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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 2025

Open to All

22 May 2025

Rhodes House Garden Tours 2025

Join us for a guided tour of the beautiful gardens of Rhodes House with our Head Gardener, Neil Wigfield.

Leadership in the Entrepreneurial World

Scholars Only

07 August 2025

Leadership in the Entrepreneurial World

Join us for an interactive virtual conversation focused on how Rhodes Scholars have navigated leadership in the entrepreneurial world. This session will be hosted by the Rhodes Trust and Ken Banta (Massachusetts & University 1979), Founder and CEO of The Vanguard Network.

Scholars' Library: Daniel Porterfield on 'Mindset Matters'

Open to All

20 August 2025

Scholars' Library: Daniel Porterfield on 'Mindset Matters'

In Mindset Matters, Daniel R. Porterfield advances a powerful new argument about the value of residential undergraduate education and its role in developing growth mindsets among students.

Scholars' Library: Brian Wong on 'Moral Debt'

Open to All

16 September 2025

Scholars' Library: Brian Wong on 'Moral Debt'

Join Brian Wong as he discusses his book, in the face of historical injustices such as war, colonialism, slavery, and genocides, aims to establish that descendants of victims inherit claims to reparation by which they can hold inheritors of perpetrators responsible for discharging.

Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

Scholars Only

19 September 2025

Oxford Alumni Weekend Scholar Dinner

To kick of the University of Oxford's annual Meeting Minds programme join us at Rhodes House for a reception and dinner on 19 September, hosted by the Warden, Sir Rick Trainor (Rhode Island & Merton 1970).

AARS Bon Voyage 2025

Alumni Association Event

27 September 2025

AARS Bon Voyage 2025

Save the Date! The 2025 AARS Bon Voyage Weekend Dinner will take place on Saturday 27 September in Washington DC.

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2025

Alumni Association Event

27 September 2025

Canadian Sailing Dinner 2025

The Canadian Association of Rhodes Scholars (CARS) is pleased to invite the Canadian Rhodes community to help welcome the 2025 Canadian Rhodes Scholars-elect as they head off to Oxford.

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.

Save the Date: Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society

Open to All

08 November 2025

Save the Date: Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society

Save the Date! The 2025 edition will take place on Saturday 8 November. We look forward to seeing you in Oxford, or online!

Oxfordshire Artweeks

12 May 2024

Oxfordshire Artweeks

On Sunday 12 May, Rhodes House will be open to the public as part of Oxfordshire Artweeks. Guests can explore the art exhibitions and installations at Rhodes House including 'I Am Because We Are' by Nicola Green and Çiknia jonë: Our Girlhood by Elena Gallina.

Rhodes Film Fora | For Tomorrow

Open to All

10 May 2024

Rhodes Film Fora | For Tomorrow

A Screening & discussion of "For Tomorrow" following grassroots innovators dedicated to fighting today's most pressing sustainability issues

Sector Connect: Healthcare (1:00 PM PT/4:00 PM ET)

02 May 2024

Sector Connect: Healthcare (1:00 PM PT/4:00 PM ET)

Join us at the Healthcare Sector Connect on Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 pm PT/4:00 pm ET/9:00 PM BST.

Sector Connect: Healthcare (12:00 UK Time)

02 May 2024

Sector Connect: Healthcare (12:00 UK Time)

Join us for Sector Connect on Healthcare on Thursday, 2 May at 12:00 (UK Time), 13:00 (SAST), 16:30 (IST), 07:00 (ET), 20:30(ACT)!

'Final Fridays' London drinks

26 April 2024

'Final Fridays' London drinks

Join other Rhodes Scholars in London for drinks on the Final Friday in April.

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Shapiro on 'How to be Abe Lincoln'

23 April 2024

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Shapiro on 'How to be Abe Lincoln'

Is Abraham Lincoln Still Relevant? Join Jonathan for a conversation on 'How To Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps Toward Leading a Legendary Life'

Chicago Scholar Reception

12 April 2024

Chicago Scholar Reception

Hosted by John H. Morrison OBE (New Mexico & University 1955), The Association of American Rhodes Scholars & The Rhodes Trust

Finance in the Age of AI

03 April 2024

Finance in the Age of AI

Join us for a panel discussion and social focused on finance, investment, & technology.

Scholars' Library: Geza Tatrallyay on his memoirs

28 March 2024

Scholars' Library: Geza Tatrallyay on his memoirs

Join Geza Tatrallyay(Ontario & St Catherine's 1972) for a conversation on his memoirs