Aiming to go truly international

In a bid to improve its diversity and world standing, Rhodes House is looking to increase its global intake of scholars, Alywin Chew reports in Shanghai.

It has only been four years since Chinese students became part of the Rhodes Scholarship community, but they have already impressed with their determination to become trailblazers and ambassadors for their nation, said Elizabeth Kiss, PhD, who became the first female warden of Rhodes House last year, during her recent visit to Shanghai.

"I think what sets Chinese Rhodes scholars apart is that they have a deep sense of being cultural ambassadors for China. Every year, they organize a trip to China for their fellow Rhodes scholars from nine countries. They do this on their own accord; the Rhodes House is not involved," says Kiss.