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: Robert McGill on 'Simple Creatures'

Open to All

25 November 2025

Scholars' Library: Robert McGill on 'Simple Creatures'

Join Robert McGill as he discusses the twelve stories in his book 'Simple Creatures', and considers what it means to live with less in the twenty-first century.

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.

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.

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 1979 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.

Sector Connect: Government and the Public Sector (1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET)

Scholars Only

17 October 2024

Sector Connect: Government and the Public Sector (1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET)

Join us for a timely panel discussion featuring Tom McMillen (Maryland & University 1974) and David Vitter (Louisiana & Magdalen 1983) on trends and challenges in government. This conversation will be followed by networking breakouts for Rhodes Scholars in government and public service.

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'