Our events programme has moved fully online as a result of continued physical distancing. Please see other tabs for Community and Faith to Faithless events. We look forward to welcoming you to our events in person once again, when it is safe to do so.
Humanists UK’s events programme includes major events around the country designed to raise public awareness of humanism and related topics, including its annual lecture series and annual Convention.
In Conversation with Louise Antony, editor of 'Philosophers without Gods'
22 April 2021, 19:00
In this new series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts laid-back, unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
Climate breakdown: changing the story and protecting our planet | Chichester Humanists & Brighton Humanists
20 April 2021, 19:30
Join Chichester Humanists and Brighton Humanists for a discussion about what humanists can do to support efforts to combat human-made climate change.
'Conscience in action’: how humanist activists shaped society | Humanist Heritage Launch Event
30 April 2021, 19:00
Part of a year-long series to mark Humanists UK’s 125th anniversary, historians and long-time humanist activists will chart some key moments back to the 19th century, revealing how humanist activists shaped society.
These are events organised by Humanists UK local branches and special interest groups around the country. They include socials, lectures, small gatherings, and community activities under the auspices of Humanists UK’s groups and sections.
Free speech and cancel culture: where to draw the line?, with Peter Tatchell | Chester Humanists
21 April 2021, 19:00
Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell explores threats to free speech and how preventing free speech can be dangerous. Some speakers are now being 'no-platformed' and prevented from talking for fear of offending someone. Is free speech under threat?
Student minds matter: mental health at university
21 April 2021, 19:30
Join Humanist Students and Young Humanists for a discussion about students’ mental health.
Being there: Responses in humanist pastoral care, with Jo Mutlow | Sheffield Humanists
29 April 2021, 19:00
Jo Mutlow discusses her new book on being a humanist pastoral carer and experiences of working within multifaith chaplaincy teams.
What can the pandemic teach us about tackling climate change? An online discussion | Young Humanists
28 May 2021, 19:30
Join Young Humanists for a discussion about post-pandemic efforts to tackle climate change.
How the World Thinks, with Julian Baggini | Chichester Humanists
22 June 2021, 19:30
Join Chichester Humanists for a talk by Julian Baggini on ‘How the World Thinks’ as part of the Festival of Chichester.
Are you looking for local group events? Humanists UK’s network of partner humanist groups also host events up and down the country.
Faith to Faithless is Humanists UK’s programme providing support to ‘apostates’ and people who leave high-control religions. It puts on a mixture of socials and public lectures across the UK, as well as apostasy awareness training events for services workers.
Apostate Online Social
19 April 2021, 20:00
Faith to Faithless is Humanists UK’s programme providing support to ‘apostates’ and people who leave high-control religions. Our online socials provide a platform for all those who'd like to talk about their journey, and to meet people with similar experiences.
Apostasy Safeguarding Training
27 April 2021, 17:00
Join us online for our two-hour training workshop to learn how you and your organisation can better understand and support apostates in the UK.
Apostate Online Social
17 May 2021, 20:00
Faith to Faithless is Humanists UK’s programme providing support to ‘apostates’ and people who leave high-control religions. Our online socials provide a platform for all those who'd like to talk about their journey, and to meet people with similar experiences.
Apostate Online Social
14 June 2021, 20:00
Faith to Faithless is Humanists UK’s programme providing support to ‘apostates’ and people who leave high-control religions. Our online socials provide a platform for all those who'd like to talk about their journey, and to meet people with similar experiences.
