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 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.

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.

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.

Sector Connect: Entrepreneurship (1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET/9:00 pm GMT)

Scholars Only

13 February 2025

Sector Connect: Entrepreneurship (1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET/9:00 pm GMT)

Join us for an exciting networking and small-group discussion featuring Mallory Dwinal-Palisch (Washington & Brasenose 2009), Greg Gunn (Connecticut & Oriel 1992), and Josh Lospinoso (New Jersey & Magdalen 2009) on trends and challenges in entrepreneurship.

Scholars' Library: Keon West on the 'Science of Racism'

Open to All

19 February 2025

Scholars' Library: Keon West on the 'Science of Racism'

Join Professor Keon West as he reveals the effects of racism on our friendships, relationships, healthcare and justice system, and exposes the continued prevalence of racism, and the inadequacy of our many attempts to address it!

The Rise of China: Implications for Global Security

Alumni Association Event

07 March 2025

The Rise of China: Implications for Global Security

The emergence of China as a superpower has created important transpacific security and economic issues. The panel will explore the current status of these issues and likely future scenarios.

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception

Alumni Association Event

08 March 2025

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception

All Rhodes Scholars are invited to join us for a reception hosted by AARS in Washington, D.C., to welcome recent Scholars into the Alumni community.

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.

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!

Toronto Scholar Reception

Scholars Only

01 June 2024

Toronto Scholar Reception

Join us on Saturday 1 June for an evening reception with Dr Elizabeth Kiss, Warden of Rhodes House.

Montreal Scholar Reception

Scholars Only

31 May 2024

Montreal Scholar Reception

Join us on Friday 31 May for an evening reception with Dr Elizabeth Kiss, Warden of Rhodes House.

Scholars' Library: Joseph Nye  on 'A Life in the American Century'

Open to All

30 May 2024

Scholars' Library: Joseph Nye on 'A Life in the American Century'

Join Joseph (New Jersey & Exeter 1958) to discuss power and political leadership, and changes in US academia and government over the years.

2024 SAARS Virtual Alumni Get-Together

Alumni Association Event

22 May 2024

2024 SAARS Virtual Alumni Get-Together

We look forward to engaging with our fellow Rhodes Scholars from constituencies across Africa at the annual virtual get-together.

Oxfordshire Artweeks

12 May 2024

Oxfordshire Artweeks

On Sunday 12 May, Rhodes House will be open to the public as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Guests can explore the art exhibitions and installations at Rhodes House including 'I Am Because We Are' by Nicola Green and Çiknia jonë: Our Girlhood by Elena Gallina.

Rhodes Film Fora | For Tomorrow

Open to All

10 May 2024

Rhodes Film Fora | For Tomorrow

A Screening & discussion of "For Tomorrow" following grassroots innovators dedicated to fighting today's most pressing sustainability issues

Sector Connect: Healthcare (1:00 PM PT/4:00 PM ET)

02 May 2024

Sector Connect: Healthcare (1:00 PM PT/4:00 PM ET)

Join us at the Healthcare Sector Connect on Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET/9:00 PM BST.

Sector Connect: Healthcare (12:00 UK Time)

02 May 2024

Sector Connect: Healthcare (12:00 UK Time)

Join us for Sector Connect on Healthcare on Thursday, 2 May at 12:00 (UK Time), 13:00 (SAST), 16:30 (IST), 07:00 (ET), 20:30(ACT)!

'Final Fridays' London drinks

26 April 2024

'Final Fridays' London drinks

Join other Rhodes Scholars in London for drinks on the Final Friday in April.