Humanities 21 is a not-for-profit advocacy organisation committed to promoting the importance of the humanities in life and business
Our mission is to engage with business, give the broader community an increased respect for the humanities, and inspire students to take up humanities subjects.
Our vision is for a society in which the humanities are perceived as a valuable form of education, a sound foundation for a successful career, and essential contributors to a meaningful life.
The aims of our events and advocacy projects are to:
Encourage businesses to recognise the role the humanities can play in staff and industry development;
Inspire students to study the humanities as a gateway to any successful career;
Drive policy makers to increase funding of the humanities in education; and
Excite humanities enthusiasts with fascinating cultural events and ideas.
a definition of the humanities
…we have used philosophy, literature, religion, art, music, history and language to understand and record our world. These modes of expression have become some of the subjects that traditionally fall under the humanities umbrella... (Stanford Humanities Centre)
Our Schools Program & the role of the Humanities in the 21st Century
The humanities - history, literature, philosophy, and related subjects - have been considered an essential part of a good education since classical times. Today, the humanities remain even more crucial, particularly regarding skills that matter.
HISTORY LESSONS?
What can modern corporations learn from the French Revolution when it comes to change management? And how does the ancient Greeks’ control of their vast Mediterranean empire differ from the implementation of contemporary mergers and acquisitions?
EVENTS / NEWS
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JOIN OUR TEAM!
Humanities 21 offers internships that provide an exciting opportunity to work and enhance skills in the following areas:
· Social media and communications strategy
· Video production and creative content