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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.

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

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