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.

How the Rhodes Scholarships can support your students

05 May 2022

How the Rhodes Scholarships can support your students

With guest speaker Babs Wise (former Director of the Office of University Scholars and Fellows and Faculty Advisor, Duke University) and Louise Dearnley (Director of Selection and Outreach at the Rhodes Trust), chaired by Doyin Atewologun (Dean at the Rhodes Trust). The Rhodes Trust is delighted to invite Higher Education Faculty members and advisors to an open webinar, where we will share information about the Rhodes Scholarships, explain what we look for in applicants, and discuss the wealth of benefits students will gain from undertaking the application process for the Rhodes and other competitive scholarships; even if they don’t ultimately succeed in gaining a Rhodes Scholarship. We encourage applicants from every institution and background so we aim to give you the tools to support and encourage talented students from your institutions to apply for a Rhodes Scholarship and give an insight into the benefits of programmes for students seeking other scholarship opportunities.

Alumni Townhall: Legal Structure, Finances and Fundraising (9am UK time)

04 May 2022

Alumni Townhall: Legal Structure, Finances and Fundraising (9am UK time)

An Alumni Townhall exploring legal structure, finances and fundraising at the Rhodes Trust

Alumni Townhall: Legal Structure, Finances and Fundraising (6pm UK time)

04 May 2022

Alumni Townhall: Legal Structure, Finances and Fundraising (6pm UK time)

An Alumni Townhall exploring legal structure, finances and fundraising at the Rhodes Trust

Alumni Townhall: A Strategic Update on the Rhodes Trust (6PM UK time)

30 April 2022

Alumni Townhall: A Strategic Update on the Rhodes Trust (6PM UK time)

Join Elizabeth Kiss, Warden of the Rhodes Trust, to hear an update on the 125th Strategic plan.

Alumni Townhall: A Strategic Update on the Rhodes Trust (9am UK time)

28 April 2022

Alumni Townhall: A Strategic Update on the Rhodes Trust (9am UK time)

Join Elizabeth Kiss, Warden of the Rhodes Trust, to hear an update on the 125th Strategic plan.

Scholars' Library: In Conversation with Shanti Gamper-Rabindran

20 April 2022

Scholars' Library: In Conversation with Shanti Gamper-Rabindran

Join Shanti Gamper-Rabindran (Malaysia & St Antony's 1994) for a conversation on her book; America's Energy Gamble: People Economy and Planet

Scholars' Library: In Conversation with Ken Kamoche on 'Black Ghosts'

22 March 2022

Scholars' Library: In Conversation with Ken Kamoche on 'Black Ghosts'

Join Ken Kamoche (Kenya & St Catherine's 1988) for a conversation on his Fiction novel 'Black Ghosts'.

A Fireside Chat with Darryl Finkton Jr. (Indiana & Magdalen 2010)

24 February 2022

A Fireside Chat with Darryl Finkton Jr. (Indiana & Magdalen 2010)

Join us for a Conversation with Darryl Finkton Jr. (Indiana & Magdalen 2010)

LGBTQIA+ Community Consultation Sessions (9am UK)

22 February 2022

LGBTQIA+ Community Consultation Sessions (9am UK)

We are thrilled to invite all Scholars to participate in a community consultation session for members of the Rhodes Trust Community