# Event Details - **Event Name**: More Than a Degree: Social Sciences, Humanities & the Arts - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: A launch event exploring career paths, personal growth, and the value of Social Sciences, Humanities & the Arts beyond university.About this EventMore Than a Degree: Life After University for Social Sciences, Humanities & the ArtsThis event marks the official launch of Room 2 Be a community-led platform that champions the value of the social sciences, humanities, and the arts, (SHAPE) and brings together people who are curious about society, culture, and people.Designed for students, graduates, and early-career professionals, the event creates space to explore life after university, identity, and career direction without reducing success to a single path. It recognises that many people from these disciplines struggle to see where they “fit” because the value of their degrees is often misunderstood or undervalued.Through a combination of panel discussion, practical workshops, and networking, attendees will:Explore career paths beyond conventional or expected rolesLearn how to translate their degree, skills, and experiences into CVs and interviewsBuild confidence in articulating the value of their backgroundUnderstand how mentorship works and how to access meaningful guidanceConnect with like-minded peers, mentors, and professionalsPanel discussions will feature Room 2 Be founder Ellise, career strategist Sanjana Dawar, and other professionals from social science and humanities backgrounds, sharing honest reflections on navigating early careers, uncertainty, and non-linear journeys. These conversations are grounded in lived experience rather than polished success stories.The event will also include a practical workshop focused on CV and interview preparation, offering tools and storytelling techniques that attendees can apply immediately, alongside informal networking designed to encourage genuine connection.This is a free, inclusive, and community-focused event, created to support self-discovery, confidence, and connection. It also serves as an introduction to Room 2 Be’s wider vision, programmes, and future initiatives inviting attendees to become part of an ongoing community.Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 06:55 PMArrival + Networking Info: Guests arrive, check in, and enjoy informal networking. Optional CV and interview feedback registration, where you can register your interest to have your CV reviewed and 1:1 advice on interview skills, there will be limited spaces and on a first come, first served basis. ?: 06:55 PM - 07:05 PMWelcome to Room 2 BeInfo: Ellise, Founder of Room 2 Be, introduces the organisation, its mission, and the vision behind More Than a Degree. This short walkthrough will share what Room 2 Be aims to achieve for SHAPE students and graduates.?: 07:05 PM - 07:30 PMPanel Discussion: Life After UniversityInfo: A panel conversation with Ellise, Sanjana Dawar, and guest speakers from diverse SHAPE backgrounds, exploring: Career paths beyond traditional roles Turning academic skills into professional value Navigating confidence, uncertainty, and early careers?: 07:30 PM - 07:35 PMBreak and Transition ?: 07:35 PM - 08:05 PMInteractive Workshops (Rotational Sessions)Info: Attendees will take part in two practical, hands-on sessions: Storytelling for Career Confidence - Hosted by Ellise Learn how to shape your experiences into compelling narratives for applications, interviews, and networking. Career Strategy Workshop - Led by Sanjana Dawar Guided exercises using worksheets from Sanjana’s book, focused on career positioning, strategic decision-making, and intentional next steps.?: 08:05 PM - 09:00 PMNetworking, Final Drinks & CV / Interview FeedbackInfo: The evening closes with relaxed networking, drinks, and a CV and interview feedback sessions for those who registered, offering personalised guidance and opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, and professionals. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/more-than-a-degree-social-sciences-humanities-and-the-arts/100001980404031770 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business, storytelling, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmore-than-a-degree-social-sciences-humanities-the-arts-tickets-1980404031770 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Somerset House - **lat**: 51.511059 - **long**: -0.117148 - **full address**: Somerset House, Strand, London, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Ellise Gordon (https://allevents.in/org/ellise-gordon/27401788) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/27ecaa07a4ebe0941f4dcad16a36eb0941dca9e9b0d929f9a5b34e4ee22db11a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfeea96-gmir.jpg?v=1769352669 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/27d24126fdd9fbcbd47e8c8e2830bcc9065a47aa1b7cb0478e21bced2c546c45-rimg-w400-h400-dcfee996-gmir.jpg?v=1769352669 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 06 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Somerset House, Strand, London, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Ellise Gordon - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, business, storytelling, art - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about More Than a Degree: Social Sciences, Humanities & the Arts ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "More Than a Degree: Social Sciences, Humanities & the Arts", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/27ecaa07a4ebe0941f4dcad16a36eb0941dca9e9b0d929f9a5b34e4ee22db11a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfeea96-gmir.jpg?v=1769352669", "startDate": "2026-02-06", "endDate": "2026-02-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/more-than-a-degree-social-sciences-humanities-and-the-arts/100001980404031770", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Somerset House", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Strand", "postalCode": "WC2R 1LA", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.511059", "longitude": "-0.117148" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A launch event exploring career paths, personal growth, and the value of Social Sciences, Humanities & the Arts beyond university.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-06", "validFrom": "2026-04-06", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/more-than-a-degree-social-sciences-humanities-and-the-arts/100001980404031770" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/more-than-a-degree-social-sciences-humanities-and-the-arts/100001980404031770", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Ellise Gordon", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/ellise-gordon/27401788", "description": "I’m Ellise, the founder of Room 2 Be a community-led platform that champions the value of the social sciences, humanities, and the arts.Room 2 Be exists for people who are curious about society, culture, creativity, and how people think and behave, particularly students and graduates navigating uncertainty about what comes next after university. 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