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What can you do with a humanities degree?

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What skills are you actually developing by studying the humanities? How can they be useful in your future career – and how do you communicate their value to an employer? Hear from an Oxford researcher.

Lecture
Date
22 Oct 2026
Time
13:15 - 14:45
Location
Renströmsgatan 6, the Faculty of Humanities, Gothenburg University, room J222

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The event will be held in English 🇬🇧

The event is for students at the Faculty of Humanities – whether graduation is just around the corner or still a few years away.
Organizer
The Department of literature, history of ideas and religion

Join us for a conversation with Dr James Robson from the University of Oxford, co-author of The Value of the Humanities. Drawing on research into the relationship between education, skills and working life, Robson will offer an international perspective on what a humanities education can bring to your future career.

We will explore questions such as:

  • What skills do you develop through studying the humanities?
  • How can those skills be applied in different careers and workplaces?
  • How do employers view a humanities degree?
  • How can you identify and communicate your skills when applying for jobs?

Panel discussion

Following Robson's presentation, we will continue the conversation in a panel discussion with representatives from the University of Gothenburg. There will also be an opportunity to ask your own questions.

And, of course, there will be fika!
 

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Dr James Robson, Director of Oxford University Centre for Knowledge, Skills, and Organisational Performance.