Yes, we loved it! Thank you so much for being one of our keynotes @elebelfiore! #humanitiesimpact2019

And we've started with opening words from Ted Sanders, the Vice Dean of @HumanitiesUU! Post your own pictures or comments under our hashtag! #humanitiesimpact2019

And here's a copy of our programme. You can still come and join us for any of the events!

We're ready to start Day 2 of the What's the Point? the UU Humanities Graduate Conference 2019! Pop by our registration desk in the Library Entrance Hall in Drift 27 to register and pick up your goodie bag. #humanitiesimpact2019

A couple of pictures from the wonderful first day of our conference! We can't wait for the second day tomorrow, when we'll have talks by our fantastic keynotes and (R)MA and PhD presentations on Impact and the Future of the Humanities! #humanitiesimpact2019

Our masterclasses with our keynote speakers @elebelfiore and Simon During have started!

The UU Humanities Graduate Conference committee has been getting ready for the start of the conference tomorrow. Thanks to our wonderful volunteers for all their help! If you didn't yet sign up for the conference, you can still do so now: https://t.co/vj3v0sKJau @HumanitiesUU

Less than 2 days to go until the start of What's the Point? the UU Humanities Graduate Conference 2019! If you haven't already signed up, do so now via this link:

Hoe ziet de toekomst van de geesteswetenschappen er uit? Op donderdag 11 en vrijdag 12 april organiseert @UniUtrecht een conferentie over de staat van de geesteswetenschappen voor de rMA-studenten en de promovendi. https://t.co/924zkBLYtJ

We're delighted to be collaborating with @JunctionsUU, who are creating a special issue in line with our conference - with a CfP entitled 'Questioning Value'. Come to our conference next Thursday and Friday, get inspired and submit!

All places at our masterclasses on Thursday morning have now been takenbut there are still places remaining at the main conference on Thursday afternoon and Friday. You can register for either one or both of these here: https://t.co/vj3v0t2kz4 Be sure to guarantee a place!

Why 'worthless' humanities degrees may set you up for life https://t.co/JZktEAlx7y #humanitiesimpact2019

And we can't wait to hear them all! To join us, SIGN UP here:

Two weeks to go until "What's the Point? Impact and the Future of the Humanities", the UU Humanities Graduate Conference 2019, including the Centre for Humanities Expert Panels, PhD and (R)MA paper presentations, and much more! SIGN UP here:

Het is nu belangrijker en relevanter dan ooit. (R)MA/PhD studenten: doe mee aan deze conferentie/masterclass over de stand van zaken en toekomst van onze wetenschap! (Voor het geld hoef je het niet te laten want het kost niets.)

Our first conference day includes the Centre for Humanities Expert Panel on the Impact of Humanities Today and in the Future. Panellists: @elebelfiore, Simon During, @LeonievanDrooge, Joost Dankers and Oscar Gelderblom. Moderator: Ingrid Hoofd. SIGN UP:

There are still a few spaces remaining for our masterclasses with our keynotes Eleonore Belfiore and Simon During. The masterclasses are jointly organized with NICA, allowing participants to gain ECTS. For further information and how to register, see:

Registration is now open to attend “What’s the Point? Impact and the Future of the Humanities”, the UU Humanities Graduate Conference 2019! Registration is free and includes lunch on Friday but places are limited so sign up fast to avoid disappointment!

Happy to say that accepted presenters will get first refusal to participate in one of our keynote masterclasses & can gain ECs for masterclass participation and presenting. There will be a separate application (incl. abstract) for remaining masterclass places - more details soon!

UU Humanities Graduate Conference CfP DEADLINE EXTENDED until 24 February - another week to submit to present! On our CfP page you'll also find links to papers by our keynote Eleonora Belfiore & Simon During to give you inspiration for your submission!