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.

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.

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.