Humanities World Changers

School of Humanities | Sgoil nan Daonnachdan

Bringing students, staff, alumni and employers together to connect, reflect and celebrate the Humanities.

Glasgow University Union

The School of Humanities presents: Humanities World Changers 2026! Co-organised by the School of Humanities and Student Voice interns, this event features:<ul><li>Humanities student projects showcase</li><li>3 Alumni Roundtables (Heritage, Business, Public Sector)</li><li>Networking lunch with alumni and employers</li><li>Welcome speech from the Principal of UofG - Professor Andy Schofield</li><li>The Launch of the Humanities World Changers report with Head of Humanities, Professor Ian Forrest and report author - student intern, Jodie Pike</li><li>Keynote Speech from Ewen MacAskill (MA History &amp; Politics)</li></ul>Don't miss this celebration of the Humanities and valuable opportunity to take the leap forward in your humanities career!

Event Programme10:00 - 10:50 Alumni Panel 1: Heritage @ Debates Chamber11:00 - 11:50 Alumni Panel 2: Business @ Debates Chamber12:00 - 12:50 Alumni Panel 3: Public sector @ Debates Chamber 13:00 - 14:00 Networking lunch/ Student Project Showcase** @ Dining Hall14:00 - 14:10 Welcome from Principal Prof Andy Schofield @ Debates Chamber14:10 - 14:30 Launch of Humanities World Changers Report: Prof Ian Forrest (Head of School), Jodie Pike (Student Report Author) @ Debates Chamber14:30 - 15:00 Keynote:Ewan MacAskill @ Debates Chamber **Student Project Showcase will be running all day from 10am-3pm

CONTACT: tanya.cheadle@glasgow.ac.uk or shannon.li@glasgow.ac.uk VENUE INFORMATION: The GUU is one of two iconic student unions at the University of Glasgow. Address: 32 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8LX<a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.guu.co.uk%2Flocationsandsustainability&amp;data=05%7C02%7CShannon.Li%40glasgow.ac.uk%7C05ba09bbff264b34fbb208de76160dd5%7C6e725c29763a4f5081f22e254f0133c8%7C1%7C0%7C639078034263347114%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bduf2DMIb1ILKC8nJKdRnf%2Foxh%2Bfn6JBZFCnz%2BT29uY%3D&amp;reserved=0" title="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.guu.co.uk%2Flocationsandsustainability&amp;data=05%7C02%7CShannon.Li%40glasgow.ac.uk%7C05ba09bbff264b34fbb208de76160dd5%7C6e725c29763a4f5081f22e254f0133c8%7C1%7C0%7C639078034263347114%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bduf2DMIb1ILKC8nJKdRnf%2Foxh%2Bfn6JBZFCnz%2BT29uY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Directions and GUU accessibility details</a>We aim to ensure everyone has equal access to our events. If you need alternative formats or other reasonable adjustments, please contact tanya.cheadle@glasgow.ac.uk with your request so that arrangements, where possible, can be made. TICKET INFORMATION: The ticket will give you access to the whole event. Feel free to drop in and out of sessions, although we would recommend attending for the whole day to gain the maximum insight on the value of our Humanities degrees and where they could take you! Do make sure you arrive early for the buffet lunch and student project exhibition in the Dining Hall at 1-2pm, as capacity here is limited. If you are no longer able to attend the event, we would be grateful if you could relinquish your ticket. PHOTOGRAPHY &amp; FILMING: Please note, photography and filming will take place during the event for promotional and educational purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed please let one of the team know or email any questions or concerns to tanya.cheadle@glasgow.ac.uk This event is funded by the University of Glasgow's <a href="https://www.gla.ac.uk/connect/supportus/supportinspires/chancellorsfund/" title="https://www.gla.ac.uk/connect/supportus/supportinspires/chancellorsfund/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chancellor's Fund</a>, and supported by the <a href="https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/students/studentexperience/inclusion/teamuofgtogether/headline_1231327_en.html" title="https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/students/studentexperience/inclusion/teamuofgtogether/headline_1231327_en.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Team UofG Together Internships Fund</a>. We are very grateful to them for their support.

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