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.

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!

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.

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

While visiting Rhodes House for Oxfordshire Artweeks, join us for an interactive art tour of the exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists Reflect on Colonialism, Monuments, & Memory.

Halifax Reception

Scholars Only

09 May 2025

Halifax Reception

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

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)

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!

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!

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.

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.

Scholars' Library: Jasmine Brown on 'Twice as Hard'

Open to All

17 October 2024

Scholars' Library: Jasmine Brown on 'Twice as Hard'

For our October event, Jasmine Brown (Missouri & Hertford 2018) will discuss her book Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the Twenty-First Century.

Sector Connect: Government and the Public Sector (09:00 UK time)

Scholars Only

10 October 2024

Sector Connect: Government and the Public Sector (09:00 UK time)

Join us for Sector Connect on Government and the Public Sector on Thursday, 10 October at 09:00 (UK Time), 10:00am (SAST), 1:30pm (IST), 6:00pm (AEST), 09:00pm (NZST)

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2024

Alumni Association Event

28 September 2024

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2024

The 2024 Canadian Sailing Dinner will take place on Saturday, September 28 in Ottawa.

AARS Bon Voyage 2024

Alumni Association Event

28 September 2024

AARS Bon Voyage 2024

The 2024 AARS Bon Voyage Weekend Reception and Dinner will take place on Saturday, September 28 at the Army-Navy Club in Washington, DC. Tickets are now sold out.

Scholars' Library: Monica Youn on 'From From'

Open to All

18 September 2024

Scholars' Library: Monica Youn on 'From From'

Monica Youn (Texas & University 1993) is the author of four poetry collections, most recently "From From" (Graywolf Press 2023), which was awarded the Anisfield-Wolf Award and was a New York Times Notable Book and Best Poetry Book of 2023.

Oxford Open Doors 2024

Open to All

15 September 2024

Oxford Open Doors 2024

Step inside our historic building to discover more about our work, engage with thought-provoking art, take part in guided tours, stroll through our beautiful gardens, and savour delicious treats from our café.

SAARS Bon Voyage & Annual Alumni Conference

Alumni Association Event

31 August 2024

SAARS Bon Voyage & Annual Alumni Conference

SAARS is delighted to be hosting the annual Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference, an in-person event, in Johannesburg on Saturday 31 August 2024.

Scholars' Library: Damon Salesa on 'An Indigenous Ocean: Pacific Essays'

Open to All

29 August 2024

Scholars' Library: Damon Salesa on 'An Indigenous Ocean: Pacific Essays'

Join Professor Damon Salesa whilst he talks on his book, 'An Indigenous Ocean: Pacific Essays'

Scholars' Library: The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC on 'A Bigger Picture'

Open to All

24 July 2024

Scholars' Library: The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC on 'A Bigger Picture'

Join The Honourable Malcolm Turnbull AC, 29th Prime Minister of Australia whilst he talks on his lively political memoir, 'A Bigger Picture'