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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. understandinghumanism.org.uk

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Are you a humanist? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about helping young people learn about humanism? If so, you could apply to be a Humanists UK school speaker! Join us next Tuesday 13 October, for an informal online taster session, to find out more. Info below ⬇️ humanists.uk/school-speak...
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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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Curious about humanism? Explore our free, highly-rated online course! Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, and deepen your understanding of humanism. Get started today ⬇️ courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk/courses/intr...
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Introducing Humanism: non-religious approaches to life, with Sandi Toksvig
Learn about how humanists approach life's big questions
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 2h
One for skeptic fans of the BBC Uncanny podcast, surely! Deborah is a leading expert in the history of belief in all things spooky. By taking the 'human' aspects of paranormal beliefs seriously - be it witchcraft, ghosts, or werewolves - she uncovers a lot about human nature and human societies.
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 6h
On 21 October, in preparation for Halloween, why not join our online Humanist Heritage event on the history of supernatural beliefs and the sceptics and humanists who set out to debunk them. humanists.uk/events/in-co...
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In conversation with Deborah Hyde
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Curious about humanism? Explore our free, highly-rated online course! Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, and deepen your understanding of humanism. Get started today ⬇️ courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk/courses/intr...
courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk
Introducing Humanism: non-religious approaches to life, with Sandi Toksvig
Learn about how humanists approach life's big questions
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Are you a humanist? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about helping young people learn about humanism? If so, you could apply to be a Humanists UK school speaker! Join us next Tuesday 13 October, for an informal online taster session, to find out more. Info below ⬇️ humanists.uk/school-speak...
humanists.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Happy #WorldTeachersDay! Thank you teachers for all you do for young people today and for the future of all of us!
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 05/10/2026
What does the Odyssey value when the gods are no moral guide? Join Tim Whitmarsh and Andrew Copson online on 10 November to explore Homer's poem beyond the Nolan film. Book your place now. humanists.uk/events/gods-...
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Gods without good: morality in the Odyssey | with Tim Whitmarsh and Andrew Copson
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
How can we live well together in a society made up of people with different backgrounds and beliefs? The answer for many is secularism. Separation of powers, freedom of religion or belief, and equal treatment of all. Watch our animation to learn more! understandinghumanism.org.uk/secularism/
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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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Are you a humanist? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about helping young people learn about humanism? If so, you could apply to be a Humanists UK school speaker! Come to our free, informal, online taster on Tuesday 13 October to find out more. Info below ⬇️ humanists.uk/school-speak...
humanists.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Looking to learn more about humanism? Try our online course! It's highly-rated, completely free and designed to help you deepen your knowledge, in your own time, at your own pace. Sign up below. ⬇️ courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk/courses/intr...
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If we only have one life, how should we live it? In our beautiful short animation @profaliceroberts.bsky.social explains the importance of freedom, responsibilities, and connections. understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/on...
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One Life, Live It Well: watch our new animation narrated by Alice Roberts
'Life is like a piece of string. It has a beginning and an end. We don't get much say about that. But we can make choices about the bit in between. We have the freedom to shape our own lives.'
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Do your students have questions about humanism? We offer free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Request a visit below. ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Looking to learn more about humanism? Try our online course! It's highly-rated, completely free and designed to help you deepen your knowledge, in your own time, at your own pace. Sign up below. ⬇️ courses.understandinghumanism.org.uk/courses/intr...
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Explore a humanist understanding of human nature and potential in our short animation! Humanists believe we can find joy, meaning, and purpose in life by making the most of our natural capacities. understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/hu...
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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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Do your students have questions about humanism? We offer free, trained, and accredited humanist school speakers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Request a visit below. ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Explore a humanist understanding of human nature and potential in our short animation! Humanists believe we can find joy, meaning, and purpose in life by making the most of our natural capacities. understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/hu...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 28/09/2026
Our Vice President Alice Roberts on the humanist approach to life, as taken from the #TheLittleBookofHumanism, a recommended title for your #HumanistBookshelf!
Throughout history there have been non-religious people who have believed that this life is the only life we have, that the universe is a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side - using reason and humanity to guide us... Today, people who hold these beliefs and values are called humanists'  Alice Roberts, Scientist, author, humanist.
