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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.

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.

1976 Class Reunion

Scholars Only

19 June 2026

1976 Class Reunion

The Class of 1976 is cordially invited to join us at Rhodes House to celebrate your 50th Anniversary!

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in San Francisco

Scholars Only

27 June 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in San Francisco

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

Scholars' Library: Nandini Das on 'This Little World'

Open to All

09 July 2026

Scholars' Library: Nandini Das on 'This Little World'

In our July event, Nandini Das (India & University 1997) will discuss her latest book, This Little World A New History of Tudor and Stuart England

Scholars' Library: T. A. Barron on 'Naming Nature'

Open to All

13 August 2026

Scholars' Library: T. A. Barron on 'Naming Nature'

In our August event, T. A. Barron (Colorado & Balliol 1974) will discuss his latest book, Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers.

Class of 1981 Reunion

Scholars Only

04 September 2026

Class of 1981 Reunion

The Class of 1981 is cordially invited to join us at Rhodes House to celebrate your 45th Anniversary!

2026 ACRS Bon Voyage

Alumni Association Event

05 September 2026

2026 ACRS Bon Voyage

Save the date for the 2026 Bon Voyage for the China Scholars elect, run by the Association of Chinese Rhodes Scholars (ACRS) in Beijing. More information and registration coming soon.

Save the Date: SAARS Bon Voyage Dinner

Alumni Association Event

16 September 2026

Save the Date: SAARS Bon Voyage Dinner

Keep your diaries free for this yearly celebration hosted by the Southern African Association of Rhodes Scholars as Scholars Elect head to Oxford!

2026 Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

Scholars Only

18 September 2026

2026 Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

All Scholars are warmly invited to a Reception and Dinner at Rhodes House in Oxford on Friday, 18 September, to kick off the start of the University of Oxford's Meeting Minds weekend.

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.

Sector Connect: Business and Entrepreneurship (1pm GMT/3pm SAST/6:30pm IST/11...

Scholars Only

13 February 2025

Sector Connect: Business and Entrepreneurship (1pm GMT/3pm SAST/6:30pm IST/11...

Join us for an exciting networking and small-group discussion featuring; Meghana Narayan (India & Oriel 2000), Jeffrey Fasegha (Prairies & Jesus 2021) and Thomas Brennan (Diocesan College, Rondebosch & Keble 2004). Our co-hosts will be hosting parallel breakout rooms looking at trends and challenges in business and entrepreneurship.

Fix it Forward: Ideas to Impact

Scholars Only

30 January 2025

Fix it Forward: Ideas to Impact

Join us on for an evening in January to take part in our creative problem-solving event where the Rhodes community teams up with local charities to identify and innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Regardless of discipline or expertise, all are invited to come and engage in blue sky thinking and ideate together! Read more on our registration page.

Responding to the Climate Emergency: the Impact of Colonialism and Racism

Open to All

29 January 2025

Responding to the Climate Emergency: the Impact of Colonialism and Racism

Join us as we consider the ongoing legacy of colonialism and impact of racism on communities who now face climate catastrophe.

Rhodes House Art Tours January 2025

Open to All

27 January 2025

Rhodes House Art Tours January 2025

Join us for an interactive slow art tour of the Entangled exhibition at Rhodes House.

Scholars' Library: David Bock on 'The Diary of A Reluctant Atheist'

Open to All

23 January 2025

Scholars' Library: David Bock on 'The Diary of A Reluctant Atheist'

Join David Bock as he talks about his journey from atheism to faith through a series of encounters that force him to reconsider his view of the world, religion and the nature of human knowledge!

San Francisco Reception for Scholars in Healthcare Technology & Investment

Scholars Only

14 January 2025

San Francisco Reception for Scholars in Healthcare Technology & Investment

We are thrilled to host a reception in San Francisco for Rhodes Scholars in healthcare technology and investment! As in years past, this gathering coincides with the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference and will be a great opportunity to connect casually with new and old friends who live in the Bay Area or are in town for the conference.