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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 2025

Open to All

22 May 2025

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2025

Join us for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Rhodes House with our Head Gardener, Neil Wigfield.

Scholars' Library: Rahul Rao on 'The Psychic Lives of Statues'

Open to All

24 June 2025

Scholars' Library: Rahul Rao on 'The Psychic Lives of Statues'

Join Rahul Rao as he takes readers on a journey through South Africa, England, the US, Ghana, India, Australia, and Scotland, revealing how statue controversies have dramatically rearranged the canon of anticolonial political thought. By examining these debates through a personal and literary lens, Rao addresses the multifaceted issues of justice, cultural memory, and belonging.

Investors & Entrepreneurs Networking Reception

Scholars Only

25 June 2025

Investors & Entrepreneurs Networking Reception

Please join us for an evening of entrepreneurial connection in the Bay Area! Hosted by the Rhodes Trust and Oxonian Ventures, we look forward to bringing our communities together for a networking reception.

Scholars' Library: Mary Anne Franks on 'Fearless Speech'

Open to All

23 July 2025

Scholars' Library: Mary Anne Franks on 'Fearless Speech'

Join Mary Anne Franks as she discusses the controversial topic of freedom of speech. As she urges us to reevaluate the legal precedents and uses of the First Amendment, 'Fearless Speech' is a revelatory new argument that urges us to reimagine what our society could look like.

Scholars' Library: Daniel Porterfield on 'Mindset Matters'

Open to All

20 August 2025

Scholars' Library: Daniel Porterfield on 'Mindset Matters'

In Mindset Matters, Daniel R. Porterfield advances a powerful new argument about the value of residential undergraduate education and its role in developing growth mindsets among students.

Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

Scholars Only

19 September 2025

Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

To kick of the University of Oxford's annual Meeting Minds programme join us at Rhodes House for a reception and dinner on 19 September, hosted by the Warden, Sir Rick Trainor (Rhode Island & Merton 1970).

AARS Bon Voyage 2025

Alumni Association Event

27 September 2025

AARS Bon Voyage 2025

Save the Date! The 2025 AARS Bon Voyage Weekend Dinner will take place on Saturday 27 September in Washington DC.

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2025

27 September 2025

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2025

The Canadian Association of Rhodes Scholars (CARS) is pleased to invite the Canadian Rhodes community to help welcome the 2023 Canadian Rhodes Scholars-elect as they head off to Oxford.

Save the Date: Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society

Open to All

08 November 2025

Save the Date: Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society

Save the Date! The 2025 edition will take place on Saturday 8 November. We look forward to seeing you in Oxford, or online!

Lecture and Talk with Hon. Dr. Nigel Clarke

27 April 2023

Lecture and Talk with Hon. Dr. Nigel Clarke

Join Hon. Dr. Nigel Clarke for a lecture on Big Lessons from a Small Country: Jamaica’s Economic Transformation – A Work in Progress.

Newfoundland and Labrador Lunch Gathering

21 April 2023

Newfoundland and Labrador Lunch Gathering

Join Rhodes Scholar Dr. S Ann Colbourne (Newfoundland & Corpus Christi 1980 and Co-Chair, Rhodes Society) to share Oxford memories, hear updates from Rhodes and learn how you can engage in the next chapter of the Scholarships. Partners welcome to attend. Kindly RSVP to Pamela at pamela.chang@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk by 14 April. Please advise any dietary restrictions and if you have any accessibility needs.

Scholars' Library: In Conversation with Greg Pak on  his comics

20 April 2023

Scholars' Library: In Conversation with Greg Pak on his comics

Join Greg Pak (Texas & Hertford 1991) for a conversation on his comic books.

Drinks Reception with the Warden - Perth

17 April 2023

Drinks Reception with the Warden - Perth

Please join us for drinks with the Warden in Perth.

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - April 2023

16 April 2023

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - April 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 Policy Summit: Creating a Positive Legacy from the Pandemic

14 April 2023

Rhodes Policy Summit: Creating a Positive Legacy from the Pandemic

Join us for the inaugural hybrid Policy Summit on Pandemic Preparedness either online or in Westminster, Central London.

Link - Rhodes Scholars in London

28 March 2023

Link - Rhodes Scholars in London

Please join us for an evening of drinks and networking, with a featured talk by Nader Mousavizadeh (Denmark and Christ Church 1992).

Chicago Rhodes Scholar Reception

24 March 2023

Chicago Rhodes Scholar Reception

The Rhodes Trust and John Morrison (New Mexico & University 1955) cordially invite you to join us for a special Rhodes Scholar Reception in Chicago.

Scholars' Library: Henriette Lazaridis on 'Terra Nova'

22 March 2023

Scholars' Library: Henriette Lazaridis on 'Terra Nova'

Join Henriette Lazaridis (Vermont & St Hugh's 1982) for a conversation on her book: 'Terra Nova'