Teaching about non-religious worldviews next year? Join our FREE autumn term webinars! They'll support subject knowledge and provide practical takeaways for the classroom. Tues 29 Sep (primary) or Thurs 1 Oct (secondary), 16:00-17:00. Register below ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/

We're delighted with the growth in the number of humanists supporting and advising on high-quality, inclusive RE across England and Wales. That means more young people benefitting from a more balanced education about religion and worldviews. humanists.uk/2026/08/03/h...

Huge growth in humanist representation on local religious education councils

The number of humanist representatives serving on local religious education councils has seen significant growth over the last five years, embedding a more inclusive education about religion and world...

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These free walking tours and the Humanist Heritage map are a fantastic way to find humanist history local to you! humanists.uk/2026/08/04/t...

Ten Humanist Heritage walking tours now available – download today!

Humanists UK has launched ten Humanist Heritage walking tours, inviting everyone to learn more about the humanist radicals who shaped modern life across the UK. The self-guided walks are free to downl...

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Want to go for a walk? We just launched ten #HumanistHeritage walking tours for: Birmingham, London, Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, and Sheffield. They're self-guided, free to download, and can be done at your own pace. humanists.uk/2026/08/04/t...

These free walking tours and the Humanist Heritage map are a fantastic way to find humanist history local to you! humanists.uk/2026/08/04/t...

Ten Humanist Heritage walking tours now available – download today!

Humanists UK has launched ten Humanist Heritage walking tours, inviting everyone to learn more about the humanist radicals who shaped modern life across the UK. The self-guided walks are free to downl...

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We've launched ten #HumanistHeritage walking tours! Our collection covers: Birmingham, London, Belfast, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Sheffield. They're self-guided, free to download, and can be done at your own pace. Find out more 🧵 humanists.uk/2026/08/04/t...

Ten Humanist Heritage walking tours now available – download today!

Humanists UK has launched ten Humanist Heritage walking tours, inviting everyone to learn more about the humanist radicals who shaped modern life across the UK. The self-guided walks are free to downl...

humanists.uk

We're delighted with the growth in the number of humanists supporting and advising on high-quality, inclusive RE across England and Wales. That means more young people benefitting from a more balanced education about religion and worldviews. humanists.uk/2026/08/03/h...

Huge growth in humanist representation on local religious education councils

The number of humanist representatives serving on local religious education councils has seen significant growth over the last five years, embedding a more inclusive education about religion and world...

humanists.uk

Take a look at our virtual tour of Conway Hall, a humanist building. This was a space for non-religious people to come together and find community. It's a great way to learn more about the history of humanism! understandinghumanism.org.uk/conway-hall-...

Explore our interactive virtual tour of Conway Hall

Learn more about the history of humanism with this fantastic new education resource featuring one of the only humanist buildings in the UK

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Planning for September and looking for support with teaching about non-religious worldviews? Check out our free resources! Designed by teachers, for teachers. understandinghumanism.org.uk

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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What is a human being? Join Alice Roberts in our short animation exploring the humanist understanding of human nature, and our potential to find happiness and build a world that works for everyone. understandinghumanism.org.uk/human-nature...

Human nature, human potential

Alice Roberts explores the questions at the heart of humanism: ‘What are we?’ ‘What are we capable of?’ and ‘How should we make best use of our capacities?’

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Teachers, if you're planning ahead for September then don't forget to use our FREE resources to support teaching about humanism: a non-religious, ethical worldview. understandinghumanism.org.uk

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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What is a human being? Join Alice Roberts in our short animation exploring the humanist understanding of human nature, and our potential to find happiness and build a world that works for everyone. understandinghumanism.org.uk/human-nature...

Human nature, human potential

Alice Roberts explores the questions at the heart of humanism: ‘What are we?’ ‘What are we capable of?’ and ‘How should we make best use of our capacities?’

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What does it mean to be non-religious? Invite one of our FREE school speakers so your pupils can find out more about the humanist approach to life. Get your autumn term visit booked in below!

Understanding Humanism school speakers

We have free, trained, and experienced volunteers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that can help you and your school.

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Albert Camus said the human desire for meaning colliding with an indifferent universe is what makes life absurd. Carl Sagan said that if meaning exists anywhere in the universe, it's down here on Earth, because we make it. Here's what we think 👇

If a child asks you, 'Where do we come from?' or 'How did it all begin?' you can't go wrong by starting with this beautiful short animation voiced by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's a story full of wonder! understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/wh...

Where do we come from?

For primary schools: the scientific story of our origins, from the Big Bang through the evolution of stars, planets, life, and, ultimately, us, revealing what we are made from and how we are connected...

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Great stuff, also really like the torch waving motif of unveiling the cosmic infrastructure at the end..

Understanding Humanism@humanismedu.bsky.social · 2w ago

If a child asks you, 'Where do we come from?' or 'How did it all begin?' you can't go wrong by starting with this beautiful short animation voiced by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's a story full of wonder! understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/wh...

This is brilliant - so much science and wonder packed into just 3 minutes and 24 seconds! Bravo @profaliceroberts.bsky.social 👏

If a child asks you, 'Where do we come from?' or 'How did it all begin?' you can't go wrong by starting with this beautiful short animation voiced by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's a story full of wonder! understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/wh...

Where do we come from?

For primary schools: the scientific story of our origins, from the Big Bang through the evolution of stars, planets, life, and, ultimately, us, revealing what we are made from and how we are connected...

understandinghumanism.org.uk

Teachers, if you're planning ahead for September, remember we have hundreds of free resources to support your teaching about non-religious worldviews, as part of an inclusive RE/RVE. Designed by teachers, for teachers. understandinghumanism.org.uk

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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We live in a country alongside people with different backgrounds, beliefs, and answers to life's big questions. How can we live well together? One answer is secularism - supporting freedoms and fairness for all. understandinghumanism.org.uk/secularism/

What is secularism?

Made for schools and families, the animation introduces secularism in clear terms as a practical way of organising society that people with different worldviews can share.

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We live in a country alongside people with different backgrounds, beliefs, and answers to life's big questions. How can we live well together? One answer is secularism - supporting freedoms and fairness for all. understandinghumanism.org.uk/secularism/

What is secularism?

Made for schools and families, the animation introduces secularism in clear terms as a practical way of organising society that people with different worldviews can share.

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Huge thanks to all the teachers out there! Another year complete. Have a well-deserved summer break. We'll still be here to support you with teaching about humanism and non-religious worldviews in September.

Huge thanks to all the teachers out there! Another year complete. Have a well-deserved summer break. We'll still be here to support you with teaching about humanism and non-religious worldviews in September.

Do your students have questions about humanism? We offer free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Book a visit now for the new school year. 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.

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Committed to a humanist approach to life? Good communicator? Enthusiastic about using your personal experience to help young people learn about humanism? Humanists UK school speaking could be a great fit for you! Join next Tuesday's free 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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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. Go to understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak... to get your autumn term visit booked in!

Looking to enrich your understanding of humanism? Register for our online course! It's completely free and you can complete it in a way that suits you, in your own time, and at your own pace. Find out more. courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk/courses/intr...

Teachers, if you're looking ahead to next year's RE/RVE planning, don't forget about our FREE resources. We have a wealth of materials for every age range to support teaching about humanism: a non-religious, ethical worldview understandinghumanism.org.uk

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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'I was benevolent and good; misery made me a fiend. Make me happy, and I shall again be virtuous.' Humanist author Mary Shelley's 1818 classic, 'Frankenstein'. In #UnholyHistories this week, we dive into humanism sci-fi with historian S I Martin and science fiction researcher Katie MacGregor Stone.