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.

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.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Perth

Scholars Only

02 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Perth

Please join us at this Alumni Reception to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Perth, Australia.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Breakfast in Adelaide

Scholars Only

04 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Breakfast in Adelaide

Please join us at this Alumni Breakfast to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Adelaide.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Melbourne

Scholars Only

05 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Melbourne

Join us at this Alumni Reception to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Melbourne.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Sydney

Scholars Only

09 May 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Sydney

Please join us at this Alumni Reception in Sydney to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni in Australia, as well as recently graduated Scholars participating in the Welcome Home Weekend programme.

Scholars' Library: Katharine Wilkinson on 'Climate Wayfinding: Healing Oursel...

Open to All

13 May 2026

Scholars' Library: Katharine Wilkinson on 'Climate Wayfinding: Healing Oursel...

In our May event, Katharine Wilkinson (Tennessee & Trinity 2006) will discuss her latest book, Climate Wayfinding: Healing Ourselves and the Planet We Call Home.

Futures For Africa: An AfOx and Rhodes Trust Careers Evening

Scholars Only

13 May 2026

Futures For Africa: An AfOx and Rhodes Trust Careers Evening

An evening for Scholars considering professional futures in Africa after Oxford. In collaboration with AfOx and the Rhodes Trust’s Early Careers Launchpad, the event offers a peer-centred space to explore whether, when, and how to return. Featuring a panel discussion, a workshop on managing “squiggly” career paths, and networking opportunities throughout.

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

Open to All

17 May 2026

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

Visit Rhodes House and explore our artworks.

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

Open to All

21 May 2026

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

You are warmly invited to join us for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Rhodes House with our Head Gardener, Neil Wigfield.

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 2 September

02 September 2023

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 2 September

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.

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.