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.

Scholars' Library: In Conversation with Greg Pak on  his comics

20 April 2023

Scholars' Library: In Conversation with Greg Pak on his comics

Join Greg Pak (Texas & Hertford 1991) for a conversation on his comic books.

Drinks Reception with the Warden - Perth

17 April 2023

Drinks Reception with the Warden - Perth

Please join us for drinks with the Warden in Perth.

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - April 2023

16 April 2023

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - April 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 Policy Summit: Creating a Positive Legacy from the Pandemic

14 April 2023

Rhodes Policy Summit: Creating a Positive Legacy from the Pandemic

Join us for the inaugural hybrid Policy Summit on Pandemic Preparedness either online or in Westminster, Central London.

Link - Rhodes Scholars in London

28 March 2023

Link - Rhodes Scholars in London

Please join us for an evening of drinks and networking, with a featured talk by Nader Mousavizadeh (Denmark and Christ Church 1992).

Chicago Rhodes Scholar Reception

24 March 2023

Chicago Rhodes Scholar Reception

The Rhodes Trust and John Morrison (New Mexico & University 1955) cordially invite you to join us for a special Rhodes Scholar Reception in Chicago.

Scholars' Library: Henriette Lazaridis on 'Terra Nova'

22 March 2023

Scholars' Library: Henriette Lazaridis on 'Terra Nova'

Join Henriette Lazaridis (Vermont & St Hugh's 1982) for a conversation on her book: 'Terra Nova'

ARSA National Dinner

18 March 2023

ARSA National Dinner

ARSA is pleased to announce that its 2023 National Dinner will be held in Sydney on the evening of Saturday, 18 March 2023.

Alumni Drinks Party for the Warden

15 March 2023

Alumni Drinks Party for the Warden

An event to welcome the Warden to Cape Town, South Africa.