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.

SAARS Drinks Party for the Warden in Cape Town

15 March 2023

SAARS Drinks Party for the Warden in Cape Town

Join the Southern African Association of Rhodes Scholars in welcoming the Warden to Cape Town.

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - March 2023

12 March 2023

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - March 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.

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series

12 February 2023

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series

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.

Health: The Human Face of Climate Change

02 February 2023

Health: The Human Face of Climate Change

Presented by AARS but open to Scholars around the world, join in and contribute your own questions and thoughts as our excellent panel considers how health is the human face of climate change!

Scholars' Library: Andrew Sniderman on 'Valley of the Birdtail'

31 January 2023

Scholars' Library: Andrew Sniderman on 'Valley of the Birdtail'

Join Andrew Stobo Sniderman (Québec & Exeter 2008) & Douglas Sanderson for a conversation on their book: 'Valley of the Birdtail'

Newfoundland Happy Hour

28 December 2022

Newfoundland Happy Hour

Join us for a Newfoundland gathering of Rhodes Scholars!

11 December 2022

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series

The CARS Second Sunday gathering enables members of our community to engage in thoughtful, deep, meaningful, supportive, and fun conversation.

Scholars' Library: Christie Hunter-Arscott  on 'Begin Boldly'

08 December 2022

Scholars' Library: Christie Hunter-Arscott on 'Begin Boldly'

Join Christie Hunter-Arscott (Bermuda & Lincoln 2007) for a conversation on her new book: 'Begin Boldly'

Social for Scholars in Healthcare Technology & Investment

07 December 2022

Social for Scholars in Healthcare Technology & Investment

Join us for a roundtable and networking social for Rhodes Scholars in the field of Healthcare Technology & Investment. RSVP to jenna.lincoln@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk