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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.

Science@Rhodes - Reception and Commemorative Lecture

Scholars Only

09 October 2025

Science@Rhodes - Reception and Commemorative Lecture

Join us for a special evening celebrating the place of science in the Rhodes community and our partnership with Schmidt Science Fellows as we commemorate the seminal 1931 lecture given by Albert Einstein in Rhodes House.

on Black poppies (& Other seeds) Exhibition Launch, Rhodes House

Open to All

20 October 2025

on Black poppies (& Other seeds) Exhibition Launch, Rhodes House

Join us at Rhodes House for the opening of our Artist in Residence Rebecca Korang's exhibition on Black poppies (& Other seeds).

Scholars' Library: Jaz Brisack on 'Get on the Job and Organize'

Open to All

22 October 2025

Scholars' Library: Jaz Brisack on 'Get on the Job and Organize'

Join Jaz Brisack as they discuss their book on a compelling, stirring narrative of the Starbucks and Tesla unionization efforts, telling the broader story of the new, nationwide labor movement unfolding in our era of political and social unrest. As one of the exciting new faces of the American Labor Movement, Jaz argues that while workers often organize when their place of work is toxic, it’s equally important to organize when you love your job.

Careers & Pathways Sessions

27 October 2025

Careers & Pathways Sessions

Join us for a range of sessions designed to support you in establishing and navigating your career path while broadening your network. Open to Rhodes Scholars and Alumni, as well as Fellows from the Atlantic, Rise, Mandela and Schmidt communities.

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2025

Open to All

08 November 2025

Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society 2025

At the 2025 Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society, we invite you to critically engage with the concept of abundance, challenge prevailing assumptions, and shape your own vision of the future!

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: 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: 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'

2024: LINK - Rhodes Scholars in London

Scholars Only

05 July 2024

2024: LINK - Rhodes Scholars in London

Please join us for an evening of drinks and networking.

India / US: Tech Collaboration 2.0

Scholars Only

27 June 2024

India / US: Tech Collaboration 2.0

AARS, Rhodes Trust and Rhodes Scholars in India host a discussion on the next stage of technological co-operation between India and the US

Scholars' Library: Maureen Dunne on 'The Neurodiversity Edge'

Open to All

20 June 2024

Scholars' Library: Maureen Dunne on 'The Neurodiversity Edge'

Join neurodiversity expert, and neurodivergent business leader, Maureen Dunne to explore her new book 'The Neurodiversity Edge'

ENTANGLED at Rhodes House, Oxford

Open to All

19 June 2024

ENTANGLED at Rhodes House, Oxford

Join us for the launch of ENTANGLED - an incredible exhibition of southern African artists about colonialism, monuments and memory.

Rhodes Trust Alumni Town Hall: Update from the Warden, 8.30am UK time

Scholars Only

12 June 2024

Rhodes Trust Alumni Town Hall: Update from the Warden, 8.30am UK time

Join us for an update from the Warden, to include: Life in the new Rhodes House, Strategic priorities for the coming year, Global Expansion, Our Partnerships and Oxford Next Horizons Programme, the First Cohort

Rhodes Trust Alumni Town Hall: Update from the Warden, 6pm UK time

Scholars Only

12 June 2024

Rhodes Trust Alumni Town Hall: Update from the Warden, 6pm UK time

Join us for an update from the Warden, to include: Life in the new Rhodes House, Strategic priorities for the coming year, Global Expansion, Our Partnerships and Oxford Next Horizons Programme, the First Cohort.

2024 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception

Alumni Association Event

08 June 2024

2024 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception

Join us in DC to see one another and to welcome recent Scholars into the alumni community!