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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.

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

Open to All

21 May 2026

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

You are warmly invited to join us for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Rhodes House with our Head Gardener, Neil Wigfield.

1976 Class Reunion

Scholars Only

19 June 2026

1976 Class Reunion

The Class of 1976 is cordially invited to join us at Rhodes House to celebrate your 50th Anniversary!

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in San Francisco

Scholars Only

27 June 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in San Francisco

Join us at this Alumni Reception in San Francisco to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni from, and residing in San Francisco and North America more widely, as well as recently graduated Scholars participating in the Welcome Home Weekend programme.

Scholars' Library: Nandini Das on 'This Little World'

Open to All

09 July 2026

Scholars' Library: Nandini Das on 'This Little World'

In our July event, Nandini Das (India & University 1997) will discuss her latest book, This Little World A New History of Tudor and Stuart England

Scholars' Library: T. A. Barron on 'Naming Nature'

Open to All

13 August 2026

Scholars' Library: T. A. Barron on 'Naming Nature'

In our August event, T. A. Barron (Colorado & Balliol 1974) will discuss his latest book, Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers.

Class of 1981 Reunion

Scholars Only

04 September 2026

Class of 1981 Reunion

The Class of 1981 is cordially invited to join us at Rhodes House to celebrate your 45th Anniversary!

2026 ACRS Bon Voyage

Alumni Association Event

05 September 2026

2026 ACRS Bon Voyage

Save the date for the 2026 Bon Voyage for the China Scholars elect, run by the Association of Chinese Rhodes Scholars (ACRS) in Beijing. More information and registration coming soon.

Save the Date: SAARS Bon Voyage Dinner

Alumni Association Event

16 September 2026

Save the Date: SAARS Bon Voyage Dinner

Keep your diaries free for this yearly celebration hosted by the Southern African Association of Rhodes Scholars as Scholars Elect head to Oxford!

2026 Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

Scholars Only

18 September 2026

2026 Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

All Scholars are warmly invited to a Reception and Dinner at Rhodes House in Oxford on Friday, 18 September, to kick off the start of the University of Oxford's Meeting Minds weekend.

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy 6pm UK time

22 May 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy 6pm UK time

Find out about the strategy of the Rhodes Trust in this session led by Warden Elizabeth Kiss.

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy  8.30am UK time

22 May 2023

Rhodes Trust Town Hall - Strategy 8.30am UK time

Find out about the strategy of the Rhodes Trust in this session led by Warden Elizabeth Kiss.

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - May 2023

14 May 2023

CARS Second Sunday dialogue series - May 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.

SAARS Virtual Alumni Get-Together

10 May 2023

SAARS Virtual Alumni Get-Together

We look forward to engaging with our fellow Rhodes Scholars from constituencies across Africa at the annual virtual get-together.

Scholars' Library: Nina Yancy on 'How the Color Line Bends'

09 May 2023

Scholars' Library: Nina Yancy on 'How the Color Line Bends'

Join with Nina Yancy (Texas & New College 2013) for a conversation on her book: How the Color Line Bends'

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.