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.
The Social Instinct, with Nichola Raihani | The Voltaire Lecture 2021
22 September 2021, 19:00
If evolution is all about competition, how did humans and other animals evolve to cooperate? In the Voltaire Lecture 2021, join Nichola Raihani as she illuminates the role of cooperation in the human story. Chaired by Alice Roberts.
World Contraception Day Wikithon
26 September 2021, 14:00
A Wikithon for World Contraception Day, celebrating the contribution of humanists past and present to campaigns for reproductive rights.
Humanism and the curriculum: what teachers need to know | Northern Ireland Humanists
29 September 2021, 19:00
Zoom
Open to all teachers of all backgrounds, this event will signpost and explain some of the free resources available to both primary and post-primary teachers on a wide range of topics.
In Conversation with Francesca Stavrakopoulou | God: An Anatomy
7 October 2021, 19:00
In this new series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
In Conversation with Rumy Hasan | Modern Europe and the Enlightenment
21 October 2021, 19:00
In this new series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
In Conversation with Raymond Tallis | Freedom: an impossible reality
17 November 2021, 19:00
In this new series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
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.
The scourge of 'conversion therapy' | LGBT Humanists
22 September 2021, 19:00
A Zoom talk with live Q&A to focus attention on so-called conversion 'therapy' and what can be done to ban the practice.
Monthly Group Walk | Liverpool Humanists
26 September 2021, 11:00
Otterspool Car Park, Mersey Road, Liverpool, L17 6AQ
By popular demand: walks with Liverpool Humanists are now monthly events!
Pub Social | Sheffield Humanists
27 September 2021, 19:00
Showroom 5, Showroom Cinema, Sheffield, S1 2BX
A social! In a pub!
International humanism: where have we come from and where are we going? | Chichester Humanists
28 September 2021, 19:00
Join us to learn more about the global work of humanist organisations, with Andrew Copson – Chief Executive of Humanists UK and President of Humanists International.
Should humanists be vegan? An online discussion | Young Humanists
29 September 2021, 19:30
Join Young Humanists on 29 September for a discussion about veganism, animal welfare and rights, and the environment.
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 Peer Support | Faith to Faithless
7 October 2021, 19:00
These sessions, held on Google Meet, are private and led by a trained Humanists UK facilitator. Apostate Peer Support sessions are provided only for apostates struggling with leaving religion.
Apostate Peer Support | Faith to Faithless
21 October 2021, 19:00
These sessions, held on Google Meet, are private and led by a trained Humanists UK facilitator. Apostate Peer Support sessions are provided only for apostates struggling with leaving religion.
Apostate Peer Support | Faith to Faithless
4 November 2021, 19:00
These sessions, held on Google Meet, are private and led by a trained Humanists UK facilitator. Apostate Peer Support sessions are provided only for apostates struggling with leaving religion.
Apostate Peer Support | Faith to Faithless
18 November 2021, 19:00
These sessions, held on Google Meet, are private and led by a trained Humanists UK facilitator. Apostate Peer Support sessions are provided only for apostates struggling with leaving religion.
Apostate Peer Support | Faith to Faithless
2 December 2021, 19:00
These sessions, held on Google Meet, are private and led by a trained Humanists UK facilitator. Apostate Peer Support sessions are provided only for apostates struggling with leaving religion.
Apostate Peer Support | Faith to Faithless
16 December 2021, 19:00
These sessions, held on Google Meet, are private and led by a trained Humanists UK facilitator. Apostate Peer Support sessions are provided only for apostates struggling with leaving religion.
In Conversation with Francesca Stavrakopoulou | God: An Anatomy
7 October 2021, 19:00
In this new series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
In Conversation with Rumy Hasan | Modern Europe and the Enlightenment
21 October 2021, 19:00
In this new series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
In Conversation with Raymond Tallis | Freedom: an impossible reality
17 November 2021, 19:00
In this new series, Humanists UK Chief Executive Andrew Copson hosts unscripted, one-on-one discussions over the course of 60 minutes with philosophers, scientists, campaigners, entertainers, and historians.
From time to time, you can find information here about events hosted by others organisations who share our values.
