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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.

Science@Rhodes - Reception and Commemorative Lecture

Scholars Only

09 October 2025

Science@Rhodes - Reception and Commemorative Lecture

Join us for a special evening celebrating the place of science in the Rhodes community and our partnership with Schmidt Science Fellows as we commemorate the seminal 1931 lecture given by Albert Einstein in Rhodes House.

on Black poppies (& Other seeds) Exhibition Launch, Rhodes House

Open to All

20 October 2025

on Black poppies (& Other seeds) Exhibition Launch, Rhodes House

Join us at Rhodes House for the opening of our Artist in Residence Rebecca Korang's exhibition on Black poppies (& Other seeds).

Scholars' Library: Jaz Brisack on 'Get on the Job and Organize'

Open to All

22 October 2025

Scholars' Library: Jaz Brisack on 'Get on the Job and Organize'

Join Jaz Brisack as they discuss their book on a compelling, stirring narrative of the Starbucks and Tesla unionization efforts, telling the broader story of the new, nationwide labor movement unfolding in our era of political and social unrest. As one of the exciting new faces of the American Labor Movement, Jaz argues that while workers often organize when their place of work is toxic, it’s equally important to organize when you love your job.

Careers & Pathways Sessions

27 October 2025

Careers & Pathways Sessions

Join us for a range of sessions designed to support you in establishing and navigating your career path while broadening your network. Open to Rhodes Scholars and Alumni, as well as Fellows from the Atlantic, Rise, Mandela and Schmidt communities.

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2025

Open to All

08 November 2025

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2025

At the 2025 Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society, we invite you to critically engage with the concept of abundance, challenge prevailing assumptions, and shape your own vision of the future!

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: 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.

Australian Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Scholars Only

29 May 2025

Australian Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

We warmly invite all generations of Scholars living in or elected from Australia to join us for an opportunity to reconnect, meet new Scholars, and hear what is happening at Rhodes House.

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - Singapore

Scholars Only

24 May 2025

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - Singapore

All Rhodes Scholars are invited to join us in Singapore for a very special evening at the ArtScience Museum to welcome recent Scholars into the Alumni community.

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2025

Open to All

22 May 2025

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2025

Join us for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Rhodes House with our Head Gardener, Neil Wigfield.

Entrepreneurship Evening in NYC

Scholars Only

20 May 2025

Entrepreneurship Evening in NYC

Please join us for an exciting reception in New York City on May 20! The reception will bring together entrepreneurs in the Rhodes community with founders connected to Inspired Capital​​​​. This event will begin with a panel moderated by Bogdan Knezevic (Prairies & Trinity 2015), with panelists Lucy Deland, Daniel First, and Joyce Meng (Virginia & Balliol 2008). Casual mix and mingle will follow.

Scholars' Library: Devi Sridhar on 'How Not to Die (Too Soon)'

Open to All

19 May 2025

Scholars' Library: Devi Sridhar on 'How Not to Die (Too Soon)'

Join Devi Sridhar as she discusses her book on health and lifespans, which is a vital, transformative guide that shifts the focus from individual responsibility to societal accountability!

Rhodes Film Fora: 'Daughters of Chibok' & 'The Mothers of Chibok'

Open to All

13 May 2025

Rhodes Film Fora: 'Daughters of Chibok' & 'The Mothers of Chibok'

Join us for the screening of the documentary films Mothers of Chibok and The Harvest followed by a post-film discussion on 13 May at Rhodes House!

RSA 2025 National Dinner

Alumni Association Event

10 May 2025

RSA 2025 National Dinner

Join us from 6pm in Melbourne for the annual RSA National Dinner. We will be joined by two speakers; Geoffrey Robertson AO KC (New South Wales & University 1970), and Jennifer Robinson (Australia-at-Large & Balliol 2006)

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2025

Rhodes House will be open to the public as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Drop in and explore our exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists reflect on Colonialism, Monuments & Memory.

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

While visiting Rhodes House for Oxfordshire Artweeks, join us for an interactive art tour of the exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists Reflect on Colonialism, Monuments, & Memory.