Research shows that over the next 10 to 15 years, 46 percent of Kiwi careers will be lost to automation. In this uncertain future environment, it is clear that successful workers will be those who can easily adapt. Perhaps the most adaptable employees of all will be the arts graduates.

Join fellow Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences alumni for a panel discussion on the future of work and the growing need for the flexibility and creativity fostered by an education in the humanities, social sciences and creative arts. Panellists include academics from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, business leaders and futurists, and the event will include plenty of time for networking after the discussion.

Panellists

Victoria University of Wellington's Professor of Philosophy Nick Agar specialises in the human significance of technological progress and has this year contributed to futures workshops held by Inland Revenue, looking at predictions around the future of work.

Deloitte's Dr Jeff Brandt helps clients harness the power of technological change through technology strategy, design and delivery. Jeff also provides support to the Faculty's new Future of Work course where students examine the changing nature of employment.

Alumna Melissa Clark-Reynolds ONZM is a futurist and entrepreneur, having founded several technology businesses over a twenty-year period. Melissa loves to “blow stuff up” and think creatively about how to find new solutions to old problems.

Alumna and Chief Futurist at StratEDGY Strategic Foresight Dr Stephanie Pride is a professional futurist with extensive experience in advising public, private and not-for-profit sectors, as well as academia.

The panel will be moderated by Associate Professor Stuart Brock, a philosopher specialising in areas around decision-making. Stuart is a firm believer that arts graduates are “equipped and empowered” to lead the way into an unpredictable economic environment.

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