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.

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.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Perth

Scholars Only

02 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Perth

Please join us at this Alumni Reception to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Perth, Australia.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Breakfast in Adelaide

Scholars Only

04 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Breakfast in Adelaide

Please join us at this Alumni Breakfast to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Adelaide.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Melbourne

Scholars Only

05 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Melbourne

Join us at this Alumni Reception to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Melbourne.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Sydney

Scholars Only

09 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Sydney

Please join us at this Alumni Reception in Sydney to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Australia, as well as recently graduated Scholars participating in the Welcome Home Weekend programme.

Scholars' Library: Katharine Wilkinson on 'Climate Wayfinding: Healing Oursel...

Open to All

13 May 2026

Scholars' Library: Katharine Wilkinson on 'Climate Wayfinding: Healing Oursel...

In our May event, Katharine Wilkinson (Tennessee & Trinity 2006) will discuss her latest book, Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home.

Futures For Africa: An AfOx and Rhodes Trust Careers Evening

Scholars Only

13 May 2026

Futures For Africa: An AfOx and Rhodes Trust Careers Evening

An evening for Scholars considering professional futures in Africa after Oxford. In collaboration with AfOx and the Rhodes Trust’s Early Careers Launchpad, the event offers a peer-centred space to explore whether, when, and how to return. Featuring a panel discussion, a workshop on managing “squiggly” career paths, and networking opportunities throughout.

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

Open to All

17 May 2026

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

Visit Rhodes House and explore our artworks.

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.

Launch Event | Elena Gallina, Çiknia jonë: Our Girlhood

29 February 2024

Launch Event | Elena Gallina, Çiknia jonë: Our Girlhood

Elena Gallina is a Rhodes Scholar who studied at Oxford 2019-2022. She is the first Artist in Residence in what the Rhodes Trust hopes will become a well-established and innovative programme. Join us on 29 February at Rhodes House for the launch of her exhibition entitled 'Çiknia jonë: Our Girlhood’.

Scholars' Library: Jennifer Robinson on 'How Many More Women?'

29 February 2024

Scholars' Library: Jennifer Robinson on 'How Many More Women?'

Join Jennifer Robinson for a conversation on 'Silenced Women: Why The Law Fails Women and How to Fight Back'

Rhodes Global Impact Day

31 January 2024

Rhodes Global Impact Day

Support local charities with challenges they face.

Global Impact Day 2024 - Save the Date!

31 January 2024

Global Impact Day 2024 - Save the Date!

Global Impact Day is a new initiative from the Lifelong Programmes team at the Rhodes Trust, where the community of the Rhodes Trust, and its partners, are invited to undertake a day of volunteering to help support local and global charities and causes.

Scholars' Library: Max Price on 'Statues and Storms'

24 January 2024

Scholars' Library: Max Price on 'Statues and Storms'

Join Max Price (South Africa-at-Large & Magdalen 1980) for a conversation on: his book 'Statues and Storms: Leading through Change'

Los Angeles Scholar Reception

11 January 2024

Los Angeles Scholar Reception

You are warmly invited to join the Rhodes community for informal drinks and hors d'oeuvres in West Hollywood. Spouses and partners welcome. This event is hosted by the Rhodes Trust in partnership with local Scholars Dale Abel (Jamaica & Green 1986) and Sonia Batra (California & Magdalen 1994). We hope that you will be able to join us to reconnect with Rhodes friends and meet new ones, and hear the latest news from Rhodes House.

Social for Rhodes Scholars in Healthcare Technology & Investment

10 January 2024

Social for Rhodes Scholars in Healthcare Technology & Investment

Taking place on January 10 during the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference, this event is an opportunity for Scholars working in Healthcare Tech & Investment to join others in their field to network, and connect with old and new friends. We are deeply grateful to Fred Cohen (Florida & Wolfson 1978) and Carolyn Klebanoff for generously hosting.

Rhodes Newfoundland and Labrador Holiday Gathering 2023

22 December 2023

Rhodes Newfoundland and Labrador Holiday Gathering 2023

Join us for a Newfoundland gathering of Rhodes Scholars to celebrate the holiday season.

Scholars' Library: Jeremy England on 'Every Life Is on Fire'

29 November 2023

Scholars' Library: Jeremy England on 'Every Life Is on Fire'

Join Jeremy England (New Hampshire & St John's 2003) for a conversation on: his book 'Every Life is on Fire'