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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 2d

Dr Vuyane Mhlomi #RhodesScholar & CEO of Quro Medical shares how the Rhodes Tech & Society Forum unites people with diverse expertise to exchange ideas & drive real change. Join the conversation shaping tech’s future at #TechAndSociety2025 this November: bit.ly/TechAndSociety2025

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Schmidt Science Fellows @schmidtfellows.bsky.social · 3d

A new chapter begins! We're thrilled to welcome our 2025 Fellows to Oxford and @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk for their first Science Leadership Program convening — a defining moment in their Fellowship journey and in growing our global community. schmidtsciencefellows.org/program/lead...

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 2d

Our #RhodesScholars from Singapore and Malaysia Ann, Max, Pranav and Khoo have a welcome message for our Class of 2025 Scholars!

Punting is a quintessential Oxford activity. Most colleges have their own punts, or you can hire a punt from Magdalen Bridge Boathouse or Cherwell Boathouse.

Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 2d

#RhodesScholars Yolande Chan and Dwight Newman have been elected as 2025 Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada.

This recognition by the RSC is the highest honour in the arts, humanities, social sciences & sciences.

Read about their work here ⬇️ bit.ly/RSCFellows2025

The Royal Society of Canada Announces its Class of 2025 New Fellows and College Members

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and its Members have elected this year’s new Fellows and named the incoming class of the RSC College.One hundred and two new Fellows have been elected by their peers…

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 5d

Albert Einstein visited Oxford three times in the early 1930s, and delivered a series of lectures at #RhodesHouse.

A blackboard he used in 1931 while explaining relativity and the expanding universe is displayed at Oxford’s History of Science Museum.

📷 St John's College

Albert Einstein standing under trees in Oxford

Albert Einstein's chalkboard on display in Oxford’s History of Science Museum

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 5d

Congratulations to #RhodesScholar Dr Jade Leung, Chief Technology Officer of the AI Security Institute, who has been appointed as the PM's new AI adviser.

She will work to position the UK as a leading nation preparing for the impacts of transformative AI.

Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/JadeLeungAI

Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 6d

Our Class of 2025 #RhodesScholars have landed! ✈️

Pictured are Scholars from South Africa, Namibia, the USA, China, Jamaica, Lebanon and Haiti arriving at Heathrow Airport, where they were greeted by Rhodes Trust staff members.

A large group of Scholars cheering at Heathrow Airport

A selfie of Scholars and Rhodes staff members at Heathrow

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 6d

#RhodesScholar Prof Hugh Possingham has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, one of science’s highest honours! 👏

Renowned for pioneering work in mathematical ecology & conservation, his planning tool has shaped protected areas in 180 countries.

Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/HughPossinghamFRS

UQ scientist awarded global scientific honour

A world-leading ecologist from The University of Queensland has been awarded one of science’s highest honours, elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society (UK), the oldest scientific academy in…

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 7d

This weekend Canadian Rhodes Scholars old and new came together for the annual Sailing Weekend to celebrate the 2025 #RhodesScholars before they 'set sail' to the UK. The Scholars enjoyed a keynote speech from alumnus Samir Sinha and a walking tour of Toronto led by alumnus Matthew Jordan.

A group photo in front of the Toronto skyline

People sitting at dinner tables listening to a keynote

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 7d

Congratulations #RhodesScholar Dr. Amit Kumar on being awarded the 2025 Harrison-Meldola Early Career Prize for Chemistry!

His pioneering research aims to establish a circular economy for plastics, reducing dependence on fossil resources.

Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/DrAmitKumarRSC

Dr Amit Kumar

2025 Harrison-Meldola Early Career Prize for Chemistry: awarded for the development of green processes based on catalytic (de)hydrogenation for the synthesis of renewable polymers and their recycling.

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 8d

Join us for the opening of our Artist in Residence Rebecca Korang's exhibition 'on Black poppies (& Other seeds)' responding to the theme of 'Radical Joy' at Rhodes House on Monday 20 October at 18:00. Everyone is welcome. Sign up for free now: bit.ly/RadicalJoyLa...

on Black poppies (& Other seeds). Monday 20 October, 18:00, Rhodes House. Rhodes Trust Artist in Residence. Rebecca Korang. An illustration of two men sitting down.

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 8d

Congratulations #RhodesScholar Dr. Bradley Max Segal on being one of Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30! 🎉

His work in healthcare tech is creating tools that support both patients and healthcare workers, showing how innovation can truly serve humanity.

Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/BradSegal

30 Under 30 Class of 2025/Dr Bradley Max Segal: On Innovative Tech That Serves Both Healthcare Workers And Patients

Words and Curation Chanel RetiefAdditional research Nicole Pillay and Oluwatomisin AmokeojaArt Direction and Photography Manelisi DabataPhotography Assistant: Ovayo NonqaStylist: Onela JoniStylist’s…

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 9d

Mākereti Papakura, believed to be the first indigenous woman to study at @ox.ac.uk, has been posthumously awarded an MPhil in Anthropology. @oxford-anthro.bsky.social

Her peer #RhodesScholar Thomas Penniman played a crucial role in ensuring her legacy endured. Learn more➡️ bit.ly/MakeretiPapakura

Studio portrait of Mākereti c. 1907, from a private collection.

Head and shoulders portrait of Thomas Kenneth Penniman smoking a pipe c. 1960-69, Pitt Rivers Museum.

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 9d

A new chapter begins! Wishing the warmest welcome to the #RhodesScholar Class of 2025 and excited to welcome back Scholars in Residence joining us in Oxford this week.

A dramatic orange and purple sunrise behind Rhodes House

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 12d

Happy World Alpaca Day! 🦙 Throwback to earlier this year when the Bodleian Libraries welcomed a herd of adorable alpacas to the Radcliffe Camera lawn, inviting Oxford students to take a much-needed break during studying for exams.

A group of students stand smiling behind a pen of alpacas.

An alpaca curiously approaches a rainbow-colored plush toy held by a visitor.

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 12d

Congratulations to #RhodesScholar Sara Bronin for winning a 2025 #HeinzAward for the Economy! @heinzawards.org

The Heinz Awards @heinzawards.org · 15d

Meet @sarabronin.bsky.social, 2025 #HeinzAward recipient for the Economy! She is making zoning data open and accessible — giving people the tools to shape more equitable and well-designed communities.

Learn more about her work: bit.ly/4lUNHCb

#HeinzAwards30

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 13d

⭐ Buntu Fanteso @buntufanteso.bsky.social
⭐ Tonia Williams
⭐ Elena Frogameni
⭐ Klarke Stricklen

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 13d

Meet the Scholar Programme Facilitators, a group of Scholars in Residence who work closely with our team to help shape the bespoke learning programme that runs alongside #RhodesScholars study commitments.

⭐ Ahmed Aljohani
⭐ Chishimba Kasanga
⭐ Misbah Reshi
⭐ Jemma Houghton

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 15d

Join us for our next Scholars’ Library event with #RhodesScholar @jazbrisack.bsky.social
who will discuss their book Get on the Job and Organize: Standing Up for a Better Workplace and a Better World, in conversation with Shruti Iyer 📚

Weds 22 Oct, 18:00 BST, Zoom | bit.ly/ScholarsLibr...

Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 15d

Celebrating our 2025 #RhodesScholars Elect from South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia!

They were joined by Alumni in Cape Town, who shared stories, insights and encouragement as the new cohort prepare for their journeys to Oxford

Scholars Elect smile and pose against the backdrop of Table Mountain

Dinner hosted by John Roome, Deputy National Secretary for the Global Scholarships

A group of Rhodes Scholars enjoying dinner together

Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 16d

“I thought it would be hyper-competitive. Instead, I found my closest friends.”
Sam O’Sullivan, from the USA, reflects on the friendships and sense of belonging she’s found as a #RhodesScholar at Oxford

Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 19d

Did you know that #Oxford is the greenest city in the UK? 🌳We are lucky to have so many parks and gardens on our doorstep.

Check out some of our favourite green spaces: bit.ly/ParksinOxford

Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 21d

When Rachel Kolb arrived at Oxford in 2013, she navigated settling into university life as a signing deaf #RhodesScholar.

Here, she shares her experiences, her advice for the Class of 2025, and thoughts on how we can all communicate to better understand each other.

Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 23d

Congratulations to our Class of 2025 #RhodesScholars from Germany! 🎉 Laura Wegner plans to focus on digital health, learning how to build ethical and fair algorithms, and Johanna Gring plans to use computational methods to understand the climate crisis and its management.

Laura standing on steps holding up the Rhodes scholar selection poster on an iPad

Johanna standing in front of mountains holding up the Rhodes scholar selection poster on an iPad

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Rhodes Trust @rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk · 26d

"When I arrived at Oxford, I was told that Rhodes Scholars were very lucky to have at least three built-in communities to call home: our college, our department + the Rhodes community. We all come from such unique places, but we come together and have a strong community." #RhodesScholar Astrid Liden

Astrid wearing matriculation clothes standing in front of a grand gate

Astrid and 3 friends in front of the hanging garden sculpture in Rhodes House

Astrid and rowers standing in front of the River Thames in Oxford

Astrid and 3 friends in formal clothing standing in a quad in Magdalen College

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