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In conversation with @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk about how we define disease and how that shapes everything from mechanism to care. This piece reflects some of the questions that led me to my current 🔬 work. Ft. @ndorms.bsky.social @ajclarke.bsky.social @ox.ac.uk @utoronto.ca @healthsciences.mcgill.ca

Every year, more than 500 Alumni give back to the Scholars Fund. This funding is in addition to Scholars' stipends and Oxford course fees. Swipe to learn more about how our donors' generosity helps create a Scholar experience where every #RhodesScholar has the opportunity to thrive.

Wondering what's covered by the Rhodes Scholarship? Head to our website (link in bio) to learn more, and keep an eye on our social media channels for more information and application advice in the coming weeks!

At #TechAndSociety2025, environmental anthropologist Dr Patience Mususa and restoration scientist Tina Christmann challenged easy answers, exploring what the Global South can teach us about conservation, extraction, and who really bears the cost of the green transition. 🌿

So, what exactly is the Rhodes Scholarship? ⭐ The world’s oldest international scholarship programme ⭐ Fully-funded award to study almost any postgraduate course at the University of Oxford ⭐ Develop your skills to lead with integrity and purpose, and create meaningful impact.

#RhodesScholar Dr Khameer Kidia @globalhealing.bsky.social will discuss his new book, Empire of Madness: Reimagining Western Mental Health Care for Everyone, in conversation with fellow Scholar Meredith Lehman. 📅 Thursday 16 April, 17:00 GMT | 12:00 ET | 09:00 PT on Zoom ➡️ Register for free now

Oxford has a thriving student theatre scene. #RhodesScholar Noah Rudder recently starred in Piezoelectric Productions' production of Tick... Tick... BOOM!, a one-act semi-autobiographical musical that focuses on self-doubt, pursuing dreams, and asks what it truly means to be an artist.

Congratulations to our #RhodesScholars Elect from Canada! ✨Find out more about their research interests: bit.ly/RhodesCanada...

Congratulations to our #RhodesScholars Elect from Australia! We look forward to welcoming you to Oxford as part of the Class of 2026 🎉Find out more about the new Scholars: bit.ly/RhodesAustra...

Calling all Canadian students! Join one of our virtual information sessions to hear from #RhodesScholars and find out more about fully-funded postgraduate study at University of Oxford through the #RhodesScholarship. Sign up now: https://bit.ly/RSCanada2026

#RhodesScholar Cristina Bejan is an award-winning author, theatre artist and spoken word poet. Enjoy her powerful performance of 'Green Horses' ahead of #WorldPoetryDay tomorrow.

We recently hosted a workshop on theatre and climate at Rhodes House, led by #RhodeScholar alumnus Professor Martin Revermann and organised with #RhodesScholars in Residence. Scholars read plays and discussed how theatre can be an important method of communication in tackling climate change.

Congratulations to our #RhodesScholars Elect from China! We look forward to welcoming you to Oxford this autumn 🎊 Read about what they plan to study: bit.ly/RhodesChina2...

Last week we hosted an Iftar at #RhodesHouse, a traditional dinner marking the breaking of the Ramadan fast. #RhodesScholars came together to enjoy delicious food, apply henna and share in the spirit of community. Ramadan Mubarak! Thank you to Reem Henna Designs for the henna.

Celebrating 25 years of extraordinary service, our Registrar Mary Eaton has been helping #RhodesScholars flourish since she first joined us in 2001. She has worked with 8 Wardens & supported over 2400 Scholars in Residence since then, and we're most grateful on behalf of the Rhodes Community. ⭐

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!

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.

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#RhodesScholar

#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."

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.

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.

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.

#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.

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 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!

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! 🐎

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. 🌍

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...

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.

#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.

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. 🎓🌍

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.

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.

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

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 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!

Join us in congratulating #RhodesScholar Elle Striewski for their election to the Executive Board of IGLYO @iglyo.bsky.social#RhodesScholarwhich represents 135+ member organisations in 40+ countries across Europe, supporting queer & trans youth through training, research, advocacy, resources and networking.

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.

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!

Meredith Ross-James is a #RhodesScholar from New Zealand. She is currently reading for the BPhil in philosophy, where she takes a primary interest in philosophy of conspiracy theories, social epistemology and political extremism studies. Check out our Instagram tomorrow for Meredith's takeover!

Our Scholars are back in Oxford but the squirrels never left! Enjoy this video of some familiar furry faces at Rhodes House 🐿️

We're starting the new year and new term with #newbooks in the Alain Locke Collection! Now on display on the Ground Floor of the library- see our blogpost for more info. blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/vhl/2026/01/...

Yesterday marked the start of the spring term, Hilary term, in Oxford. Yiming Cheng, a 2025 Scholar from China, reflects upon her first term as a #RhodesScholar finding work-life balance, finding community and finding a home in Oxford. We wish all of our Scholars in Residence a great term ahead!

Congratulations to our Class of 2026 Scholars Elect from Kenya! 🌟Miheso Collins Lemashon is a medical doctor and emerging public-health leader and Moses Kayanda Kiteto has a background in Chemical and Process Engineering.

Have you visited our latest exhibition yet? Our Artist in Residence Rebecca Korang installed her exhibition on Black poppies (& Other seeds) in October. Come and visit – no booking required. 📅 Tuesday 27 January, Wednesday 28 January, Thursday 29 January, 13:00 - 14:00 | Rhodes House, Oxford

Join us as we discuss the topical issue of AI + its impact on education at all levels. Our panel will consider themes such as inbuilt bias by design, linguistic accessibility + the debatable inevitability of AI @cswash.bsky.social @kelwebbdavies.bsky.social Weds 4 Feb, 18:00 | Rhodes House, Oxford

#RhodesScholars recently explored the impactful skill of storytelling in an interactive workshop at The Story Museum in Oxford. Thank you to the Story Museum for an excellent session covering creative thinking and practical tools and tips!