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.

Beyond the Business Card: Strategic Networking

Scholars Only

21 January 2026

Beyond the Business Card: Strategic Networking

A practical, interactive virtual workshop (held on 21 and 27 January) designed to help you reframe networking as authentic relationship-building, grounded in curiosity, contribution, and consistency.

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.

German Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Scholars Only

28 January 2026

German Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Join the German Rhodes Scholar community on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 17:00-18:00 CET (16:00-17:00 GMT) for a virtual gathering hosted by Ms Dagmar Gaede (Germany & St Hilda's 1993).

CV to Interview: Preparing for Your Next Role

Scholars Only

04 February 2026

CV to Interview: Preparing for Your Next Role

Refine your CV and application approach with this practical workshop (held on 4 and 10 February). Learn what recruiters look for, how to present your experience clearly, and leave with a personalised action plan and greater confidence.

AI in Education: Risks, Innovation and Morality

Open to All

04 February 2026

AI in Education: Risks, Innovation and Morality

Join us as we discuss the topical issue of AI and its impact on education at all levels.

Sector Connect: Environment

Scholars Only

05 February 2026

Sector Connect: Environment

During this virtual event, we will explore emerging trends, pressing challenges, and future opportunities in the environmental field. Whether you are currently working in the environmental space or bring related experience from another sector, this informal gathering offers a valuable space to exchange ideas.

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

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.

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.

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

Global Impact Day Volunteering Day

06 December 2022

Global Impact Day Volunteering Day

Support local charities with challenges they face. Global Impact Day is a new initiative from the Lifelong Programmes team at the Rhodes Trust, where the community of the Rhodes Trust, and its partners, are invited to undertake a day of volunteering over the month of December to help support local and global charities and causes.

Scholars' Library: Sarah  Stewart Johnson - 'The Sirens of Mars

29 November 2022

Scholars' Library: Sarah Stewart Johnson - 'The Sirens of Mars

Join Sarah Stewart Johnson (Kentucky & Magdalen 2001) for a conversation on her book: 'The Sirens of Mars'

Alumni Brunch in Singapore

26 November 2022

Alumni Brunch in Singapore

Informal brunch for alumni in Singapore on 26 November. Venue to be advised.

Annual Dinner of the Association of German Rhodes Scholars

25 November 2022

Annual Dinner of the Association of German Rhodes Scholars

Meet and welcome the newly elected German Rhodes Scholars at our Annual Meeting & Dinner in Berlin. Welcoming the new Rhodes Scholars has become a wonderful tradition of our group over the years and we really look forward to this event. So it is with great pleasure that we invite you to the Annual Meeting and Dinner of the Association of German Rhodes Scholars.

2022 Rhodes Technology & Society Forum

12 November 2022

2022 Rhodes Technology & Society Forum

Join us for the inaugural hybrid Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society at the Institute of Engineering and Technology in London

Scholars' Library: Carl Marci - 'Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age'

26 October 2022

Scholars' Library: Carl Marci - 'Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age'

Join Carl Marci (Pennsylvania & St Catherine's 1991) for a conversation on his book: 'Rewired: Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age'