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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.

Science@Rhodes - Reception and Commemorative Lecture

Scholars Only

09 October 2025

Science@Rhodes - Reception and Commemorative Lecture

Join us for a special evening celebrating the place of science in the Rhodes community and our partnership with Schmidt Science Fellows as we commemorate the seminal 1931 lecture given by Albert Einstein in Rhodes House.

on Black poppies (& Other seeds) Exhibition Launch, Rhodes House

Open to All

20 October 2025

on Black poppies (& Other seeds) Exhibition Launch, Rhodes House

Join us at Rhodes House for the opening of our Artist in Residence Rebecca Korang's exhibition on Black poppies (& Other seeds).

Scholars' Library: Jaz Brisack on 'Get on the Job and Organize'

Open to All

22 October 2025

Scholars' Library: Jaz Brisack on 'Get on the Job and Organize'

Join Jaz Brisack as they discuss their book on a compelling, stirring narrative of the Starbucks and Tesla unionization efforts, telling the broader story of the new, nationwide labor movement unfolding in our era of political and social unrest. As one of the exciting new faces of the American Labor Movement, Jaz argues that while workers often organize when their place of work is toxic, it’s equally important to organize when you love your job.

Careers & Pathways Sessions

27 October 2025

Careers & Pathways Sessions

Join us for a range of sessions designed to support you in establishing and navigating your career path while broadening your network. Open to Rhodes Scholars and Alumni, as well as Fellows from the Atlantic, Rise, Mandela and Schmidt communities.

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2025

Open to All

08 November 2025

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2025

At the 2025 Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society, we invite you to critically engage with the concept of abundance, challenge prevailing assumptions, and shape your own vision of the future!

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: 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: With Jessica Teich on 'The Future Tense of Joy'

28 September 2022

Scholars' Library: With Jessica Teich on 'The Future Tense of Joy'

Join Jessica Teich (Connecticut & Magdalen 1981) and a Fellow Scholar moderator for a conversation on her book 'The Future Tense of Joy'.

Gala Celebration; 75 years in India

24 September 2022

Gala Celebration; 75 years in India

We would be delighted for you to join us at this celebratory event

Scholar Drinks in New Delhi

23 September 2022

Scholar Drinks in New Delhi

Please join us at this event to send off the 2022 cohort from India

Scholars' Library: With Jennifer Davis Michael on 'Dubious Breath'

30 August 2022

Scholars' Library: With Jennifer Davis Michael on 'Dubious Breath'

Join Jennifer Davis Michael (Alabama & Christ Church 1989) for a conversation on her poetry chapbook 'Dubious Breath'

The season of Fringe: A conversation on Playwriting, Directing and Creating

16 August 2022

The season of Fringe: A conversation on Playwriting, Directing and Creating

Join Amy Ng (Hong Kong & Balliol 1997) & Banuta Rubess (Ontario & St Antony's 1978) for a conversation on the impact of culture + the arts

Scholar Drinks in Johannesburg

18 July 2022

Scholar Drinks in Johannesburg

The Warden, Dr Elizabeth Kiss, and Ms Frewyeni Kidane (Rhodes House Director of Advancement & Engagement, International) are visiting South Africa in July and look forward to engaging with Rhodes Scholars in Johannesburg.

Scholars' Library: A Conversation with Gladys Ngetich on 'The PhD Journey'

12 July 2022

Scholars' Library: A Conversation with Gladys Ngetich on 'The PhD Journey'

Join Gladys Ngetich (Kenya & Oriel 2015) for a conversation on her book 'The PhD Journey', her writing journey, and PhD applicant tips

Summer Family Picnic

02 July 2022

Summer Family Picnic

Join us for a summer picnic in Oxford from 11am-3pm on 2 July

PART 2: Science Communications Workshop - The Engaged Researcher: On Screen

30 June 2022

PART 2: Science Communications Workshop - The Engaged Researcher: On Screen

Join a workshop with Simon Clews-Training Facilitator in Engagement & Communication for academics & researchers who want to share their work