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Humanities Initiatives

These initiatives support cultural and humanistic development representing the identity of the IE community.

Future leaders must recognize the humanities' vital role in shaping critical thinking, cultural awareness, and ethical decision-making in business. IE Foundation is committed to exposing the IE community to diverse initiatives that foster debate and fresh perspectives, cultivating leaders who blend creativity and empathy with a deep understanding of human values in the business world.

Humanities Initiatives

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    IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities

    The IE Foundation Prizes in the Humanities are held each year to celebrate the best creative works by students, alumni, faculty and staff that form part of the IE community. These prizes honor the humanistic vision held by all of the members of our educational community, as well as their critical thinking, and their ability to have a unique voice and vision of reality.

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    Hay Festival Segovia

    Culture is an essential part of human identity; it represents the legacy of a society. We are sponsors and academic partners of this literary festival that celebrates ideas as the answer to the socio-political and economic challenges we face today, with activities, exhibitions, debates and poetry readings in Segovia.

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    Arts & Humanities Week

    Every year, IE University celebrates Arts & Humanities Week led by the IE School of Humanities, Campus Life and IE Foundation. This initiative celebrates the humanities through cultural activities, workshops and events that help students enhance their critical thinking and anticipate a future marked by technological innovation.