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.

Boston Rhodes Scholars in Healthcare

Scholars Only

26 May 2026

Boston Rhodes Scholars in Healthcare

The Rhodes Trust is thrilled to partner with the American Association of Rhodes Scholars (AARS) to host this event! This will be a great opportunity to connect casually with new and old friends who live in the Boston area and are working in healthcare.

Sector Connect: Law

Scholars Only

27 May 2026

Sector Connect: Law

During this virtual event, we will explore emerging trends, pressing challenges, and future opportunities in the law sector. Whether you are currently working in law or bring related experience from another sector, this informal gathering offers a valuable space to exchange ideas.

Law School and Legal Careers: Paths, Preparation, and Possibilities

Scholars Only

29 May 2026

Law School and Legal Careers: Paths, Preparation, and Possibilities

We are pleased to invite you to Law School and Legal Careers: Paths, Preparation, and Possibilities, an informal conversation with Nick Allard (New York & Merton 1974), a leading figure in U.S. legal education.

Interview Mastery: Presenting Your Experience with Confidence

Scholars Only

02 June 2026

Interview Mastery: Presenting Your Experience with Confidence

As a Rhodes Scholar, you bring intellectual distinction and composure. This workshop helps you translate those strengths into clear, credible professional impact, demonstrating evidence, judgement, and confidence in interviews.

Scholars' Library: Michelle Gavin on The 'Age of Change'

Open to All

09 June 2026

Scholars' Library: Michelle Gavin on The 'Age of Change'

In our June event, Michelle Gavin (Arizona & Lincoln 1996) will discuss her latest book, The Age of Change: How Urban Youth Are Transforming African Politics.

Africa Forward: A Rhodes Alumni convening in partnership with AfOx

Scholars Only

10 June 2026

Africa Forward: A Rhodes Alumni convening in partnership with AfOx

In partnership with the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx), and as part of AfOx's 10th anniversary celebrations, the Rhodes Trust is thrilled to bring together African Rhodes Scholars from across generations to Oxford.

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: 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

Sector Connect: Environment

Scholars Only

05 February 2026

Sector Connect: Environment

During this virtual event, we will explore emerging trends, pressing challenges, and future opportunities in the environmental field. Whether you are currently working in the environmental space or bring related experience from another sector, this informal gathering offers a valuable space to exchange ideas.

CV to Interview: Preparing for Your Next Role

Scholars Only

04 February 2026

CV to Interview: Preparing for Your Next Role

Refine your CV and application approach with this practical workshop (held on 4 and 10 February). Learn what recruiters look for, how to present your experience clearly, and leave with a personalised action plan and greater confidence.

AI in Education: Risks, Innovation and Morality

Open to All

04 February 2026

AI in Education: Risks, Innovation and Morality

Join us as we discuss the topical issue of AI and its impact on education at all levels.

German Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Scholars Only

28 January 2026

German Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Join the German Rhodes Scholar community on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 17:00-18:00 CET (16:00-17:00 GMT) for a virtual gathering hosted by Ms Dagmar Gaede (Germany & St Hilda's 1993).

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.

Beyond the Business Card: Strategic Networking

Scholars Only

21 January 2026

Beyond the Business Card: Strategic Networking

A practical, interactive virtual workshop (held on 21 and 27 January) designed to help you reframe networking as authentic relationship-building, grounded in curiosity, contribution, and consistency.

San Francisco Healthcare, Tech, and Investment Reception

Scholars Only

13 January 2026

San Francisco Healthcare, Tech, and Investment Reception

Join us on January 13 for an evening of networking and connection in San Francisco! The Rhodes Trust is thrilled to host a reception in San Francisco for Rhodes Scholars in healthcare, technology, and investment.

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.