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.

PART 1: Science Communications Workshop - The Engaged Researcher: On Page

23 June 2022

PART 1: Science Communications Workshop - The Engaged Researcher: On Page

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

Scholars' Library: With Chisanga Chekwe on 'Zambia: Pathways to Excellence'

22 June 2022

Scholars' Library: With Chisanga Chekwe on 'Zambia: Pathways to Excellence'

Join Chisanga Chekwe (Zambia & Exeter 1976) for a conversation on his book Zambia: Pathways to Excellence Paperback

Boston Drinks Reception

17 June 2022

Boston Drinks Reception

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

New York Drinks Reception

15 June 2022

New York Drinks Reception

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

Drinks with Bob & Dawn in Washington

10 June 2022

Drinks with Bob & Dawn in Washington

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

Film Screening and Talk  ‘Bringing Assad to Justice’

27 May 2022

Film Screening and Talk ‘Bringing Assad to Justice’

The event will be a screening of "Bringing Assad to Justice."

Scholars' Library: A Conversation with Martin Revermann: 'Brecht & Tragedy'

26 May 2022

Scholars' Library: A Conversation with Martin Revermann: 'Brecht & Tragedy'

Join Martin Revermann (Germany & Corpus Christi 1994) for a conversation on his book 'Brecht and Tragedy'

2022 Saïd Rhodes Forum on Syria, Jordan, Lebanon & Palestine (SJLP)

21 May 2022

2022 Saïd Rhodes Forum on Syria, Jordan, Lebanon & Palestine (SJLP)

Join us for the next Saïd - Rhodes Forum on Syria, Jordan, Lebanon & Palestine (SJLP) at Saïd Business School

Mohannad Nasser - Oud performance & drinks reception

20 May 2022

Mohannad Nasser - Oud performance & drinks reception

In preparation for the Saïd Rhodes Forum on Syria, Jordan, Lebanon & Palestine, join Syrian Oudist and composer Mohannad Nasser for an oud performance in Trinity College auditorium.