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Are you a humanist? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about helping young people learn about humanism? If so, you could apply to be a Humanists UK school speaker! Come to our free, informal, online taster on Tuesday 13 October to find out more. Info below ⬇️ humanists.uk/school-speak...
humanists.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
If we only have one life, how should we live it? In our beautiful short animation @profaliceroberts.bsky.social explains the importance of freedom, responsibilities, and connections. understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/on...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
One Life, Live It Well: watch our new animation narrated by Alice Roberts
'Life is like a piece of string. It has a beginning and an end. We don't get much say about that. But we can make choices about the bit in between. We have the freedom to shape our own lives.'
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
How can we live well together in a society made up of people with different backgrounds and beliefs? The answer for many is secularism. Separation of powers, freedom of religion or belief, and equal treatment of all. Watch our animation to learn more! understandinghumanism.org.uk/secularism/
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 23/09/2026
Conway Hall’s long history of free-thinking and humanism is beautifully demonstrated in this virtual tour. It's a great learning resource for wider discussion on humanism and ethics too! understandinghumanism.org.uk/conway-hall-...
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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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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 23/09/2026
The home of humanism @conwayhall.bsky.social opened its doors #onthisday 1929. It is one of two surviving buildings in the UK built for the non-religious to gather and find community. heritage.humanists.uk/conway-hall/
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Humanist Heritage: Conway Hall
Conway Hall has effected a transformation. From the day of its opening the life of the Society has been full […]
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
If you're an RE teacher and you're not sure where to start with teaching about non-religious worldviews, we have everything you need! Free resources, school speakers, CPD webinars. It's all on Understanding Humanism! understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Teachers, there's still time to book your spot at our FREE CPD webinars next week. They'll deepen subject knowledge and provide guidance for your classroom practice and planning. Tues 29 Sep (primary) or Thurs 1 Oct (secondary), 16:00-17:00. Register below ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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...
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Teachers, book now for our FREE autumn term CPD webinars! They'll deepen subject knowledge about humanism and provide practical takeaways for your planning and teaching. Tues 29 Sep (primary) or Thurs 1 Oct (secondary), 16:00-17:00. Register below ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Do you teach RE in a primary or secondary school? Do you want to include teaching about the non-religious? Then invite in a humanist school speaker to a share their story and answer your students' questions. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Are you a humanist? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about helping young people to learn about humanism? If so, you could apply to be a Humanists UK school speaker! Join our free introductory session on Tuesday 13 October to find out more. Info and registration below ⬇️ humanists.uk/school-speak...
humanists.uk
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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RE Hubs @rehubs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Humanists UK break down the humanist approach to life into five core areas of knowledge to support teaching and planning. 📅 29 September 2026, 16:00 -- 17:00 🔗 Humanists UK humanists.uk/civicrm/event/info/?re… 🔗RE Hubs calendar of events bit.ly/3GRgGbg
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Teachers, there's still time to book your spot at our FREE CPD webinars next week. They'll deepen subject knowledge and provide guidance for your classroom practice and planning. Tues 29 Sep (primary) or Thurs 1 Oct (secondary), 16:00-17:00. Register below ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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...
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
If you're an RE teacher and you're not sure where to start with teaching about non-religious worldviews, we have everything you need! Free resources, school speakers, CPD webinars. It's all on Understanding Humanism! understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Are you an English teacher? We've got free resources on applying a humanist lens to better develop students’ understanding of GCSE English Literature texts. A great way to dig deeper and reveal more about characters, events, and themes. understandinghumanism.org.uk/english-lite...
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Humanism in English Literature
Support students' understanding of GCSE texts through applying a humanist lens to the characters, events, and themes.
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Are you a humanist? A good communicator? Enthusiastic about helping young people to learn about humanism? If so, you could apply to be a Humanists UK school speaker! Join our free introductory session on Tuesday 13 October to find out more. Info and registration below ⬇️ humanists.uk/school-speak...
humanists.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Teachers, book now for our FREE autumn term CPD webinars! They'll deepen subject knowledge about humanism and provide practical takeaways for your planning and teaching. Tues 29 Sep (primary) or Thurs 1 Oct (secondary), 16:00-17:00. Register below ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Are you an English teacher? We've got free resources on applying a humanist lens to better develop students’ understanding of GCSE English Literature texts. A great way to dig deeper and reveal more about characters, events, and themes. understandinghumanism.org.uk/english-lite...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
Humanism in English Literature
Support students' understanding of GCSE texts through applying a humanist lens to the characters, events, and themes.
