🎙️ Learn more about Noorain's story on our website, or explore the Oral History collection to discover how Rhodes Scholars continue to shape the world in varied and impactful ways:
www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholar-comm...
Professional headshot of Noorain in a red blazer with a lapel pin featuring the Girl Scouts of the USA logo. Credit: Girl Scouts of the USA.
Noorain speaking at a Girl Scout event in Michigan. She is standing at a podium, in front of a background featuring the GSMISTS logo. Credit: Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore.
Noorain's Girl Scout patch, featuring embroidery of three girls around trees depicted with their roots. The words "Noorain Fatima Khan" and "Girl Scout National President" are embroidered on the patch. Credit: Girl Scouts of the USA.
#RhodesScholar Noorain Khan has spent her career lifting others up, from Oxford to law, to philanthropy, and to President of Girl Scouts USA.
The Rhodes Scholarship, she says, gave her "permission to step off the conventional path and engage with the world more authentically."
A selfie of Mwangi and the reading group
A selfie of the reading group. half are sitting down
a selfie of the reading group
On World Book Day, we are shining a spotlight on the thriving African short story reading group among our #RhodesScholar community. Since their first meeting in November 2023, they've gathered 15 times and read 30 short stories. Their goal is to read a story from every African country.
Tiana holding up a Rhodes selection poster in front of a building with pillars and trees
Congratulations to our #RhodesScholar Elect from Jamaica! Tiana Dinham, a major in Geographical Sciences, plans to pursue the MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management and later a DPhil on Geography and the Environment, with the goal of helping ensure that all Jamaicans have access to clean water.
Max and Lana seated inside a large, yellow frame shaped like the National Geographic logo. They are smiling at the camera. Max is on the left wearing a patterned shirt and dark pants, while Lana is on the right is wearing a dark outfit with a light coloured scarf.
The group of 2025 National Geographic Young Explorers standing together holding a National Geographic Society banner. They are posing indoors, dressed in various outfits against a plain background.
Max smiling and sitting on a director's chair labelled "National Geographic" against a dark background, wearing a lanyard and holding a yellow frame shaped like the Nat Geo logo.
Recognised as 2025 Nat Geo Young Explorers, #RhodesScholars Lana Alabbasi and Max Han spent a week at the National Geographic Society HQ in Washington DC where they received training on effective communication, leadership and impact, and tailored guidance on their independent projects.
🎙️ Learn more about Larry's story on our website, or explore the Oral History Project collection to discover how Rhodes Scholars continue to shape the world in varied and impactful ways: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholar-comm...
Larry Hartmann speaking at a podium in front of a large emblem for the American Psychiatric Association. Various national flags are displayed in the background.
Portrait image of Larry in his youth.
#RhodesScholar Larry Hartmann (New York & Merton 1958) is a psychiatrist, educator and activist who helped transform the American Psychiatric Association through a landmark decision in 1973: the removal of homosexuality from the APA's diagnostic manual of mental illness.
Rhodes R logo, Jonathan's headshot, Rhodes Trust logo. Text: Scholars' library series and the time and date.
In our March event, #RhodesScholar Jonathan Tepper will discuss his memoir of love, loss and addiction, Shooting Up, in conversation with fellow Scholar Meredith Lehman.
📅 Thursday, 26 March, 17:00 GMT | 13:00 ET | 10:00 PT on Zoom
➡️ Register for free now at the link in the thread
Liso wearing black tie at a Rhodes House dinner
Liso sitting on a wall at Magdalen College next to a river
Liso Zenani is a #RhodesScholar from South Africa in the second year of his DPhil. His doctoral research centres on defining and conceptualising ‘property’ under the South African Constitution. Catch Liso tomorrow for an Instagram takeover and a glimpse into his life as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford!
A group of people stands smiling in a wood-paneled room, holding red paper with Chinese calligraphy. In front, someone is seated at a guzheng, a traditional Chinese musical instrument.
We welcomed the Year of the Horse with a Lunar New Year celebration rooted in shared tradition and community at #RhodesHouse. #RhodesScholars enjoyed an assortment of Asian foods, took part in a Yeesang prosperity toss and explored traditional activities such as calligraphy. Happy New Year! 🐎
Danny holding up the Rhodes selection poster
Mabile holding up the Rhodes selection poster
Congratulations to our #RhodesScholars Elect from East Africa! Learn more about Mabile M. Jöthdít, from South Sudan, and Danny Ercy Ndikuriyo, from Burundi, here: bit.ly/RhodesEastAf...
Since its first edition in 2022, the #TechAndSociety Forum has grown into a global convening for interdisciplinary thought leadership, bringing together innovators, policymakers & researchers to examine how technology & society are shaping one another. We're excited to continue it this year. 🌍
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Congratulations to our #RhodesScholars Elect from India! We can't wait for you to join the Class of 2026 👏 Find out more about their research interests and plans at Oxford: bit.ly/RhodesIndia2...
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A group of people are gathered for a social event in a room with wooden beams and paneling. Some are holding drinks and engaging in conversation. There are glasses of wine and bottles of water on a table in the foreground.
A group of people standing and conversing in a warmly lit room with wooden floors and bookshelves. Two individuals are in the foreground engaged in conversation, while others mingle in the background.
A group of people stand near a table with wine glasses in a room with wooden paneling.
On Friday evening we hosted a Shabbat dinner at Rhodes House, co-organised with Jewish #RhodesScholars. Shabbat, the day of rest, occurs from sundown on Friday until sundown on Saturday every week. Scholars gathered in Rhodes House to break bread together over some delicious food and conversation.
