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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.

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.

Oxford Open Doors 2024

Open to All

15 September 2024

Oxford Open Doors 2024

Step inside our historic building to discover more about our work, engage with thought-provoking art, take part in guided tours, stroll through our beautiful gardens, and savour delicious treats from our café.

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.