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.

Lecture and Talk with Hon. Dr. Nigel Clarke

27 April 2023

Lecture and Talk with Hon. Dr. Nigel Clarke

Join Hon. Dr. Nigel Clarke for a lecture on Big Lessons from a Small Country: Jamaica’s Economic Transformation – A Work in Progress.

Newfoundland and Labrador Lunch Gathering

21 April 2023

Newfoundland and Labrador Lunch Gathering

Join Rhodes Scholar Dr. S Ann Colbourne (Newfoundland & Corpus Christi 1980 and Co-Chair, Rhodes Society) to share Oxford memories, hear updates from Rhodes and learn how you can engage in the next chapter of the Scholarships. Partners welcome to attend. Kindly RSVP to Pamela at pamela.chang@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk by 14 April. Please advise any dietary restrictions and if you have any accessibility needs.

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'