News articles and commentary on the place of the humanities in the modern world.
Humanities getting to work (Chris Stokel-Walker, The Guardian)
A new UK study demonstrates how the humanities prepare us for work in many fields.
Talking of humanities (Thilini Prasadika, Scattered Speculations)
A podcast aims to explore the range of humanities, in Sri Lanka and elsewhere.
Can the humanities meet their moment? (Scott Muir, National Humanities Alliance)
Ways the humanities are striving to aid our understanding of this moment.
The ring of suffering (Bridget English, The Irish Times)
Why narratives of illness can offer solace and perspective during the coronavirus.
Framing science (Angela Potochnick, Scientific American)
The ways the humanities help us understand our biases in scientific research.
Humanities and industry (Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes)
New ways colleges and universities are integrating humanities with careers.
Rethinking medical mindsets during the coronavirus (Trisha Greenshalgh, PLoS Medicine)
Why traditional lines of medical inquiry may not be adequate for public health.
Science and humanities (Mario Livio, Psychology Today)
Why Renaissance models of creative breadth are needed today.
Humanities and leadership (Austin Bukenya, Nation)
Thoughts on how humanities fostered the leadership of Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania.
The Decade of the Humanities? (The British Academy)
The new President of the British Academy touts the resurgence of the humanities.