Understanding Humanism
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We provide free resources and services for teachers, parents, children, and the general public to help people learn about the humanist approach to life. We offer trained & accredited humanist school speakers. https://understandinghumanism.org.uk/
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Understanding Humanism
Understanding Humanism provides free education resources, school speakers, teacher training, and online courses on humanism and non-religious worldviews.
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Hello everyone! Understanding Humanism is now on Bluesky. We'll be keeping you up to date about all our resources and services to support teaching and learning about the humanist approach to life. understandinghumanism.org.uk
Can you be religious and humanist? It partly depends on definitions, but the question opens up an interesting conversation about what lies behind the labels people use. understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/can...
Can you be religious and humanist?
... and if so, how?
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December 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Can you be religious and humanist? It partly depends on definitions, but the question opens up an interesting conversation about what lies behind the labels people use. understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/can...
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To celebrate #DarwinDay on 12 February, we’ll be joined by @matthewcobb.bsky.social for a fascinating lecture on how humans are reshaping the evolution of the plant and animal kingdom through selective breeding and genetic engineering. Book your place today.
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The genetic age: who shapes evolution now? | The Darwin Day Lecture 2026, with Professor Matthew Cobb
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December 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
To celebrate #DarwinDay on 12 February, we’ll be joined by @matthewcobb.bsky.social for a fascinating lecture on how humans are reshaping the evolution of the plant and animal kingdom through selective breeding and genetic engineering. Book your place today.
humanists.uk/events/darwi...
humanists.uk/events/darwi...
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‘The course was a wonderful way of looking inward, of examining what I truly believe, what I need to reevaluate, and what questions I should never stop asking.’ We're getting some really amazing feedback. Take a look!
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Introducing Humanism: non-religious approaches to life, with Sandi Toksvig
Click here to start the course Learn about how humanists approach life’s big questions Humanism is a non-religious, ethical world view shared by millions of people around the world. Humanists believe ...
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December 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
‘The course was a wonderful way of looking inward, of examining what I truly believe, what I need to reevaluate, and what questions I should never stop asking.’ We're getting some really amazing feedback. Take a look!
@humanismedu.bsky.social
courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk/courses/intr...
@humanismedu.bsky.social
courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk/courses/intr...
Running an interfaith day or panel discussion at your school? Don’t forget to invite a humanist school speaker for a non-religious perspective. Find out more and request a FREE speaker visit below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
Understanding Humanism school speakers
We have free, trained, and experienced volunteers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that can help you and your school.
understandinghumanism.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Running an interfaith day or panel discussion at your school? Don’t forget to invite a humanist school speaker for a non-religious perspective. Find out more and request a FREE speaker visit below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
What does it mean to be non-religious? Invite one of our school speakers for a visit so your students can find out more about the humanist approach to life. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
Understanding Humanism school speakers
We have free, trained, and experienced volunteers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that can help you and your school.
understandinghumanism.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
What does it mean to be non-religious? Invite one of our school speakers for a visit so your students can find out more about the humanist approach to life. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
If you're looking to develop your knowledge of humanism, look no further than our online course. It's FREE to access and broken down into sections of content you can enjoy at your own pace! Find out more and start learning today. courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk/courses/intr...
Introducing Humanism: non-religious approaches to life, with Sandi Toksvig
Click here to start the course Learn about how humanists approach life’s big questions Humanism is a non-religious, ethical world view shared by millions of people around the world. Humanists believe ...
courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:24 PM
If you're looking to develop your knowledge of humanism, look no further than our online course. It's FREE to access and broken down into sections of content you can enjoy at your own pace! Find out more and start learning today. courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk/courses/intr...
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Do your students have questions about humanism? We offer free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more and request a free visit below! understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
Understanding Humanism school speakers
We have free, trained, and experienced volunteers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that can help you and your school.
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Do your students have questions about humanism? We offer free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more and request a free visit below! understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
Do your students have questions about humanism? We offer free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more and request a free visit below! understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
Understanding Humanism school speakers
We have free, trained, and experienced volunteers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that can help you and your school.
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Do your students have questions about humanism? We offer free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more and request a free visit below! understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
Are you a humanist? A great communicator? Want to help young people learn more about non-religious worldviews? Then our school speaker role could be perfect for you! Take a look at our 2026 training dates, or register for our January taster session to find out more. humanists.uk/school-speak...
School Speaker Training
Are you committed to a humanist approach to life? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about using your knowledge and personal experience to help young people learn about humanism? If the answer is yes,...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Are you a humanist? A great communicator? Want to help young people learn more about non-religious worldviews? Then our school speaker role could be perfect for you! Take a look at our 2026 training dates, or register for our January taster session to find out more. humanists.uk/school-speak...
On the anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species in 1859, there are still many lessons we can learn from Charles Darwin, not just about where we come from, but what we should believe, where we can find wonder, and how we should treat others understandinghumanism.org.uk/wp-content/u...
November 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
On the anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species in 1859, there are still many lessons we can learn from Charles Darwin, not just about where we come from, but what we should believe, where we can find wonder, and how we should treat others understandinghumanism.org.uk/wp-content/u...
‘All human beings need a way of making sense of the world and of their lives. That’s what humanism is for.’ Check our our interview with philosopher Professor Richard Norman on his new book. humanists.uk/2025/11/24/w...
What is humanism for? Interview with humanist philosopher Professor Richard Norman
What is Humanism For? is a new book by humanist philosopher Professor 👏Richard Norman. Clear and accessible, the book introduces the humanist worldview not as an abstract theory but as a lived, down t...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
‘All human beings need a way of making sense of the world and of their lives. That’s what humanism is for.’ Check our our interview with philosopher Professor Richard Norman on his new book. humanists.uk/2025/11/24/w...
