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.

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.

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.

Scholars' Library: David Bock on 'The Diary of A Reluctant Atheist'

Open to All

23 January 2025

Scholars' Library: David Bock on 'The Diary of A Reluctant Atheist'

Join David Bock as he talks about his journey from atheism to faith through a series of encounters that force him to reconsider his view of the world, religion and the nature of human knowledge!

San Francisco Reception for Scholars in Healthcare Technology & Investment

Scholars Only

14 January 2025

San Francisco Reception for Scholars in Healthcare Technology & Investment

We are thrilled to host a reception in San Francisco for Rhodes Scholars in healthcare technology and investment! As in years past, this gathering coincides with the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference and will be a great opportunity to connect casually with new and old friends who live in the Bay Area or are in town for the conference.

Rhodes Newfoundland and Labrador Holiday Gathering 2024

Alumni Association Event

29 December 2024

Rhodes Newfoundland and Labrador Holiday Gathering 2024

Hosted by CARS, join us for a Newfoundland gathering of Rhodes Scholars to celebrate the holiday season. Register via Rhodes Connect or email Pam (pamela.chang@rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk) to RSVP.

Scholars' Library: Nadine Pinede on 'When the Mapou Sings'

Open to All

12 December 2024

Scholars' Library: Nadine Pinede on 'When the Mapou Sings'

Join Nadine Pinede as she discusses and reads from her book that blends first love and political intrigue with a quest for justice and self-determination in 1930s Haiti!

RSiB Winter Drinks

Alumni Association Event

29 November 2024

RSiB Winter Drinks

RSiB warmly invites all Rhodes Scholars in Britain to join on Friday 29 November for Winter Drinks in London

Scholars' Library: Eric Redman on the 'Kawika Wong Mystery Series'

Open to All

12 November 2024

Scholars' Library: Eric Redman on the 'Kawika Wong Mystery Series'

In our November event, Eric Redman (Washington & Magdalen 1970) will discuss the books from his Kawika Wong Mystery Series: 'Bones of Hilo' and 'Death in Hilo'.

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2024

Open to All

02 November 2024

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2024

There are a multitude of reasons to be optimistic about the future; the third annual Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society will bring together visionaries from the realms of science, technology, arts, and social innovation to discuss ground-breaking developments that paint a hopeful picture of tomorrow. Join us at Rhodes House or online on 2 November.