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.

Scholars' Library: Sara Bronin on 'Key to the City'

Open to All

30 April 2025

Scholars' Library: Sara Bronin on 'Key to the City'

Join Professor Sara Bronin as she demystifies the power of zoning; an inscrutable organizing force in our lives and invites us to see zoning as a revolutionary vehicle for change!

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.

Halifax Reception

Scholars Only

09 May 2025

Halifax Reception

Join us for an evening reception in Halifax to meet fellow Rhodes Scholars.

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)

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!

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!

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.

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.

San Francisco Reception for Scholars in Healthcare Technology & Investment

Scholars Only

14 January 2025

San Francisco Reception for Scholars in Healthcare Technology & Investment

We are thrilled to host a reception in San Francisco for Rhodes Scholars in healthcare technology and investment! As in years past, this gathering coincides with the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference and will be a great opportunity to connect casually with new and old friends who live in the Bay Area or are in town for the conference.

Rhodes Newfoundland and Labrador Holiday Gathering 2024

Alumni Association Event

29 December 2024

Rhodes Newfoundland and Labrador Holiday Gathering 2024

Hosted by CARS, join us for a Newfoundland gathering of Rhodes Scholars to celebrate the holiday season. Register via Rhodes Connect or email Pam (pamela.chang@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk) to RSVP.

Scholars' Library: Nadine Pinede on 'When the Mapou Sings'

Open to All

12 December 2024

Scholars' Library: Nadine Pinede on 'When the Mapou Sings'

Join Nadine Pinede as she discusses and reads from her book that blends first love and political intrigue with a quest for justice and self-determination in 1930s Haiti!

RSiB Winter Drinks

Alumni Association Event

29 November 2024

RSiB Winter Drinks

RSiB warmly invites all Rhodes Scholars in Britain to join on Friday 29 November for Winter Drinks in London

Scholars' Library: Eric Redman on the 'Kawika Wong Mystery Series'

Open to All

12 November 2024

Scholars' Library: Eric Redman on the 'Kawika Wong Mystery Series'

In our November event, Eric Redman (Washington & Magdalen 1970) will discuss the books from his Kawika Wong Mystery Series: 'Bones of Hilo' and 'Death in Hilo'.

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2024

Open to All

02 November 2024

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2024

There are a multitude of reasons to be optimistic about the future; the third annual Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society will bring together visionaries from the realms of science, technology, arts, and social innovation to discuss ground-breaking developments that paint a hopeful picture of tomorrow. Join us at Rhodes House or online on 2 November.

Film Screening: Paving the Way - Pavilion Maxwell Alexandre

Open to All

30 October 2024

Film Screening: Paving the Way - Pavilion Maxwell Alexandre

Join us for a film screening and discussion with director Sylvia Morgado de Queiroz on diversifying audiences in museums and galleries

2024 Philadelphia Scholar Reception

Scholars Only

23 October 2024

2024 Philadelphia Scholar Reception

You are warmly invited to join the Rhodes community for informal drinks and hors d'oeuvres in Philadelphia. Spouses and partners welcome.

Sector Connect: Government and the Public Sector (1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET)

Scholars Only

17 October 2024

Sector Connect: Government and the Public Sector (1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET)

Join us for a timely panel discussion featuring Tom McMillen (Maryland & University 1974) and David Vitter (Louisiana & Magdalen 1983) on trends and challenges in government. This conversation will be followed by networking breakouts for Rhodes Scholars in government and public service.