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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 2025

Open to All

22 May 2025

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2025

Join us for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Rhodes House with our Head Gardener, Neil Wigfield.

Scholars' Library: Mary Anne Franks on 'Fearless Speech'

Open to All

23 July 2025

Scholars' Library: Mary Anne Franks on 'Fearless Speech'

Join Mary Anne Franks as she discusses the controversial topic of freedom of speech. As she urges us to reevaluate the legal precedents and uses of the First Amendment, 'Fearless Speech' is a revelatory new argument that urges us to reimagine what our society could look like.

Scholars' Library: Daniel Porterfield on 'Mindset Matters'

Open to All

20 August 2025

Scholars' Library: Daniel Porterfield on 'Mindset Matters'

In Mindset Matters, Daniel R. Porterfield advances a powerful new argument about the value of residential undergraduate education and its role in developing growth mindsets among students.

Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

Scholars Only

19 September 2025

Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

To kick of the University of Oxford's annual Meeting Minds programme join us at Rhodes House for a reception and dinner on 19 September, hosted by the Warden, Sir Rick Trainor (Rhode Island & Merton 1970).

AARS Bon Voyage 2025

Alumni Association Event

27 September 2025

AARS Bon Voyage 2025

Save the Date! The 2025 AARS Bon Voyage Weekend Dinner will take place on Saturday 27 September in Washington DC.

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2025

27 September 2025

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2025

The Canadian Association of Rhodes Scholars (CARS) is pleased to invite the Canadian Rhodes community to help welcome the 2023 Canadian Rhodes Scholars-elect as they head off to Oxford.

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.

Save the Date: Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society

Open to All

08 November 2025

Save the Date: Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society

Save the Date! The 2025 edition will take place on Saturday 8 November. We look forward to seeing you in Oxford, or online!

Sector Connect: Business and Entrepreneurship (1pm GMT/3pm SAST/6:30pm IST/11...

Scholars Only

13 February 2025

Sector Connect: Business and Entrepreneurship (1pm GMT/3pm SAST/6:30pm IST/11...

Join us for an exciting networking and small-group discussion featuring; Meghana Narayan (India & Oriel 2000), Jeffrey Fasegha (Prairies & Jesus 2021) and Thomas Brennan (Diocesan College, Rondebosch & Keble 2004). Our co-hosts will be hosting parallel breakout rooms looking at trends and challenges in business and entrepreneurship.

Fix it Forward: Ideas to Impact

Scholars Only

30 January 2025

Fix it Forward: Ideas to Impact

Join us on for an evening in January to take part in our creative problem-solving event where the Rhodes community teams up with local charities to identify and innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Regardless of discipline or expertise, all are invited to come and engage in blue sky thinking and ideate together! Read more on our registration page.

Responding to the Climate Emergency: the Impact of Colonialism and Racism

Open to All

29 January 2025

Responding to the Climate Emergency: the Impact of Colonialism and Racism

Join us as we consider the ongoing legacy of colonialism and impact of racism on communities who now face climate catastrophe.

Rhodes House Art Tours January 2025

Open to All

27 January 2025

Rhodes House Art Tours January 2025

Join us for an interactive slow art tour of the Entangled exhibition at Rhodes House.

Scholars' Library: David Bock on 'The Diary of A Reluctant Atheist'

Open to All

23 January 2025

Scholars' Library: David Bock on 'The Diary of A Reluctant Atheist'

Join David Bock as he talks about his journey from atheism to faith through a series of encounters that force him to reconsider his view of the world, religion and the nature of human knowledge!

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