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.

San Francisco Healthcare, Tech, and Investment Reception

Scholars Only

13 January 2026

San Francisco Healthcare, Tech, and Investment Reception

Join us on January 13 for an evening of networking and connection in San Francisco! The Rhodes Trust is thrilled to host a reception in San Francisco for Rhodes Scholars in healthcare, technology, and investment.

Beyond the Business Card: Strategic Networking

Scholars Only

21 January 2026

Beyond the Business Card: Strategic Networking

A practical, interactive virtual workshop (held on 21 and 27 January) designed to help you reframe networking as authentic relationship-building, grounded in curiosity, contribution, and consistency.

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.

CV to Interview: Preparing for Your Next Role

Scholars Only

04 February 2026

CV to Interview: Preparing for Your Next Role

A practical, interactive virtual workshop (held on 4 and 10 February) designed to equip you with practical strategies for crafting compelling CVs and cover letters that stand out in competitive job markets.

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

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!

1981 Class Reunion

Scholars Only

06 September 2026

1981 Class Reunion

The Class of 1981 is cordially invited to join us at Rhodes House to celebrate your 45th Anniversary!

50 Years of Rhodes Women

24 June 2027

50 Years of Rhodes Women

Do add the celebration of 50 Years of Rhodes Women to your diaries! We are thrilled to be celebrating this fantastic occasion at Rhodes House and beyond, and look forward to sharing more about the programme closer to the time.

Rhodes Ottawa Spring Social

Scholars Only

04 June 2025

Rhodes Ottawa Spring Social

We’re bringing the Rhodes community together in Ottawa! Join us on 4 June to meet other local Rhodes Scholars.

Australian Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Scholars Only

29 May 2025

Australian Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

We warmly invite all generations of Scholars living in or elected from Australia to join us for an opportunity to reconnect, meet new Scholars, and hear what is happening at Rhodes House.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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)

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.