023 to 1 July 2023.

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - June 2023

11 June 2023

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - June 2023

The CARS Second Sunday meets on the second Sunday of each month. These gatherings enables members of our community to engage in thoughtful, deep, meaningful, supportive, and fun conversation.

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Partnerships. 8.30am UK time

05 June 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Partnerships. 8.30am UK time

Find out about the partner organisations of the Rhodes Trust in this session led by Warden Elizabeth Kiss.

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Partnerships. 5pm UK time

05 June 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Partnerships. 5pm UK time

Find out about the partner organisations of the Rhodes Trust in this session led by Warden Elizabeth Kiss.

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Finance & Legal. 8.30am UK time

23 May 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Finance & Legal. 8.30am UK time

Find out about the financial and legal situation of the Rhodes Trust in this session led by Peter Anderson and Glen James.