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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.

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Scholars Only

10 September 2026

Entrepreneurs Mixer

The event will open with remarks by Carina Hong (China & Hertford 2022), Founder and CEO of Axiom Math, which is working to unite AI, programming languages, and mathematics into a single system for discovery. Small-group networking in breakout rooms will follow, where you'll have the chance to connect with fellow entrepreneurs in the Rhodes community.

Oxford Open Doors 2026

Open to All

12 September 2026

Oxford Open Doors 2026

Visit Rhodes House and explore the exhibitions in our art gallery, join a guided tour or stroll through the beautiful gardens.

2026 Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

Scholars Only

18 September 2026

2026 Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

All Scholars are warmly invited to a Reception and Dinner at Rhodes House in Oxford on Friday, 18 September, to kick off the start of the University of Oxford's Meeting Minds weekend.

Save the Date: AARS Bon Voyage

Alumni Association Event

24 September 2026

Save the Date: AARS Bon Voyage

Keep your diaries free for this yearly celebration in Washington DC hosted by the Association of American Rhodes Scholars as Scholars Elect head to Oxford!

2026 CARS Sailing Dinner

Alumni Association Event

26 September 2026

2026 CARS Sailing Dinner

The Canadian Association of Rhodes Scholars invites you to the 2026 Sailing Dinner. Join to send the 2026 Canadian Rhodes Scholars-Elect off to Oxford!

Show Me Why You Love Home Exhibition Launch, Rhodes House

Open to All

13 October 2026

Show Me Why You Love Home Exhibition Launch, Rhodes House

Join us for the opening of our latest exhibition, Show Me Why You Love Home, featuring artworks by Rhodes Scholars, Atlantic Fellows and Schmidt Science Fellows.

Medicine and Faith: a career and a life with Dr Ben Doolittle

Scholars Only

15 October 2026

Medicine and Faith: a career and a life with Dr Ben Doolittle

Join Dr Benjamin Doolittle, MD, MA Div, Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics and Divinity, and Director of the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at Yale, for a career seminar on the intersection of religion, medicine and human flourishing.

1966 Class Reunion

Scholars Only

16 October 2026

1966 Class Reunion

We are delighted to welcome the Rhodes Class of 1966 to Oxford for their 60th Anniversary!

Careers and Pathways Programme 2026

19 October 2026

Careers and Pathways Programme 2026

Connecting individuals navigating their next professional steps after Oxford with Rhodes Alumni, who offer candid reflections on their careers across a range of sectors through a series of panel discussions.

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up'

Open to All

26 March 2026

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up'

In our March event, Jonathan Tepper (North Carolina & Christ Church 1998) will discuss his memoir of love, loss and addiction, Shooting Up.

SAARS Drinks Reception for Alumni, Cape Town

Alumni Association Event

26 March 2026

SAARS Drinks Reception for Alumni, Cape Town

The Southern African Association of Rhodes Scholars (SAARS) invites you to an alumni drinks reception in Cape Town, where you will be able to meet and reconnect with fellow Scholars.

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.