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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 14h

GCSE RS teachers, join our webinar next month! We have guidance to help improve pupil responses on non-religious perspectives. Find out more and register below - Thursday 20 November, 16:00-17:00. 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...

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 1d

Humanism is not just a modern Western invention. Its beliefs and values have deep roots in history and across the world, from India to China, and Africa to Scandinavia. Check out our latest article on the global history of humanism! understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/hum...

Humanism: a global history

Humanism is not just a modern Western phenomenon but has roots across the globe

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 1d

Humanism is not just a modern Western invention. Its beliefs and values have deep roots in history and across the world, from India to China, and Africa to Scandinavia. Check out our latest article on the global history of humanism! understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/hum...

Humanism: a global history

Humanism is not just a modern Western phenomenon but has roots across the globe

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 1d

British philosopher and women’s rights campaigner Harriet Taylor Mill was born #onthisday in 1807. She wrote extensively on women’s rights – particularly on marriage, domestic violence, education, ethics, and tolerance. Cool portrait, too! 🧵

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 2d

Join our November webinar for GCSE RS teachers! We're sharing strategies and resources to help with improving pupil responses on non-religious perspectives. Find out more and book to join us below - Thursday 20 November, 16:00-17:00. 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...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 2d

Humanism has always been global. 🌍✨

From philosophers like Epicurus in ancient Greece, to Cārvāka in India, Mengzi in China, the goðlauss of the Nordic sagas, and the philosophy of ubuntu in Africa — humanist ideas can be found in traditions all over the world.

Humanism: a global history

Humanism is not just a modern Western phenomenon but has roots across the globe

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 3d

Learn more about the humanist approach to life in this short animation exploring our human nature, potential, and responsibilities 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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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 3d

Could AI become conscious? Professor Anil Seth tackles one of science's biggest mysteries in our #VoltaireLecture 2025. 31 October in London. Book now humanists.uk/events/volta...

What is consciousness, and could AI have it? | The Voltaire Lecture 2025, with Professor Anil Seth

Professor Anil Seth is a neuroscientist, author, and public speaker who has pioneered research into the brain basis of consciousness for more than 20 years

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 6d

Discover India's rich humanist traditions - from ancient Charvaka philosophy to modern secular ideals. Join our expert panel exploring this diverse heritage on 16 October online. humanists.uk/events/explo...

Beyond Belief | Exploring India's Humanist Heritage

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 7d

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! Find out more at our free taster session next Tuesday. Register below. 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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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 8d

The start of #BlackHistoryMonth is the perfect moment to recognise & celebrate key black humanists, past & present, who’ve inspired & shaped the modern international humanist movement. From the powerful social critique of James Baldwin to the literary genius of Zadie Smith.

10 BLACK HUMANISTS WHO HAVE SHAPED THE HUMANIST MOVEMENT

To mark Black History Month, let’s celebrate 10 black humanists who've inspired and shaped the modern international humanist movement!

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 9d

Why do brain myths persist in education? Join 2025 #BlakchamLecture Medallist Professor Paul Howard-Jones as he unpacks the 'neuromyths' that can undermine learning in our prestigious annual Blackham Lecture. 19 November online humanists.uk/events/black...

Neuromyths: classrooms, culture, and climate change | The Blackham Lecture 2025, with Professor Paul Howard-Jones, chaired by Dr Ginny Smith

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 9d

Teachers, it's not too late to save your spot for CPD later this week! Join us on Thursday for a webinar sharing ways to improve your pupils' GCSE responses on non-religious worldviews. 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...

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 10d

Get better grades in GCSE Religious Studies! Last chance to register for Thursday's online twilight CPD on the effective inclusion of non-religious views in examination answers. Don't miss the chance to support your students to pick up more marks! 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...

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 10d

Get better grades in GCSE Religious Studies! Last chance to register for Thursday's online twilight CPD on the effective inclusion of non-religious views in examination answers. Don't miss the chance to support your students to pick up more marks! 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...

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 13d

RE teachers - don't let your students miss out on marks in their GCSE exams! Still time to register for our special online CPD webinar on how to include humanist and non-religious views in GCSE answers. Thursday 2 October, 4-5pm. Don't miss it! 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...

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 10d

Discover India's rich humanist traditions - from ancient Charvaka philosophy to modern secular ideals. Join our expert panel exploring how India's diverse #HumanistHeritage helped to shaped the world on 16 October, online. humanists.uk/events/explo...

Beyond Belief | Exploring India's Humanist Heritage

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 13d

We've also got guidance and resources to support you to help your students get better grades at GCSE! Developed in consultation with all the major exam boards. understandinghumanism.org.uk/gcse/

Teaching about humanism at GCSE

A guide to including non-religious points of view in answers to religious studies examination questions

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 13d

RE teachers - don't let your students miss out on marks in their GCSE exams! Still time to register for our special online CPD webinar on how to include humanist and non-religious views in GCSE answers. Thursday 2 October, 4-5pm. Don't miss it! 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

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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 13d

Discover India's rich humanist heritage from ancient Charvaka philosophy to modern secular ideals. Join our expert panel discussion on 16 October online. humanists.uk/events/explo...

Beyond Belief | Exploring India's Humanist Heritage

Get an email that automatically logs you in:

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 14d

Teachers, there's still time to sign up for CPD next week! Join us on Tuesday for a primary webinar, or Thursday for a secondary webinar, looking specifically at ways to improve your pupils' GCSE responses on non-religious worldviews. Save 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...

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 15d

We've also got online professional learning to help with exactly this on Thursday 2 October, 4-5pm. Don't miss out on the opportunity to support your students to get better grades at GCSE! 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...

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 15d

Hello RE teachers. If you're looking for ways for your students to pick up more marks in their RS GCSEs, we've got new resources to help. Guidance on how to include non-religious perspectives in exam answers. Find out more here ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/inc...

Including humanist views at GCSE

How to to support students to pick up more marks in GCSE religious studies exams

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Andrew Copson @andrewcopson.bsky.social · 15d

Born #OnThisDay: Liverpool’s 1st woman MP Bessie Bradock (elected 1945): a trade union activist & politician who devoted her remarkable life to improving the lives of others. One of the early members of the All Party Parliamentary Humanist Group, formed 1960s! heritage.humanists.uk/bessie-bradd...

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Understanding Humanism @humanismedu.bsky.social · 15d

We've also got online professional learning to help with exactly this on Thursday 2 October, 4-5pm. Don't miss out on the opportunity to support your students to get better grades at GCSE! 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...

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