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.

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2025

Rhodes House will be open to the public as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Drop in and explore our exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists reflect on Colonialism, Monuments & Memory.

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

While visiting Rhodes House for Oxfordshire Artweeks, join us for an interactive art tour of the exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists Reflect on Colonialism, Monuments, & Memory.

Halifax Reception

Scholars Only

09 May 2025

Halifax Reception

Join us for an evening reception in Halifax to meet fellow Rhodes Scholars.

RSA 2025 National Dinner

Alumni Association Event

10 May 2025

RSA 2025 National Dinner

Join us from 6pm in Melbourne for the annual RSA National Dinner. We will be joined by two speakers; Geoffrey Robertson AO KC (New South Wales & University 1970), and Jennifer Robinson (Australia-at-Large & Balliol 2006)

Rhodes Film Fora: 'Daughters of Chibok' & 'The Mothers of Chibok'

Open to All

13 May 2025

Rhodes Film Fora: 'Daughters of Chibok' & 'The Mothers of Chibok'

Join us for the screening of the documentary films Mothers of Chibok and The Harvest followed by a post-film discussion on 13 May at Rhodes House!

Scholars' Library: Devi Sridhar on 'How Not to Die (Too Soon)'

Open to All

19 May 2025

Scholars' Library: Devi Sridhar on 'How Not to Die (Too Soon)'

Join Devi Sridhar as she discusses her book on health and lifespans, which is a vital, transformative guide that shifts the focus from individual responsibility to societal accountability!

Entrepreneurship Evening in NYC

Scholars Only

20 May 2025

Entrepreneurship Evening in NYC

Please join us for an exciting reception in New York City on May 20! The reception will bring together entrepreneurs in the Rhodes community with founders connected to Inspired Capital​​​​. This event will begin with a panel moderated by Bogdan Knezevic (Prairies & Trinity 2015), with panelists Lucy Deland, Daniel First, and Joyce Meng (Virginia & Balliol 2008). Casual mix and mingle will follow.

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - Singapore

Scholars Only

24 May 2025

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - Singapore

All Rhodes Scholars are invited to join us in Singapore for a very special evening at the ArtScience Museum to welcome recent Scholars into the Alumni community.

Australian Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Scholars Only

29 May 2025

Australian Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

We warmly invite all generations of Scholars living in or elected from Australia to join us for an opportunity to reconnect, meet new Scholars, and hear what is happening at Rhodes House.

Gala Celebration; 75 years in India

24 September 2022

Gala Celebration; 75 years in India

We would be delighted for you to join us at this celebratory event

Scholar Drinks in New Delhi

23 September 2022

Scholar Drinks in New Delhi

Please join us at this event to send off the 2022 cohort from India

Scholars' Library: With Jennifer Davis Michael on 'Dubious Breath'

30 August 2022

Scholars' Library: With Jennifer Davis Michael on 'Dubious Breath'

Join Jennifer Davis Michael (Alabama & Christ Church 1989) for a conversation on her poetry chapbook 'Dubious Breath'

The season of Fringe: A conversation on Playwriting, Directing and Creating

16 August 2022

The season of Fringe: A conversation on Playwriting, Directing and Creating

Join Amy Ng (Hong Kong & Balliol 1997) & Banuta Rubess (Ontario & St Antony's 1978) for a conversation on the impact of culture + the arts

Scholar Drinks in Johannesburg

18 July 2022

Scholar Drinks in Johannesburg

The Warden, Dr Elizabeth Kiss, and Ms Frewyeni Kidane (Rhodes House Director of Advancement & Engagement, International) are visiting South Africa in July and look forward to engaging with Rhodes Scholars in Johannesburg.

Scholars' Library: A Conversation with Gladys Ngetich on 'The PhD Journey'

12 July 2022

Scholars' Library: A Conversation with Gladys Ngetich on 'The PhD Journey'

Join Gladys Ngetich (Kenya & Oriel 2015) for a conversation on her book 'The PhD Journey', her writing journey, and PhD applicant tips

Summer Family Picnic

02 July 2022

Summer Family Picnic

Join us for a summer picnic in Oxford from 11am-3pm on 2 July

PART 2: Science Communications Workshop - The Engaged Researcher: On Screen

30 June 2022

PART 2: Science Communications Workshop - The Engaged Researcher: On Screen

Join a workshop with Simon Clews-Training Facilitator in Engagement & Communication for academics & researchers who want to share their work

Toronto Drinks Reception

23 June 2022

Toronto Drinks Reception

Join Bob and Dawn on their re-started tour in June 2022