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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.

Halifax Reception

Scholars Only

09 May 2025

Halifax Reception

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

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!

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - South Africa

Scholars Only

05 April 2025

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - South Africa

All Rhodes Scholars are invited to join us for a reception in Cape Town to welcome recent Scholars into the Alumni community!

Investing in African and Black-Owned and Led Businesses: Fostering Connections

Scholars Only

02 April 2025

Investing in African and Black-Owned and Led Businesses: Fostering Connections

Coming to the Skoll World Forum? We are delighted to invite you to an interactive discussion and networking session at Rhodes House celebrating the impact of Black and African entrepreneurs globally.

SAARS Johannesburg Alumni Reception

Alumni Association Event

02 April 2025

SAARS Johannesburg Alumni Reception

The Southern African Association of Rhodes Scholars (SAARS) invites you to an Alumni drinks party in Johannesburg, where you will be able to meet and engage with the new Warden and reconnect with fellow Scholars and friends!

Scholars' Library: Elizabeth (Elle) Leane on 'South Pole: Nature and Culture'

Open to All

26 March 2025

Scholars' Library: Elizabeth (Elle) Leane on 'South Pole: Nature and Culture'

Join Elizabeth Leane as she discusses and explores the important challenges that the 'strange' South Pole poses to humanity.

Lunch for Rhodes Women in New York City

Scholars Only

19 March 2025

Lunch for Rhodes Women in New York City

Please join us for a casual lunch to celebrate Women in the Rhodes Scholarship on Wednesday, March 19 in New York City. We will gather in community to share updates and ideas around the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Women in the Rhodes Scholarship. We are pleased to be hosted by the Chair of the Rhodes Society, Ann Colbourne (Newfoundland & Corpus Christi).

An Evening to Celebrate the Rhodes Scholarships in India

Scholars Only

18 March 2025

An Evening to Celebrate the Rhodes Scholarships in India

We invite you to join in fellowship with fellow NYC-based Scholars and friends and celebrate the election of a 6th Rhodes Scholar in India in 2024. We’re looking forward to continuing to grow the Scholarships in India in the years ahead, and to joining together to envision the next chapter of the Scholarships.

Roundtable discussion of Entangled: Reflections on memory-making with and aga...

Open to All

11 March 2025

Roundtable discussion of Entangled: Reflections on memory-making with and aga...

Join our webinar roundtable discussion on the exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists Reflect on Colonialism, Monuments, & Memory, currently on display at Rhodes House.