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.

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:  Joy Buolamwini on 'Unmasking AI'

Open to All

04 December 2025

Scholars' Library: Joy Buolamwini on 'Unmasking AI'

Join us as Dr Joy Buolamini uncovers what she calls "the coded gaze"- the evidence of encoded discrimination and exclusion in tech products - and how she galvanized the movement to prevent AI harms by founding the Algorithmic Justice League.

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.

Scholars' Library: Randal Pinkett on 'Campus CEO'

Open to All

25 February 2026

Scholars' Library: Randal Pinkett on 'Campus CEO'

Join Dr Randal Pinkett as he discusses his book - 'The Campus CEO' - that walks any would-be entrepreneur through all the necessary steps to launching a profitable, campus-based business, while simultaneously achieving academic success

1976 Class Reunion

Scholars Only

19 June 2026

1976 Class Reunion

The Class of 1979 is cordially invited to join us at Rhodes House to celebrate your 50th Anniversary!

1981 Class Reunion

Scholars Only

06 September 2026

1981 Class Reunion

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

50 Years of Rhodes Women

24 June 2027

50 Years of Rhodes Women

Do add the celebration of 50 Years of Rhodes Women to your diaries! We are thrilled to be celebrating this fantastic occasion at Rhodes House and beyond, and look forward to sharing more about the programme closer to the time.

Calgary Rhodes Reception

24 August 2023

Calgary Rhodes Reception

Thursday, August 24, 2023 Join us for an social gathering in Calgary to (re)connect with fellow Rhodes Scholars, share Oxford memories, hear updates from Rhodes and learn how you can engage in the next chapter of the Scholarships.

Scholars' Library: Subhashish Bhadra on Caged Tiger

22 August 2023

Scholars' Library: Subhashish Bhadra on Caged Tiger

Join Subhashish Bhadra (India & Magdalen 2014) for a conversation on his book: 'Caged Tiger'

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 19 August

19 August 2023

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 19 August

In celebration of 120 years of the Rhodes Scholarship, and to mark our reopening after a major refurbishment, we’ve installed exhibitions by leading artists at Rhodes House. ‘The World Reimagined’, ‘I Am Because We Are’ and ‘Living with the Legacy of Cecil John Rhodes’ have been created to stimulate thinking and debate, to encourage us to reflect on the Rhodes Scholarship, a complex and difficult past, a vibrant present and a future full of hope.

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 12 August

12 August 2023

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 12 August

In celebration of 120 years of the Rhodes Scholarship, and to mark our reopening after a major refurbishment, we’ve installed exhibitions by leading artists at Rhodes House. ‘The World Reimagined’, ‘I Am Because We Are’ and ‘Living with the Legacy of Cecil John Rhodes’ have been created to stimulate thinking and debate, to encourage us to reflect on the Rhodes Scholarship, a complex and difficult past, a vibrant present and a future full of hope.

Scholars' Library: Mark Abley on 'Strange Bewildering Time'

19 July 2023

Scholars' Library: Mark Abley on 'Strange Bewildering Time'

Join Mark Abley (Saskatchewan & St John's 1975) for a conversation on his book: Strange Bewildering Time'

Rhodes Trust 120th Anniversary Event 2023

29 June 2023

Rhodes Trust 120th Anniversary Event 2023

We are looking forward to welcoming the community to the Rhodes Trust's 120th Anniversary event; 29 June 2023 to 1 July 2023.

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - June 2023

11 June 2023

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - June 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 Trust Town Hall - Partnerships. 8.30am UK time

05 June 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Partnerships. 8.30am UK time

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

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.