Why the Humanities Matter in the Age of AI
Explore what it means to be human through interactive humanities workshops, ethical AI challenges and future-focused career insights at Monash.
10.00 – 10.20am | Session: What does “Being Human” mean in the age of AI?
Interactive questions/polls on AI and humanity
Positioning the humanities as essential human capabilities—not just subjects
10.20 – 11.20am | Humanities in action: rotating mini‑labs
The audience rotates through 4 short, interactive mini‑sessions (15–20 minutes each) in different areas of studies like Bioethics, Philosophy, Ancient History.
11.20 – 11.50am | Break: Light catering
11.50am – 12.40pm | Challenge workshop
Session: Designing ethical futures
In small groups, the audience will tackle a real‑world AI scenario (e.g. AI in schools, healthcare, justice, or culture), guided by prompts rooted in humanities thinking.
12.40 – 1.10pm | Campus experience
Campus Tour by Arts Student Ambassadors
1.10 – 2.00pm | Futures panel
Session: Human futures in an AI world
Fast‑paced, conversational panel with academics and alumni about what does a humanities career look like now? Why “being human” will matter even more in the future.
Event Details
- Date:
- 23 September 2026 at 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Venue:
- Clayton campus
- Campus:
- Clayton
- Open to:
- Future undergraduate students (domestic)
- Cost:
- Free
Description
Explore what it means to be human through interactive humanities workshops, ethical AI challenges and future-focused career insights at Monash.
10.00 – 10.20am | Session: What does “Being Human” mean in the age of AI?
Interactive questions/polls on AI and humanity
Positioning the humanities as essential human capabilities—not just subjects
10.20 – 11.20am | Humanities in action: rotating mini‑labs
The audience rotates through 4 short, interactive mini‑sessions (15–20 minutes each) in different areas of studies like Bioethics, Philosophy, Ancient History.
11.20 – 11.50am | Break: Light catering
11.50am – 12.40pm | Challenge workshop
Session: Designing ethical futures
In small groups, the audience will tackle a real‑world AI scenario (e.g. AI in schools, healthcare, justice, or culture), guided by prompts rooted in humanities thinking.
12.40 – 1.10pm | Campus experience
Campus Tour by Arts Student Ambassadors
1.10 – 2.00pm | Futures panel
Session: Human futures in an AI world
Fast‑paced, conversational panel with academics and alumni about what does a humanities career look like now? Why “being human” will matter even more in the future.