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You can of course read more about the life, work, and monumental legacy of Charles Darwin on #HumanistHeritage heritage.humanists.uk/charles-darw...
Humanist Heritage: Charles Darwin (1809-1882)
I cannot pretend to throw the least light on such abstruse problems. The mystery of the beginning of all things […]
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November 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
You can of course read more about the life, work, and monumental legacy of Charles Darwin on #HumanistHeritage heritage.humanists.uk/charles-darw...
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Some of the most important words ever written: 'Endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.' – Charles Darwin, 'On the Origin of Species'. It was published #OnThisDay 1859.
November 24, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Some of the most important words ever written: 'Endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.' – Charles Darwin, 'On the Origin of Species'. It was published #OnThisDay 1859.
GCSE RS teachers, are you looking for ways to improve your pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews? Then don't miss tomorrow's CPD webinar! Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
GCSE RS teachers, are you looking for ways to improve your pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews? Then don't miss tomorrow's CPD webinar! Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
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Teachers of RVE in Wales, on Wednesday (19 Nov) we're offering online professional learning for the National Centre of RE for Wales. Learn more about non-religious philosophical convictions and how to answer GCSE questions about them! bangorunivsite.prod.acquia-sites.com/events/subje...
November 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Teachers of RVE in Wales, on Wednesday (19 Nov) we're offering online professional learning for the National Centre of RE for Wales. Learn more about non-religious philosophical convictions and how to answer GCSE questions about them! bangorunivsite.prod.acquia-sites.com/events/subje...
GCSE RS teachers, it's not to late to sign-up for this week's webinar! Join us on Thursday for CPD on improving pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews. Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
GCSE RS teachers, it's not to late to sign-up for this week's webinar! Join us on Thursday for CPD on improving pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews. Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Teachers of RVE in Wales, on Wednesday (19 Nov) we're offering online professional learning for the National Centre of RE for Wales. Learn more about non-religious philosophical convictions and how to answer GCSE questions about them! bangorunivsite.prod.acquia-sites.com/events/subje...
November 17, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Teachers of RVE in Wales, on Wednesday (19 Nov) we're offering online professional learning for the National Centre of RE for Wales. Learn more about non-religious philosophical convictions and how to answer GCSE questions about them! bangorunivsite.prod.acquia-sites.com/events/subje...
Did you know Understanding Humanism has a collection of articles on what humanism is, its history, and how to teach about it in the classroom? Why not check it out and learn more? understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/
Humanist Articles
Discover more about the humanist approach to life and the place of humanism within an education about religion and worldviews.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Did you know Understanding Humanism has a collection of articles on what humanism is, its history, and how to teach about it in the classroom? Why not check it out and learn more? understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/
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From a humanist perspective, we can't fault this sage logic.
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
November 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
From a humanist perspective, we can't fault this sage logic.
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
And of course: Party on! Dudes 🎸 #WorldKindessDay
Teachers - it's not too late to sign-up for next week's CPD! Join us on Tuesday for a primary webinar, or Thursday for a webinar supporting GCSE RS teachers in improving pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews. Find out more and reserve your spot below! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Teachers - it's not too late to sign-up for next week's CPD! Join us on Tuesday for a primary webinar, or Thursday for a webinar supporting GCSE RS teachers in improving pupils' responses on non-religious worldviews. Find out more and reserve your spot below! understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Do you and your staff want to learn more about non-religious worldviews? Our training can help support your subject knowledge and provide ideas for classroom practice. Don't miss out on next month's webinars! Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Do you and your staff want to learn more about non-religious worldviews? Our training can help support your subject knowledge and provide ideas for classroom practice. Don't miss out on next month's webinars! Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Are you a GCSE RS teacher looking to improve pupil responses on non-religious perspectives? We're here to help! Join us for next month's CPD webinar. Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
Understanding Humanism teacher training
We deliver teacher training about humanism to help with subject knowledge and practical ideas for the classroom. We can offer training as part of initial teacher training (ITT) and for continued profe...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Are you a GCSE RS teacher looking to improve pupil responses on non-religious perspectives? We're here to help! Join us for next month's CPD webinar. Find out more and register below. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
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Tickets are sale now for our #FestivalofHumanism in Bournemouth, taking place 12-14 June next year.
Join us for a full weekend of science, politics, philosophy, history, art, culture, comedy, and more.
Book your ticket now!
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Join us for a full weekend of science, politics, philosophy, history, art, culture, comedy, and more.
Book your ticket now!
humanists.uk/events/festi...
Festival of Humanism 2026 | Bournemouth
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November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Tickets are sale now for our #FestivalofHumanism in Bournemouth, taking place 12-14 June next year.
Join us for a full weekend of science, politics, philosophy, history, art, culture, comedy, and more.
Book your ticket now!
humanists.uk/events/festi...
Join us for a full weekend of science, politics, philosophy, history, art, culture, comedy, and more.
Book your ticket now!
humanists.uk/events/festi...
With #Interfaithweek on the horizon, check out our interview with humanist Hannah McKerchar on bridging communities through dialogue between religious and non-religious people humanists.uk/2025/02/13/b...
Bridging communities through dialogue: an interview with volunteer Hannah McKerchar
Hannah McKerchar is an active member of Humanists UK’s dialogue network, dedicated to fostering understanding between people of different religions and beliefs. Hannah shares her thoughts on the impor...
humanists.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
With #Interfaithweek on the horizon, check out our interview with humanist Hannah McKerchar on bridging communities through dialogue between religious and non-religious people humanists.uk/2025/02/13/b...