A year in review: extracurricular activities at IE School of Humanities
As one of IE University’s key values, the humanities play a fundamental role across all our programs. IE School of Humanities takes the discipline to another level, allowing students to complement humanistic learning with innovative approaches to prepare them for future challenges.
“Move fast and break things”: innovation, humanities and technology
IE University’s Junior Advisory Board program challenges high school students to shape the future through interdisciplinary thinking. This annual program invites teenagers from around the world to engage in academic and multicultural discourse.
Each year features a different theme aimed at fostering innovation, critical thinking and new perspectives on current issues.
The Importance of the Humanities, with Goretti González
Humanities provide the architecture for complex problem-solving Although Dr Goretti González came from a business-minded family, she says that the humanities were her true calling. However, since studying the humanities, she’s gained an understanding of how the two overlap. She explains that the humanities are the bedrock of humanity; they foster critical thinking and invite […]
Managing Ethics in AI: IE Alumni Experts Discuss Challenges and Potential Solutions
With the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, we are entering an era where the capabilities of technology are unlike anything we’ve ever seen. The opportunities that come with that are infinite and around the world, businesses are directing increasing amounts of resources toward exploring this unexplored potential. However, in response to these developments, we have […]
How the Humanities Complete the IE Experience
At IE University, we work relentlessly to ensure our students receive a well-rounded education. The humanities can often get lost behind the bustle of our tech-driven world—but we emphasize just how beneficial it is to learn from the complexities of the human experience. By studying where we came from, we can equip ourselves for what’s […]
A Safe Space for Creativity, Empathy and Critical Thinking: The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities
The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities Higher education has always been rooted in the humanities, right from its inception. History, philosophy, language, literature and the arts have shaped culture over eons and, through their study, continue to nurture a fertile ground for curiosity, innovation and new ideas The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities […]
The IE University humanities experience
At IE University, the humanities have always been an essential part of our educational philosophy. They run through all of our degrees in one way or another, supported by the transversal Arts & Humanities Division. All around the world we are seeing a resurgence in the humanities, as cutting-edge industries in all sectors demand well-rounded […]
Literature, technology & sustainability intersect at Hay Festival Segovia 2023
This past September, IE University once again had the great pleasure of hosting Hay Festival Segovia. This world-renowned literary festival brings together writers, historians, philosophers, ecologists, and much more to engage in interdisciplinary talks on a wide variety of topics, from the intersection of poetry and generative AI, to the future of teaching literature with […]
5 reasons to study the Bachelor in Humanities at IE University
While technology holds the key to our future, the humanities are more important than ever for those who wish to influence it. What place do the humanities hold in an increasingly tech-focused world? Innovation is vital to the continued advancement of humanity, but we can’t forget about the core human qualities that define us as […]
Celebrating Our Humanistic Vision with the 8th Annual IE Foundation Prizes for the Humanities
Over the last few decades, technological innovations have largely been responsible for pushing society forward, completely transforming everything from how we live to the way we work. And as technology continues to prove its value in our daily lives, some would ask: why should we care about the humanities? Why should we immerse ourselves in […]
Studying Human Behavior in the Heart of Madrid
I’m Claudia Poudereux and I’m from Madrid. I decided to stay in Madrid thanks to the opportunity to study at the best university in Spain while still enjoying of Madrid’s environment and nightlife, staying close to my family and friends, and being able to meet a lot of international people. On the weekends, I enjoy […]
Marrying Psychology and Sociology for a Multidisciplinary Approach to Behavior and Social Sciences
I’m Connie Ganburged and I’m from Mongolia and the US. I love learning about myself and the people around me, with this interest driving my choice of a bachelor’s degree. While looking at universities, I was seeking a program that would give me a skill set that I could apply to a broad range of […]
Behavioral Science and Helping Humans Make the Best Choices
My name is Lara and I’m currently completing my Bachelor in Behavior and Social Sciences. I decided to study this subject because I’ve always been interested in psychology, but I was more interested in focusing on group behavior rather than the individual, which is typically what psychology hones in on. I was also hesitant to […]
Understanding and Influencing Behavior to Do Good: An Interview with Juan Pablo Gonzalez
What attracted you to the Bachelor in Behavior & Social Sciences? I knew I wanted to do something in business or marketing, but also with a focus on psychology, as it’s one of the forces that condition why we decide to behave in a certain way. I did some research on behavioral economics and fell […]
IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities: channel your creativity
What are the IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities? The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities are annual awards that celebrate the IE University community’s creativity. The celebrated works are produced by students, alumni, faculty, and staff, and the awards are proudly hosted by the IE Foundation and the IE Arts & Humanities Division. There […]
ÁNGELA CANO LLORET: An insightful view on this year’s Honours Program Challenge
This year’s edition was organized by Amazon Alexa, the leading AI-powered virtual assistant, and we had to design a new way to use Alexa’s technology to improve higher education. Alexa, reinvent higher education A determined and motivated student, Ángela is a member of IE University’s Honours Program, and this year she participated in the Honours […]
IE University opens a new space on campus dedicated to the Creativity Center
Whoever walks down the second-floor corridors at the Santa Cruz la Real campus in Segovia will discover a space that will forever leave a mark: the new corner at IE University’s Creativity Center, designed by Meteorito studio and developed by Segovian artist, Alberto Fernández Hurtado. A combination of yellow, fuchsia, and blue over a black […]
Guggenheim Museum brings art closer to IE University
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, art stands out as a key force in contributing to our continued well-being. No matter where we found ourselves during the confinement, art and collective expression—whether film, television, music or painting—were central to the momentary joys that we all experienced while stuck at home.
IEU hosts another enlightening edition of the Hay Festival
From the 20th to the 23rd of September 2018, our IE University campus in Segovia hosts the international literary and arts event, the Hay Festival.
The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities
The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities are a way to recognize the creative work of IE students and alumni, in an effort to reinforce our pillars.
The Possibility of an island, a humanist university
In the prospect of a post-humanist world, are there any universities left today that stand as islands of a contrarian humanist tradition in this brave new world?
A humanistic approach to education
Salvador Carmona, Rector at IE University, explained this when we asked him about the importance of studying humanities during undergraduate education.