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.

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

Open to All

17 May 2026

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2026

Visit Rhodes House and explore our artworks.

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.

Boston Rhodes Scholars in Healthcare

Scholars Only

26 May 2026

Boston Rhodes Scholars in Healthcare

The Rhodes Trust is thrilled to partner with the American Association of Rhodes Scholars (AARS) to host this event! This will be a great opportunity to connect casually with new and old friends who live in the Boston area and are working in healthcare.

Sector Connect: Law

Scholars Only

27 May 2026

Sector Connect: Law

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

Law School and Legal Careers: Paths, Preparation, and Possibilities

Scholars Only

29 May 2026

Law School and Legal Careers: Paths, Preparation, and Possibilities

We are pleased to invite you to Law School and Legal Careers: Paths, Preparation, and Possibilities, an informal conversation with Nick Allard (New York & Merton 1974), a leading figure in U.S. legal education.

Interview Mastery: Presenting Your Experience with Confidence

Scholars Only

02 June 2026

Interview Mastery: Presenting Your Experience with Confidence

As a Rhodes Scholar, you bring intellectual distinction and composure. This workshop helps you translate those strengths into clear, credible professional impact, demonstrating evidence, judgement, and confidence in interviews.

Africa Forward: A Rhodes Alumni convening in partnership with AfOx

Scholars Only

09 June 2026

Africa Forward: A Rhodes Alumni convening in partnership with AfOx

In partnership with the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx), and as part of AfOx's 10th anniversary celebrations, the Rhodes Trust is thrilled to bring together African Rhodes Scholars from across generations to Oxford.

Scholars' Library: Michelle Gavin on The 'Age of Change'

Open to All

09 June 2026

Scholars' Library: Michelle Gavin on The 'Age of Change'

In our June event, Michelle Gavin (Arizona & Lincoln 1996) will discuss her latest book, The Age of Change: How Urban Youth Are Transforming African Politics.

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!

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.

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.

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.

SAARS Drinks Reception for Alumni, Cape Town

Alumni Association Event

26 March 2026

SAARS Drinks Reception for Alumni, Cape Town

The Southern African Association of Rhodes Scholars (SAARS) invites you to an alumni drinks reception in Cape Town, where you will be able to meet and reconnect with fellow Scholars.

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.

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.

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.

International Women’s Day Virtual Panel: Mentorship, Missteps, and Meaningful...

Scholars Only

09 March 2026

International Women’s Day Virtual Panel: Mentorship, Missteps, and Meaningful...

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the Early Careers Launchpad and Rhodes Scholars in Residence are hosting an intimate panel discussion focussed on mentorship, missteps, and decisions “wrong on paper but right in life”, exploring how shared wisdom, values, and learning shape purposeful careers.

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