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.

Your Personal Brand and Professional Identity

Scholars Only

11 March 2026

Your Personal Brand and Professional Identity

This interactive virtual workshop aims to help participants understand, shape, and communicate their professional identity with clarity and intention. You’ll explore your values, strengths, and purpose, craft an authentic identity statement, and identify practical steps to align how you’re perceived with the impact you want to make. Choose one of the two available dates under the Workshop Dates tab on the Booking site.

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Scholars Only

12 March 2026

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Join us for a virtual networking session and discussion hosted by the Rhodes Entrepreneurs Circle and the Early Career Launchpad. The event will open with remarks by Charles Conn (Massachusetts & Balliol 1983) in conversation with a Scholar in Residence.

Pathways Back To Africa virtual event

Scholars Only

13 March 2026

Pathways Back To Africa virtual event

Join us for the first 'Pathways Back to Africa' virtual event, which aims to strengthen collaboration between the Rhodes Trust, Commonwealth and Chevening UK alumni networks, and South Africa’s development ecosystem. We will be exploring how international education and global experience can translate into meaningful impact, and what it means to build a future on the African continent.

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up'

Open to All

26 March 2026

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up'

In our March event, Jonathan Tepper (North Carolina & Christ Church 1998) will discuss his memoir of love, loss and addiction, Shooting Up.

Mentor Connect: A New Mentoring Platform

Scholars Only

02 April 2026

Mentor Connect: A New Mentoring Platform

Mentor Connect (MC), created by the Rhodes Trust with the Atlantic Institute and Rise, connects mentors and mentees across our global networks. Join a virtual launch call to see the platform in action, hear community reflections, and explore intelligent matching, one-to-one and structured mentoring. Register for the session that suits you.

Communicating with Confidence & Influence

Scholars Only

08 April 2026

Communicating with Confidence & Influence

Interactive workshop delivering tools to communicate confidently, listen, adapt styles, and influence effectively at work.

Scholars' Library: Khameer Kidia on 'Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western M...

Open to All

16 April 2026

Scholars' Library: Khameer Kidia on 'Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western M...

In our April event, Khameer Kidia (Zimbabwe & St Hugh's 2011) will discuss his new book, Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Health Care for Everyone.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Berlin

Scholars Only

18 April 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Berlin

Join us at this Alumni Reception in Berlin to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni from, and residing in, Germany and Europe more widely, as well as recently graduated Scholars participating in the Welcome Home Weekend programme.

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.

Edmonton Rhodes Reception

27 August 2023

Edmonton Rhodes Reception

Sunday, August 27, 2023 Dr. Ann Colbourne (Newfoundland & Corpus Christi 1980) and David Jones (Alberta & Balliol 1970) invite you to a reception for Rhodes Scholars in the Edmonton area

SAARS Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference 2023

26 August 2023

SAARS Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference 2023

SAARS is delighted to be hosting an in-person Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference in Cape Town.

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.