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.

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

Toronto Drinks Reception

23 June 2022

Toronto Drinks Reception

Join Bob and Dawn on their re-started tour in June 2022