At #TechAndSociety2025, Dr Lollie Mancey challenged the idea that the future is a blank slate. The real work is to ask: whose future is it, who's in charge, and who decides what it looks like? Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society returns on 7 Nov. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/TechAndSociety2026

Meet Chloe Walker, Deputy Registrar and part of the Scholar Affairs team at the Rhodes Trust. As a #RhodesScholar herself, she is uniquely placed to support Scholars at Oxford through a combination of one-on-one pastoral care and academic advising, offering her perspective on what lies ahead.

Could bacteria and rocks help combat climate change? 2023 Schmidt Science Fellow Neil Dalvie is exploring how biology could accelerate rock weathering, a natural process that removes CO₂ from the atmosphere. Watch Neil’s interdisciplinary journey in our latest film: youtu.be/XFr95Ehd-bA?...

Can Rocks Help Combat Climate Change?

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So glad I made it to the stunning @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk for the Oxford Preservation Trust Open Doors day on Saturday. Haven't been there for years and it was a real treat to be back as see the changes. Very friendly and helpful team was the icing on the cake! #StantonWilliams

#RhodesScholar and ‘the world’s most influential living philosopher’ Professor Michael Sandel will close #TechAndSociety2026 by exploring: ‘Ethics in the Age of AI: Will technology change what it means to be human?’ Secure your ticket to join us at Rhodes House on 7 Nov: bit.ly/TechAndSocie...

Our Class of 2026 Rhodes Scholars have arrived in Oxford! Some constituencies host pre-departure gatherings where the new cohort of Scholars can meet each other and make the journey to the UK together. Pictured are Scholars from South Africa, Canada, the USA, Bermuda, Antigua & Barbuda and China.

NEW: Oxford has been named the world's number one University for a record-breaking 11th consecutive year in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. Oxford has held the top spot since 2017 – the longest run at number one in the rankings' history. [1/3]

It's Welcome Week! We are so excited to welcome our Class of 2026 Rhodes Scholars to Oxford. Rhodes Scholar Ragavi Jeyakumar recalls how the Rhodes Welcome Week enabled her to find community and build a support network in Oxford before the academic year began.

At #TechAndSociety2025, digital transformation expert Lindsay Herbert argued that finances shouldn't be the only metric that matters. The tension between making more money for shareholders and staying true to a mission ultimately comes down to the vision and capability of leadership.

Moving abroad to study at Oxford can seem daunting. Here’s what Rhodes Scholars found waiting on the other side.

2022 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and human rights advocate Oleksandra Matviichuk will speak on ’Rebuilding Democracy’ at #TechAndSociety2026. Join leading voices at Rhodes House, Oxford on 7 November, to examine what it means to be ’Human by Design’: https://bit.ly/TechAndSociety2026

As our incoming Class of 2026 Rhodes Scholars prepare to travel to Oxford, Rhodes Scholar Colin Andres recalls how it felt to make the move from Canada to the UK this time last year. Colin is a Rhodes Scholar from Canada who is studying a DPhil in Intelligent Earth.

Rhodes Scholars Phemelo Matie and Oyama Mzayidume moved from South Africa to Oxford this time last year. Here they share the reality of making the transition and the support networks that help you through it.

Join us for the opening of our latest art exhibition, Show Me Why You Love Home, on Tuesday 13 October, featuring artworks by Rhodes Scholars, Atlantic Fellows and Schmidt Science Fellows. Drinks and canapés will be served. The event is free and open to everyone. Sign up now at the link below!

At #TechAndSociety2025, Kathryn Brown argued that cultural spaces are becoming vital sites for people to question and challenge the technology being built around them. Join us for the next Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society on 7 Nov, in Oxford or online. 🔗Register now at bit.lyTechAndSociety2026

What happens at Rhodes House? Watch Rhodes Scholar Jacob Lund talk through some of the events and spaces which make Rhodes House a hub for Scholars in the heart of Oxford. Jacob is a Rhodes Scholar from South Africa who is studying a DPhil in Mathematics at Oxford.

"For anyone considering applying, I would strongly encourage you to do so. Even if the outcome is not what you hope for, the process itself is worthwhile. It compels you to reflect, to articulate your goals, and to better understand your place in the world." Rhodes Scholar Justine Crook-Mansour

"You expect to meet so many cool and lovely people here at Rhodes House." Watch Rhodes Scholar Tony Wang talk about the community you are immediately a part of as a Rhodes Scholar. Tony is a Rhodes Scholar from China who is studying a DPhil in Archaeology at Oxford.

What makes the Rhodes Scholarship unique? Rhodes Scholar Emerald Gaydon shares her thoughts. Emerald is a Rhodes Scholar from Australia who is studying a DPhil in Engineering Science at Oxford.

The Rhodes Scholarship brings together Scholars who are studying the whole breadth of subjects offered by the University of Oxford. Rhodes Scholar Bincheng Mao highlights how this diversity of disciplines inspires interesting cross-disciplinary conversations and collaborations. @exeter.ox.ac.uk

As part of Oxford Open Doors, we warmly welcome you to visit Rhodes House on Saturday 12 September. Explore the exhibitions in our art gallery, join a guided tour or stroll through the beautiful gardens. Refreshments and colouring activities will be available. Drop in between 10:00 - 16:00.

Leading up to his Rhodes interview, Rhodes Scholar Daniel Mwendwa spoke to 14 people for advice, dug deep into his personal statement, and got crystal clear on how his story connected to his goals. "I realised that sometimes all we need is to ask, and help will be availed," he explained.

"Reflect deeply and remain faithful to your truest self. Both the application and residential experience with the Rhodes Scholarship invite a rare inquiry into your identity and position in this world." Sharon is a Rhodes Scholar from China reading for a DPhil in Law at @oxfordlawfac.bsky.social.

Rhodes Scholar Tess Casher reflects on being part of the Rhodes community: "I have forged incredible friendships with people who both inspire me and humanize the trajectory of pursuing astounding goals. They are people with whom I shared a meal and face regular ups & downs tackling large problems."

"Change doesn't wait for permission from the top." At #TechAndSociety2025, Dr Lollie Mancey reminded us that real change starts small, and from there, it multiplies. 📆 The Rhodes Forum on Technology & Society is returning later this year. Save the date: 7 Nov 2026!

Meet Joel Nichols — interdisciplinary artist, Rhodes Scholar, and Young Artist Award winner at the National Portrait Gallery. Their work explores intimacy, vulnerability, and the politics of looking, inviting connection over answers. 🎨

African Rhodes Scholars, Alumni & partners came together to explore what it means to build a future in Africa. With AfOx, Commonwealth UK & Chevening, we discussed careers across continents, unexpected paths & turning international education & global experience into meaningful impact.

What makes the Rhodes Scholarship special? Rhodes Scholar Max Han says that it's being part of a community which is united in caring deeply about the world. Max is a Rhodes Scholar from Malaysia + is studying the Master of Public Policy at Oxford. @blavatnikschool.bsky.social @stjohnsox.bsky.social

"Technology can open new ways of understanding and experiencing ancient art and cultures." Meet Helen He, a Rhodes Scholar Elect from China joining the Class of 2026. Her research uses visual and multimodal AI to bring ancient art and cultures to life.

After completing a DPhil in Chemical Biology as a Rhodes Scholar, Dr Anne Makena co-founded the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx), a vibrant platform advancing equitable partnerships between Oxford and institutions across Africa.