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hey teachers, check our our Humanist Heritage walks to learn about the history of humanism in your area. Perfect for a local exploration activity in history or RE. If there's not a walk in your town, then check our the map on the website to see what's in your area. heritage.humanists.uk/walks/
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Humanist Heritage: Walks
The history of humanism in the UK is rich and remarkable, and evidence of it is everywhere – if you […]
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hey teachers, check our our Humanist Heritage walks to learn about the history of humanism in your area. Perfect for a local exploration activity in history or RE. If there's not a walk in your town, then check our the map on the website to see what's in your area. heritage.humanists.uk/walks/
heritage.humanists.uk
Humanist Heritage: Walks
The history of humanism in the UK is rich and remarkable, and evidence of it is everywhere – if you […]
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Welcome back to school! Hope you all had a lovely summer break. Teachers, we're still here for all your needs to teach about humanism as part of an inclusive education about religion and worldviews. Free resources, school speakers, and CPD! understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Do you teach RE in a primary or secondary school? Do you want to include teaching about the non-religious? Then invite in a humanist school speaker to a share their story and answer your students' questions. understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 08/09/2026
This evening! On the 60th anniversary itself, we're joined by philosopher James Croft for our online event to explore what Star Trek has achieved, where it might go next, and why its vision of the future is still so relevant. Book your place now. humanists.uk/events/inter...
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Star Trek at 60: Interstellar humanism
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 08/09/2026
Star Trek first aired #OnThisDay 1966! 🖖 To celebrate, we’ve launched a brand new humanist science fiction tour that charts the relationship between humanist thinking and science. Take the tour now. heritage.humanists.uk/exhibition/s...
'It isn't all over. Everything has not been invented. The human adventure is just beginning. Gene Roddenberry Star Trek Creator and humanist.
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 07/09/2026
🖖 60 years on, Star Trek's vision of humanity's future still resonates - arguably the most influential humanist artwork ever made. Join philosopher James Croft to explore its achievements, ideals, and enduring appeal. £4.50, online. humanists.uk/events/inter... #humanism
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Star Trek at 60: Interstellar humanism
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
We're also offering free CPD for teachers this term! Sign up for one of our online after-school webinars to develop your subject knowledge of non-religious worldviews and pick up practical ideas for the classroom. understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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...
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Our school speakers will visit your school for free to answer your students' questions about what it means to have a humanist approach to life. We have people across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Book a visit today! understandinghumanism.org.uk/school-speak...
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Our free resources include classroom handouts, activities, presentations, films, and assessment ideas for students from 4-18. We also have a core knowledge guide to support your planning a scheme of work on humanism. understandinghumanism.org.uk/resources/
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Understanding Humanism teaching resources
All our resources are FREE! You'll find information sheets, activities, presentations, films, assessment, and humanist perspectives on a wide range of topics and questions for ages 5-18.
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Welcome back to school! Hope you all had a lovely summer break. Teachers, we're still here for all your needs to teach about humanism as part of an inclusive education about religion and worldviews. Free resources, school speakers, and CPD! understandinghumanism.org.uk
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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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 03/09/2026
Head to the #HumanistHeritage website, and you can journey from ancient Moon voyages to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, through H.G. Wells, George Orwell, and Douglas Adams, all the way to Star Trek, Doctor Who, and Rick and Morty. heritage.humanists.uk/exhibition/s...
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Humanist Heritage: Science fiction and humanism
There is no chaplain on board the USS Enterprise. In 1966, Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry left one off the crew on purpose. A virtual exhibition tracing humanism through the history of science fic...
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Teachers, don't miss out on this term's FREE CPD webinars for teachers, designed to deepen humanist subject knowledge whilst providing practical, ready-to-use classroom materials. Tues 29 Sep (primary) or Thurs 1 Oct (secondary), 16:00-17:00. Register below ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
understandinghumanism.org.uk
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...
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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Teachers, don't miss our FREE autumn term CPD sessions! These webinars will deepen humanist subject knowledge whilst providing practical, ready-to-use classroom tips and resources. Tues 29 Sep (primary) or Thurs 1 Oct (secondary), 16:00-17:00. Register below ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/training/
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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Delighted to have been the person to introduce Alice to Middlemarch - the best of novels! www.theguardian.com/books/2026/a...
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Alice Roberts: ‘By the time I’d finished Richard Dawkins I’d left faith behind’
The TV presenter and author on the evolutionary biologists who inspired her, the genius of George Eliot – and fun with Frog and Toad
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