11 am - 12 pm
Cross-Disciplinary Programme Geospatial Intelligence
Intelligence from Space and Place, for Real-World Solutions
11 am - 12 pm
Cross-Disciplinary Programme Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Technology, Labour, and Inequality
You are invited to explore a pivotal shift shaping our economies. Research shows a rapid decline in middle-skill jobs across the U.S. and Europe, paired with a substantial rise in employment at both the high and low ends of the skill spectrum. This is the phenomenon of "job polarisation." In our discussion, we will navigate the challenges it creates for both mature and developing economies. You will see why understanding job polarisation fully requires us to integrate perspectives from Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. Finally, let's identify together how this trend opens avenues for action. We will consider how it can motivate state and private actors—perhaps including you—to reimagine and strengthen investments in education, skills, and training.
1 pm - 1:50 pm
Centre for Language Studies
Multilingualism and Intercultural Competence as your 21st Century Assets
As cultures increasingly interact and integrate with one another, multilingualism and intercultural competence have become highly coveted assets that give you an edge in our competitive society and the job market. These language-educator panellists will provide insights into the importance and value of mastering – starting from your Freshman year – one of the 10 Asian and 3 European languages taught at the CLS, the promises and pitfalls the best strategies for ensuring that the requirements of a Minor in Language Studies will be met.
1 pm - 1:50 pm
English Language & Linguistics, English Literature, and Theatre & Performance Studies
Technology, Labour, and Inequality
First, dive into language itself with English Language & Linguistics. You'll uncover the core theories and cutting-edge research that define how we communicate. See how this program blends deep knowledge with real-world practice to prepare you for careers in tech, publishing, and beyond. Then, experience the joy of analysis with English Literature. Delve into works like the poetry of William Carlos Williams alongside the critical theory of Mikhail Bakhtin. Get a true taste of the pleasure and rigor of literary study at the tertiary level and glimpse our exciting curriculum. Finally, examine the world as a stage with Theatre & Performance Studies. Here, you’ll study performance as both an art form and a vital lens for understanding our complex world. Explore our specializations—from Asian Shakespeare to applied theatre—and see how a broad, transferable arts training equips you for diverse career paths.
Come and find where your passion meets purpose. Let’s explore these futures together!
1 pm - 1:50 pm
Political Science
The Importance and Relevance of Political Science today
2 pm - 2:50 pm
Economics
Thinking Like an Economist
Why would your teacher cheat? Which factors cause crime rates to go down? Do you really love your parents? In this lecture, we use the tools of economic analysis to answer such questions and challenge everything and everyone around us, including ourselves.