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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 2026

Open to All

21 May 2026

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

You are warmly invited to join us for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Rhodes House with our Head Gardener, Neil Wigfield.

Scholars' Library: Nandini Das on 'This Little World'

Open to All

09 July 2026

Scholars' Library: Nandini Das on 'This Little World'

In our July event, Nandini Das (India & University 1997) will discuss her latest book, This Little World A New History of Tudor and Stuart England

Scholars' Library: T. A. Barron on 'Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curio...

Open to All

13 August 2026

Scholars' Library: T. A. Barron on 'Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curio...

In our August event, T. A. Barron (Colorado & Balliol 1974) will discuss his latest book, Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers.

Class of 1981 Reunion

Scholars Only

04 September 2026

Class of 1981 Reunion

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

2026 ACRS Bon Voyage

Alumni Association Event

05 September 2026

2026 ACRS Bon Voyage

Save the date for the 2026 Bon Voyage for the China Scholars elect, run by the Association of Chinese Rhodes Scholars (ACRS) in Beijing. More information and registration coming soon.

Save the Date: SAARS Bon Voyage Dinner

Alumni Association Event

16 September 2026

Save the Date: SAARS Bon Voyage Dinner

Keep your diaries free for this yearly celebration hosted by the Southern African Association of Rhodes Scholars as Scholars Elect head to Oxford!

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!

Save the Date: 2026 CARS Sailing Weekend

Alumni Association Event

25 September 2026

Save the Date: 2026 CARS Sailing Weekend

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

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.

AI in Education: Risks, Innovation and Morality

Open to All

04 February 2026

AI in Education: Risks, Innovation and Morality

Join us as we discuss the topical issue of AI and its impact on education at all levels.

German Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Scholars Only

28 January 2026

German Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Join the German Rhodes Scholar community on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 17:00-18:00 CET (16:00-17:00 GMT) for a virtual gathering hosted by Ms Dagmar Gaede (Germany & St Hilda's 1993).

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.

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.

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.

Scholars' Library:  Joy Buolamwini on 'Unmasking AI'

Open to All

04 December 2025

Scholars' Library: Joy Buolamwini on 'Unmasking AI'

Join us as Dr Joy Buolamini uncovers what she calls "the coded gaze"- the evidence of encoded discrimination and exclusion in tech products - and how she galvanized the movement to prevent AI harms by founding the Algorithmic Justice League.