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.

Your Personal Brand and Professional Identity

Scholars Only

11 March 2026

Your Personal Brand and Professional Identity

This interactive virtual workshop aims to help participants understand, shape, and communicate their professional identity with clarity and intention. You’ll explore your values, strengths, and purpose, craft an authentic identity statement, and identify practical steps to align how you’re perceived with the impact you want to make. Choose one of the two available dates under the Workshop Dates tab on the Booking site.

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Scholars Only

12 March 2026

Entrepreneurs Mixer

Join us for a virtual networking session and discussion hosted by the Rhodes Entrepreneurs Circle and the Early Career Launchpad. The event will open with remarks by Charles Conn (Massachusetts & Balliol 1983) in conversation with a Scholar in Residence.

Pathways Back To Africa virtual event

Scholars Only

13 March 2026

Pathways Back To Africa virtual event

Join us for the first 'Pathways Back to Africa' virtual event, which aims to strengthen collaboration between the Rhodes Trust, Commonwealth and Chevening UK alumni networks, and South Africa’s development ecosystem. We will be exploring how international education and global experience can translate into meaningful impact, and what it means to build a future on the African continent.

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up'

Open to All

26 March 2026

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up'

In our March event, Jonathan Tepper (North Carolina & Christ Church 1998) will discuss his memoir of love, loss and addiction, Shooting Up.

Mentor Connect: A New Mentoring Platform

Scholars Only

02 April 2026

Mentor Connect: A New Mentoring Platform

Mentor Connect (MC), created by the Rhodes Trust with the Atlantic Institute and Rise, connects mentors and mentees across our global networks. Join a virtual launch call to see the platform in action, hear community reflections, and explore intelligent matching, one-to-one and structured mentoring. Register for the session that suits you.

Communicating with Confidence & Influence

Scholars Only

08 April 2026

Communicating with Confidence & Influence

Interactive workshop delivering tools to communicate confidently, listen, adapt styles, and influence effectively at work.

Scholars' Library: Khameer Kidia on 'Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western M...

Open to All

16 April 2026

Scholars' Library: Khameer Kidia on 'Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western M...

In our April event, Khameer Kidia (Zimbabwe & St Hugh's 2011) will discuss his new book, Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Health Care for Everyone.

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Berlin

Scholars Only

18 April 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in Berlin

Join us at this Alumni Reception in Berlin to meet and mingle with fellow Alumni from, and residing in, Germany and Europe more widely, as well as recently graduated Scholars participating in the Welcome Home Weekend programme.

New Zealand Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Scholars Only

28 April 2026

New Zealand Community Virtual Gathering with the Rhodes Trust

Join the New Zealand Rhodes Scholar community for a virtual gathering. This will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and reminisce, learn about the latest updates from Rhodes House, and hear from the Rhodes Class of 2025 elected from New Zealand.

Roundtable discussion of Entangled: Reflections on memory-making with and aga...

Open to All

11 March 2025

Roundtable discussion of Entangled: Reflections on memory-making with and aga...

Join our webinar roundtable discussion on the exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists Reflect on Colonialism, Monuments, & Memory, currently on display at Rhodes House.

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - DC

Alumni Association Event

08 March 2025

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - DC

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.

The Rise of China: Implications for Global Security

Alumni Association Event

06 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.

A Virtual Gathering of Rhodes Scholars from South Africa

Scholars Only

26 February 2025

A Virtual Gathering of Rhodes Scholars from South Africa

With pleasure we invite you to a virtual gathering that will create intergenerational community among Rhodes Scholars from South Africa and will celebrate the election of a 10th Rhodes Scholar from South Africa in 2024.

A Virtual Gathering of Rhodes Scholars from India

Scholars Only

24 February 2025

A Virtual Gathering of Rhodes Scholars from India

With pleasure we invite you to a virtual gathering that will create intergenerational community among Rhodes Scholars from India. In 2024, we were grateful to be able to elect a 6th Scholar from India, and we look forward to continuing to grow Scholarship opportunities in the years ahead.

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!

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.

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.