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: Sara Bronin on 'Key to the City'

Open to All

30 April 2025

Scholars' Library: Sara Bronin on 'Key to the City'

Join Professor Sara Bronin as she demystifies the power of zoning; an inscrutable organizing force in our lives and invites us to see zoning as a revolutionary vehicle for change!

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Oxfordshire Artweeks 2025

Rhodes House will be open to the public as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Drop in and explore our exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists reflect on Colonialism, Monuments & Memory.

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

Open to All

09 May 2025

Rhodes House Artweeks Tours May 2025

While visiting Rhodes House for Oxfordshire Artweeks, join us for an interactive art tour of the exhibition Entangled: Southern African Artists Reflect on Colonialism, Monuments, & Memory.

Halifax Reception

Scholars Only

09 May 2025

Halifax Reception

Join us for an evening reception in Halifax to meet fellow Rhodes Scholars.

RSA 2025 National Dinner

Alumni Association Event

10 May 2025

RSA 2025 National Dinner

Join us from 6pm in Melbourne for the annual RSA National Dinner. We will be joined by two speakers; Geoffrey Robertson AO KC (New South Wales & University 1970), and Jennifer Robinson (Australia-at-Large & Balliol 2006)

Rhodes Film Fora: 'Daughters of Chibok' & 'The Mothers of Chibok'

Open to All

13 May 2025

Rhodes Film Fora: 'Daughters of Chibok' & 'The Mothers of Chibok'

Join us for the screening of the documentary films Mothers of Chibok and The Harvest followed by a post-film discussion on 13 May at Rhodes House!

Scholars' Library: Devi Sridhar on 'How Not to Die (Too Soon)'

Open to All

19 May 2025

Scholars' Library: Devi Sridhar on 'How Not to Die (Too Soon)'

Join Devi Sridhar as she discusses her book on health and lifespans, which is a vital, transformative guide that shifts the focus from individual responsibility to societal accountability!

Entrepreneurship Evening in NYC

Scholars Only

20 May 2025

Entrepreneurship Evening in NYC

Please join us for an exciting reception in New York City on May 20! The reception will bring together entrepreneurs in the Rhodes community with founders connected to Inspired Capital​​​​. This event will begin with a panel moderated by Bogdan Knezevic (Prairies & Trinity 2015), with panelists Lucy Deland, Daniel First, and Joyce Meng (Virginia & Balliol 2008). Casual mix and mingle will follow.

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - Singapore

Scholars Only

24 May 2025

2025 Welcome Home Weekend Alumni Reception - Singapore

All Rhodes Scholars are invited to join us in Singapore for a very special evening at the ArtScience Museum to welcome recent Scholars into the Alumni community.

New Haven Reception

27 September 2023

New Haven Reception

You are warmly invited to join the Rhodes community for informal drinks and hors d'oeuvres in New Haven on September 27. Spouses and partners welcome. RSVPs kindly requested by September 22.

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2023

22 September 2023

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2023

The Canadian Association of Rhodes Scholars (CARS) is pleased to invite the Canadian Rhodes community to help welcome the 2023 Canadian Rhodes Scholars-elect as they head off to Oxford.

Scholars' Library: Marilynn Richtarik on 'Getting to Good Friday'

20 September 2023

Scholars' Library: Marilynn Richtarik on 'Getting to Good Friday'

Join Marilynn Richtarik (Kansas & Jesus 1988) for a conversation on her book: 'Getting to Good Friday'

Open Garden and The World Reimagined at Rhodes House - 16 September

16 September 2023

Open Garden and The World Reimagined at Rhodes House - 16 September

In celebration of 120 years of the Rhodes Scholarship, and to mark our reopening after a major refurbishment, we’ve installed exhibitions by leading artists at Rhodes House. ‘The World Reimagined’, ‘I Am Because We Are’ and ‘Living with the Legacy of Cecil John Rhodes’ have been created to stimulate thinking and debate, to encourage us to reflect on the Rhodes Scholarship, a complex and difficult past, a vibrant present and a future full of hope.

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 9 September

09 September 2023

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 9 September

In celebration of 120 years of the Rhodes Scholarship, and to mark our reopening after a major refurbishment, we’ve installed exhibitions by leading artists at Rhodes House. ‘The World Reimagined’, ‘I Am Because We Are’ and ‘Living with the Legacy of Cecil John Rhodes’ have been created to stimulate thinking and debate, to encourage us to reflect on the Rhodes Scholarship, a complex and difficult past, a vibrant present and a future full of hope.

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 2 September

02 September 2023

Open Day & Art Exhibitions at Rhodes House - 2 September

In celebration of 120 years of the Rhodes Scholarship, and to mark our reopening after a major refurbishment, we’ve installed exhibitions by leading artists at Rhodes House. ‘The World Reimagined’, ‘I Am Because We Are’ and ‘Living with the Legacy of Cecil John Rhodes’ have been created to stimulate thinking and debate, to encourage us to reflect on the Rhodes Scholarship, a complex and difficult past, a vibrant present and a future full of hope.

Edmonton Rhodes Reception

27 August 2023

Edmonton Rhodes Reception

Sunday, August 27, 2023 Dr. Ann Colbourne (Newfoundland & Corpus Christi 1980) and David Jones (Alberta & Balliol 1970) invite you to a reception for Rhodes Scholars in the Edmonton area

SAARS Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference 2023

26 August 2023

SAARS Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference 2023

SAARS is delighted to be hosting an in-person Bon Voyage and Alumni Conference in Cape Town.

Calgary Rhodes Reception

24 August 2023

Calgary Rhodes Reception

Thursday, August 24, 2023 Join us for an social gathering in Calgary to (re)connect with fellow Rhodes Scholars, share Oxford memories, hear updates from Rhodes and learn how you can engage in the next chapter of the Scholarships.