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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: 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: 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.

Pathways Back To Africa virtual event

Scholars Only

13 March 2026

Pathways Back To Africa virtual event

Join us for the first 'Pathways Back to Africa' virtual event, which aims to strengthen collaboration between the Rhodes Trust, Commonwealth and Chevening UK alumni networks, and South Africa’s development ecosystem. We will be exploring how international education and global experience can translate into meaningful impact, and what it means to build a future on the African continent.

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Scholars Only

12 March 2026

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Join us for a virtual networking session and discussion hosted by the Rhodes Entrepreneurs Circle and the Early Career Launchpad. The event will open with remarks by Charles Conn (Massachusetts & Balliol 1983) in conversation with a Scholar in Residence.

Your Personal Brand and Professional Identity

Scholars Only

11 March 2026

Your Personal Brand and Professional Identity

This interactive virtual workshop aims to help participants understand, shape, and communicate their professional identity with clarity and intention. You’ll explore your values, strengths, and purpose, craft an authentic identity statement, and identify practical steps to align how you’re perceived with the impact you want to make. Choose one of the two available dates under the Workshop Dates tab on the Booking site.

International Women’s Day Virtual Panel: Mentorship, Missteps, and Meaningful...

Scholars Only

09 March 2026

International Women’s Day Virtual Panel: Mentorship, Missteps, and Meaningful...

To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the Early Careers Launchpad and Rhodes Scholars in Residence are hosting an intimate panel discussion focussed on mentorship, missteps, and decisions “wrong on paper but right in life”, exploring how shared wisdom, values, and learning shape purposeful careers.

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).