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JOY Drive

19 Apr 2023

Why arts and other generalist degrees are the future of higher education and employment

Arts, Careers, Education, Higher Education

Why arts and other generalist degrees are the future of higher education and employment

We chat with with Catharine Coleborne – Professor of History, School Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences, University of Newcastle about why we should value generalist degrees more and how employers are seeking the skills they provide.

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