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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.

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

Open to All

21 May 2026

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2026

You are warmly invited to join us for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Rhodes House with our Head Gardener, Neil Wigfield.

1976 Class Reunion

Scholars Only

19 June 2026

1976 Class Reunion

The Class of 1976 is cordially invited to join us at Rhodes House to celebrate your 50th Anniversary!

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in San Francisco

Scholars Only

27 June 2026

Rhodes Scholar Alumni Reception in San Francisco

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

Scholars' Library: Nandini Das on 'This Little World'

Open to All

09 July 2026

Scholars' Library: Nandini Das on 'This Little World'

In our July event, Nandini Das (India & University 1997) will discuss her latest book, This Little World A New History of Tudor and Stuart England

Scholars' Library: T. A. Barron on 'Naming Nature'

Open to All

13 August 2026

Scholars' Library: T. A. Barron on 'Naming Nature'

In our August event, T. A. Barron (Colorado & Balliol 1974) will discuss his latest book, Naming Nature: A Cabinet of Natural Curiosities for Word Lovers.

Class of 1981 Reunion

Scholars Only

04 September 2026

Class of 1981 Reunion

The Class of 1981 is cordially invited to join us at Rhodes House to celebrate your 45th Anniversary!

2026 ACRS Bon Voyage

Alumni Association Event

05 September 2026

2026 ACRS Bon Voyage

Save the date for the 2026 Bon Voyage for the China Scholars elect, run by the Association of Chinese Rhodes Scholars (ACRS) in Beijing. More information and registration coming soon.

Save the Date: SAARS Bon Voyage Dinner

Alumni Association Event

16 September 2026

Save the Date: SAARS Bon Voyage Dinner

Keep your diaries free for this yearly celebration hosted by the Southern African Association of Rhodes Scholars as Scholars Elect head to Oxford!

2026 Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

Scholars Only

18 September 2026

2026 Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

All Scholars are warmly invited to a Reception and Dinner at Rhodes House in Oxford on Friday, 18 September, to kick off the start of the University of Oxford's Meeting Minds weekend.

Investing in African and Black-Owned and Led Businesses: Fostering Connections

Scholars Only

02 April 2025

Investing in African and Black-Owned and Led Businesses: Fostering Connections

Coming to the Skoll World Forum? We are delighted to invite you to an interactive discussion and networking session at Rhodes House celebrating the impact of Black and African entrepreneurs globally.

SAARS Johannesburg Alumni Reception

Alumni Association Event

02 April 2025

SAARS Johannesburg Alumni Reception

The Southern African Association of Rhodes Scholars (SAARS) invites you to an Alumni drinks party in Johannesburg, where you will be able to meet and engage with the new Warden and reconnect with fellow Scholars and friends!

Scholars' Library: Elizabeth (Elle) Leane on 'South Pole: Nature and Culture'

Open to All

26 March 2025

Scholars' Library: Elizabeth (Elle) Leane on 'South Pole: Nature and Culture'

Join Elizabeth Leane as she discusses and explores the important challenges that the 'strange' South Pole poses to humanity.

Lunch for Rhodes Women in New York City

Scholars Only

19 March 2025

Lunch for Rhodes Women in New York City

Please join us for a casual lunch to celebrate Women in the Rhodes Scholarship on Wednesday, March 19 in New York City. We will gather in community to share updates and ideas around the upcoming 50th Anniversary of Women in the Rhodes Scholarship. We are pleased to be hosted by the Chair of the Rhodes Society, Ann Colbourne (Newfoundland & Corpus Christi).

An Evening to Celebrate the Rhodes Scholarships in India

Scholars Only

18 March 2025

An Evening to Celebrate the Rhodes Scholarships in India

We invite you to join in fellowship with fellow NYC-based Scholars and friends and celebrate the election of a 6th Rhodes Scholar in India in 2024. We’re looking forward to continuing to grow the Scholarships in India in the years ahead, and to joining together to envision the next chapter of the Scholarships.

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.