NASELS 3.0 Summit Exposes Humanities Students to Opportunities in Tech and Media

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            Fawaz Adedeji

The National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies (NASELS), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Chapter, on Tuesday, hosted the NASELS 3.0 Summit at the ACE Conference Hall, aimed at equipping humanities students with relevant technological and media skills.

The summit, themed “Humanities in the 21st Century: Exploring New Opportunities in Tech, Media and Creative Writing,” focused on expanding students’ understanding of the evolving role of humanities in a technology-driven world. It provided a collaborative platform for content creators, digital entrepreneurs, media practitioners, and tech enthusiasts to share insights and foster innovation.

The event, held as part of the NASELS Week, featured academic and industry experts, including the Head of Department, Prof. E.T.O. Babalola, Prof. K.O. Ayoola, Mrs Bukola Olafenwa, Matthew Ibiyemi, Ariyo Isaac, and the President of the Association of Campus Journalists, Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU), Esther Olatimehin.

In his remarks, Prof. Babalola commended the organisers, particularly the NASELS 2025/2026 Precision Administration, for convening what he described as a meaningful and impactful programme. He urged students to maximise the opportunity for both personal and professional development.

During the panel session, speakers encouraged students to leverage technological tools such as data analytics, social media management, and digital storytelling to enhance their academic and professional prospects.

Mrs Bukola Olafenwa, a web developer, advised students not to limit themselves to their academic discipline but to explore opportunities beyond the classroom.

“Do not limit yourself to your department. There is a lot happening beyond the campus. You should take advantage of tech events and become technologically savvy,” she said.

Also speaking, Matthew Ibiyemi encouraged aspiring writers to cultivate strong reading habits and engage with established literary communities.

“To be a creative writer, you must read extensively, interact with other writers, and volunteer with relevant organisations,” he said.

The workshop sessions provided hands-on training for participants on applying digital tools to journalism, media production, and literary writing.

The general secretary of ACJOAU, Matthew Ogunwale emphasised the importance of fact-checking and the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in journalism.

“As media practitioners, you must verify information before sharing it. Fact-checking involves confirming the accuracy of images, data, and reports before dissemination,” he said.

Mrs Sharon Adeoye-Ajanlekoko highlighted the role of narrative technique in literary writing, noting that effective characterisation helps construct social realities and convey meaning to audiences.

The summit broadened participants’ understanding of how humanities skills can be applied within the media and technology sectors. It also introduced opportunities in digital content creation, coding, and internship programmes, while emphasising consistency, time management, and discipline.

The programme concluded with the presentation of awards to invited guests and outstanding students in the Department of English, OAU.

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