🎙️ Learn more about John's story on our website, or explore the Oral History Project collection to discover how Rhodes Scholars continue to shape the world in varied and impactful ways.
www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/scholar-comm...
John on his last day of finals at Examinations Hall, 1961.
John receiving an award from the French Embassy.
John and his wife Charlotte, 2024.
#RhodesScholar John van Zyl discovered radio as a schoolboy — debating, participating in radio programmes, and learning the power of sound to shape society.
"The concept of community radio was a very political one. It was meant to be the people’s voice," he shared for our Oral History Project.
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We are thrilled to announce the selection of our #RhodesScholars Class of 2026!
This year, 108 exceptional individuals from 25 constituencies will join us at the University of Oxford in October. We look forward to witnessing the impact they'll make during their studies and beyond. 🎓🌍
A group of people seated in a conference room with four individuals at the front engaged in a panel discussion. Behind them, two large screens display the text: "AI in Education: Risks, Innovation and Morality." The audience is attentively watching the panel.
A conference room is filled with an audience seated and facing a panel of speakers at the front. Large screens display the title "AI in Education."
A panel discussion is taking place in a conference room. Five individuals are seated on stage, with one person standing and speaking at a podium. The background features two large screens displaying "Rhodes Trust" and the event title "AI in Education: Risks, Innovation and Morality." The audience is seated and listening attentively.
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Last week we hosted our panel discussion in partnership with The World Reimagined, on the topic of AI in Education. We welcomed speakers Kelly Webb-Davies, Seth Washington and Suki Fuller + moderator Jovan Owusu-Nepaul. They shared their learnings from policy, intelligence, linguistics and beyond.
An ice hockey player from Team Oxford in blue and white gear manoeuvres with a hockey stick on the ice. The background shows a rink with yellow boards.
A group of hockey players wearing jerseys with "Oxford" and a red maple leaf design are posing outdoors on an ice rink. Snow-covered mountains are visible in the background under a clear sky.
Hockey player in a dark blue and white striped uniform skates swiftly on ice, holding a hockey stick. Another player in a white jersey is nearby.
A group of hockey players wearing Oxford University Club jerseys pose on an ice rink. They are smiling and gathered closely, with two teammates in front resting on a large trophy placed on the ice. The background features stadium seating and a visible banner.
There is a long tradition of #RhodesScholars playing ice hockey at Oxford. Rhodes Scholars founded the Oxford University Ice Hockey Club over a hundred years ago 🏒
Last year, Rhodes Scholars Taron Topham and Mira-Rose Kinsbury Lee represented the winning Oxford's Men's and Women's Blues teams.
Rhodes R logo and Rhodes Trust logo. Headshot of Randal. Scholars' library series. Calendar information.
Join us as #RhodesScholar and entrepreneur Dr Randal Pinkett discusses his book Campus CEO: The Student Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching a Multi-Million-Dollar Business.
📅Wednesday 25 February, 17:00 GMT | 12:00 ET | 09:00 PT on Zoom
➡️ Register for free now at the link in the replies
A bright double rainbow poised over the rotunda at Rhodes House, featuring the Zimbabwe Bird sculpture atop the copper dome.
Oxford may be known for grey skies, but it finds ways to surprise! Enjoy this double rainbow over Rhodes House. 🌈🌈
Image credits: Emily Hadfield-Smith
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JD standing in front of the radcliffe camera
JD standing in front of Rhodes house
JD sitting at a college formal dinner
JD Hoh is a #RhodesScholar (Malaysia & Linacre 2025). At Oxford, he is pursuing an MSc in Education (Research Design and Methodology), with a focus on AI in education.
Catch JD tomorrow for an Instagram takeover and a glimpse into his life as a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford!
Elle at the 2025 ILGA Europe conference in Lithuania, posing with a champagne glass in hand alongside Bella FitzPatrick and Rú Ávila Rodríguez.
Join us in congratulating #RhodesScholar Elle Striewski for their election to the Executive Board of IGLYO @iglyo.bsky.social which represents 135+ member organisations in 40+ countries across Europe, supporting queer & trans youth through training, research, advocacy, resources and networking.
A group of people stand together smiling in front of a stunning natural landscape. Behind them is a turquoise lake and majestic mountains, partially covered in snow, under a partly cloudy sky. Lush greenery surrounds the group in the foreground.
A group of hikers wearing backpacks and using walking poles are crossing a shallow river. They are surrounded by a mountainous landscape under a cloudy sky.
Two people are crossing a suspension bridge over a turquoise lake in Patagonia. The background features rocky mountains and sparse greenery.
Two individuals stand on a gravel path next to a large sign that reads "Parque Patagonia" with additional camping information in Spanish. Behind them is a hilly landscape with blue sky and clouds.
At the start of the year, a group of #RhodesScholars embarked on an immersive hiking and camping trip in Chilean Patagonia. During the trip, the Scholars stepped outside of the academic sphere, learning new skills and ways of encountering a place, as well as building community with each other.
Jade standing in front of beige curtains holding the Rhodes Scholar selection 2026 poster
Congratulations to the #RhodesScholar Elect for Singapore, Jade Ow! 🎉A proud member of Singapore's d/Deaf and disabled communities, she is committed to the cause of advancing disability-led theatre and film practices through the study of disability as culture and identity.
Under two weeks to go until our hybrid panel discussion with The World Reimagined on AI in education ⏰
We're looking forward to welcoming some fantastic speakers to #RhodesHouse: Ebele Okobi, Kelly Webb-Davies, Seth Washington + Jovan Owusu-Nepaul.
Sign up for your in person or online ticket now!
