About Humanities@Work

Did you know that humanities research can help solve issues that governments, cultural institutions and businesses are grappling with?

During Humanities@Work, we bring professionals and researchers together to explore topics such as digital literacy, AI, heritage, media, healthcare, language, and government. It will be an inspiring afternoon full of deep dives, discussions, practical tools, workshops, and chance encounters.

For professionals, Humanities@Work is an opportunity to build valuable connections with academics and researchers, whose expertise can strengthen your work. Whether you are looking for fresh perspectives, research-based insights, potential collaborations or innovative approaches to complex societal challenges, this event offers direct access to knowledge and networks that can support your organization and professional practice.

At the same time, researchers benefit from the practical experience, questions, and perspectives that professionals bring to the table. By exchanging ideas and challenges from everyday practice, both sides can learn from one another and explore how academic knowledge and professional expertise can create real-world impact together.

Programme

• Keynotes: Leading researchers present their insights on themes shaping society today: AI, language, media, heritage, and storytelling.

• Workshops: Interactive sessions where professionals and researchers work on real issues together.

• Speed dating: Short one-on-one conversations to find research partners, internship opportunities, and collaborative projects.

• Talk Shows: Throughout the afternoon, researchers and professionals take the stage for short, lively conversations on the themes that matter most right now. Expect honest exchanges, fresh perspectives, and the kind of dialogue that rarely happens outside a room like this.

• Heritage Buffet: Dinner with a historical dimension, close off the day in an informal setting.