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Laura in sub fusc outside the Bridge of Sighs

Laura and 3 other Scholars with supportive running signs

Laura and a group of Scholars in formal ware at Rhodes House

Laura Sophie Wegner is a #RhodesScholar from Germany (Germany & Keble 2025.) At Oxford, she is pursuing an MSc in Social Data Science at the Oxford Internet Institute, with a focus on the safety and fairness of AI systems in clinical settings. Catch Laura tomorrow for a Rhodes Instagram takeover!

Christine French The rule of law has never been more important.

🎙️ Learn more about Christine'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.

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Christine French in the Court library as a young lawyer returning home.

Wearing the new judicial robes which replaced the red robes and wigs, 2024.

Christine's matriculation at Oxford, 1981.

Wearing her grandmother's suffragist badge at the Court of Appeal's first all-women panel, 2025.

This International Day of Women Judges, we're celebrating #RhodesScholar Christine French from New Zealand. "I felt that as a Rhodes Scholar, the idea was not to focus exclusively on academic matters. So I tried to make the most of my time at Oxford," she shared, reflecting on her Rhodes experience.

Zandy standing in front of a green and white background which reads 'Zero Project'

Congratulations to #RhodesScholar Zandy Wong who was recently selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the social media category, in recognition of her disability and accessibility advocacy. @zandywong.bsky.social @jesusoxford.bsky.social

Noorain Khan I love being part of something that gives girls the life skills to thrive.

🎙️ 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:

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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.

Larry Hartmann Enjoy things that you value and work at things that you value.

🎙️ 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.

Scholars' Library: Jonathan Tepper on 'Shooting Up' Thursday, 26 March -  17:00 (UK)/ 10:00 (PT)/ 13:00 (ET) This event is free and open to the public. In our March event, Jonathan Tepper (North Carolina & C...

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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
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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.

John van Zyl Unless you connect to other people, you’re going to miss out on something.

🎙️ 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.

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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.

A collage of eight individuals in different locations and settings, each holding up a poster with the words "Rhodes Scholar Class of 2026". The Rhodes Scholarship logo is featured in the centre.

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. 🎓🌍

AI in Education - The Rhodes Trust and The World Reimagined This is "AI in Education - The Rhodes Trust and The World Reimagined" by Rhodes Trust on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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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.

A panel of four individuals is seated onstage, engaged in discussion. They are facing an audience. The backdrop features a large, plain blue screen.

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.

Scholars' Library: Randal Pinkett on 'Campus CEO' Wednesday, 25 February at 12pm (ET) / 9am (PT) / 5pm (UK)  This event is free and open to the public. In our February event, Dr Randal Pinkett (New Jersey...

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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
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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

JD in the oxford union library

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.