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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.

Science@Rhodes - Reception and Commemorative Lecture

Scholars Only

09 October 2025

Science@Rhodes - Reception and Commemorative Lecture

Join us for a special evening celebrating the place of science in the Rhodes community and our partnership with Schmidt Science Fellows as we commemorate the seminal 1931 lecture given by Albert Einstein in Rhodes House.

on Black poppies (& Other seeds) Exhibition Launch, Rhodes House

Open to All

20 October 2025

on Black poppies (& Other seeds) Exhibition Launch, Rhodes House

Join us at Rhodes House for the opening of our Artist in Residence Rebecca Korang's exhibition on Black poppies (& Other seeds).

Scholars' Library: Jaz Brisack on 'Get on the Job and Organize'

Open to All

22 October 2025

Scholars' Library: Jaz Brisack on 'Get on the Job and Organize'

Join Jaz Brisack as they discuss their book on a compelling, stirring narrative of the Starbucks and Tesla unionization efforts, telling the broader story of the new, nationwide labor movement unfolding in our era of political and social unrest. As one of the exciting new faces of the American Labor Movement, Jaz argues that while workers often organize when their place of work is toxic, it’s equally important to organize when you love your job.

Careers & Pathways Sessions

27 October 2025

Careers & Pathways Sessions

Join us for a range of sessions designed to support you in establishing and navigating your career path while broadening your network. Open to Rhodes Scholars and Alumni, as well as Fellows from the Atlantic, Rise, Mandela and Schmidt communities.

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2025

Open to All

08 November 2025

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2025

At the 2025 Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society, we invite you to critically engage with the concept of abundance, challenge prevailing assumptions, and shape your own vision of the future!

Scholars' Library: Robert McGill on 'Simple Creatures'

Open to All

25 November 2025

Scholars' Library: Robert McGill on 'Simple Creatures'

Join Robert McGill as he discusses the twelve stories in his book 'Simple Creatures', and considers what it means to live with less in the twenty-first century.

Scholars' Library: Maya Shankar on 'The Other Side of Change'

Open to All

27 January 2026

Scholars' Library: Maya Shankar on 'The Other Side of Change'

In our January event, Dr Maya Shankar (Connecticut & New College 2007) will discuss her book The Other Side of Change - Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans.

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.

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Finance & Legal. 5pm UK time

23 May 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Finance & Legal. 5pm UK time

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

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy 6pm UK time

22 May 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy 6pm UK time

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

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy  8.30am UK time

22 May 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy 8.30am UK time

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

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - May 2023

14 May 2023

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - May 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.

SAARS Virtual Alumni Get-Together

10 May 2023

SAARS Virtual Alumni Get-Together

We look forward to engaging with our fellow Rhodes Scholars from constituencies across Africa at the annual virtual get-together.

Scholars' Library: Nina Yancy on 'How the Color Line Bends'

09 May 2023

Scholars' Library: Nina Yancy on 'How the Color Line Bends'

Join with Nina Yancy (Texas & New College 2013) for a conversation on her book: How the Color Line Bends'

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.