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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.

Scholars' Library: T. A. Barron on 'Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curio...

Open to All

13 August 2026

Scholars' Library: T. A. Barron on 'Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curio...

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.

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Scholars Only

10 September 2026

Entrepreneurs Mixer

The event will open with remarks by Carina Hong (China & Hertford 2022), Founder and CEO of Axiom Math, which is working to unite AI, programming languages, and mathematics into a single system for discovery. Small-group networking in breakout rooms will follow, where you'll have the chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs in the Rhodes community.

Oxford Open Doors 2026

Open to All

12 September 2026

Oxford Open Doors 2026

Visit Rhodes House and explore the exhibitions in our art gallery, join a guided tour or stroll through the beautiful gardens.

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.

Save the Date: AARS Bon Voyage

Alumni Association Event

24 September 2026

Save the Date: AARS Bon Voyage

Keep your diaries free for this yearly celebration in Washington DC hosted by the Association of American Rhodes Scholars as Scholars Elect head to Oxford!

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.

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'.