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About time! In past decades, it was common to host ‘chickenpox parties’ to get the infection ‘over with early’ for small children. But this has an impact on schooling, parents’ work, and immunocompromised people. And the dormant VZV virus leaves those children at risk of shingles later in life.
Thanks to international scientific cooperation and rigorous research, doctors have found that clopidogrel can 'do even more than aspirin to preventing heart attacks'. Science at its finest – advancing health and wellbeing one discovery at a time. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
When was the last time you thought about the Roman Empire? Be honest. If the answer was: 'a moment ago', or 'I still love Time Team', or 'I'm literally reading Marcus Aurelius right now', then you should probably come to our event. It's about Rome. Online. Tonight! humanists.uk/events/in-co...
Why do misleading 'neuromyths' persist in education? Professor Paul Howard-Jones explores the cultural forces behind these ideas in this year's #BlackhamLecture. 19 November online. Book now. humanists.uk/events/black...
Explore the radical history of zines and create your own using materials at home. From sci-fi fans to freedom fighters - discover how humanists used these mediums across centuries. 16 September online. humanists.uk/events/zine-...
A gut-wrenching reminder that conspiracy theories and pseudoscience kills innocent people. Paloma's mother, an anti-vaccine influencer, pressured Paloma to refuse treatment that had a '80 percent chance survival'. Paloma died at the age of 23. Beyond tragic. observer.co.uk/style/featur...
Lovely quote from our rationalist hero Thomas Paine on the £5 promissory note previously seen in Lewes: ‘We have it in our power to build the world anew.’ Thomas Paine
Hey Keith! This was as lovely message to see on a Monday morning. Greatly appreciated. So happy you're enjoying What I Believe, and these books are great! Just dropped by to say good morning, thank you for the support, and to extend a very warm welcome to Humanists UK.
Welcome back to school! Teachers, we're still here to support all your needs for teaching about humanism as part of an inclusive education about religion and worldviews. understandinghumanism.org.uk
Humanism is a non-religious approach to life, centred on living a meaningful, ethical life based on reason and compassion. #thatshumanism
Great work from the team at Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism Narrated by Stephen Fry (another hero of mine), this set of videos and informative posters are a perfect introduction to a rational way of living and thinking. Enjoy! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
The perfect introduction to humanism. #Thatshumanism from Humanists UK features Stephen Fry narrating four animations and brand new classroom posters on values, ethics, and meaning. Explore here: humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
#Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring animations narrated by Stephen Fry. And brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Pupils and parents who feel uncomfortable with prayers in the classroom face multiple barriers to opting-out.
The testimonies in Preaching is not Teaching show that children are still being forced to participate in religious worship against their own beliefs, and often without the knowledge of their parents.
💥LAUNCHED TODAY💥 Our landmark report, Preaching is not Teaching, brings together pupil, parent and teacher experiences of religious observance in non-denominational schools.
Read the full report from @humanistsociety.bsky.social: www.humanism.scot/2025/08/31/w...
Collective worship is not education. It's religious observance. Yet in Scotland (and across the UK), state schools are legally required to lead pupils in acts of worship. So many parents are totally unaware. New report by @humanistsociety.bsky.social goes in-depth 👇
Deaths from preventable illnesses are on the rise due to the spread of scientifically unfounded fears about vaccines across social media. www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/baby...
Humanists believe the universe operates according to natural laws, and that we can use science, evidence, and critical thinking to better understand it. #thatshumanism
A humanist is a non-religious person who shapes their own life in the here and now, because they believe it's the only life they have. #thatshumanism
Humanists believe that humans are part of the natural world, with evolved capacities like reason, compassion, and imagination. #thatshumanism
#Thatshumanism explores some of life’s biggest questions from a humanist perspective – including how we find meaning, what makes something right or wrong, and how we can live well in the one life we know we have. See all our posters and animations on our website! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
What are humanist organisations? #thatshumanism
Where do we come from? @profaliceroberts.bsky.social explains the humanist answer to that question and illustrates the wonder to be found in the scientific story of our origins. A delightful animation for children! understandinghumanism.org.uk/res_films/wh...
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
You can watch @nathan-stilwell.bsky.social's full interview about the Nuffield Trust report on our YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=er8z...
Put yourself in the shoes of a terminally ill person: knowing you can take control if your suffering becomes too much is worth every bit of the time and cost it takes to get this right. No one should be forced to die a painful, drawn-out death. www.mydeath-mydecision.org.uk/2025/08/29/n...
The UK can learn from international experience. With clear safeguards and practical implementation, we can give dying people real choice and control when they need it most.
It adds to the growing evidence that assisted dying offers a compassionate choice for terminally ill people. We urge Parliament to heed the report’s warning: don’t make the system so complex and prescriptive that it creates barriers to access.
The research shows that where assisted dying is legal, people find the process reassuring and it can give them a sense of control, even if they never go on to have an assisted death. humanists.uk/2025/08/29/n...
'Put yourself in the shoes of a terminally ill person.' The four year implementation deadline for the Assisted Dying Bill, tragically, means so many who want an assisted death will not receive one. This is the longest-proposed implementation deadline of any assisted dying law in the world.
Humanists maintain that morality comes from our evolution – our our ability to work in groups for survival – not from any god. Here's our patron Stephen Fry talking more about the humanist approach to morality in #thatshumanism
This is such good news, especially at a time when the USA has got anti-vaxxers running their health department.
The UK and Welsh Governments have today announced a free chickenpox vaccination programme in England and Wales from January 2026. Eligible children will receive the MMRV vaccine during routine GP appointments. humanists.uk/2025/08/29/e...
About time! In past decades, it was common to host ‘chickenpox parties’ to get the infection ‘over with early’ for small children. But this has an impact on schooling, parents’ work, and immunocompromised people. And the dormant VZV virus leaves those children at risk of shingles later in life.
You can see all our posters on the #thatshumanism website: humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
We don’t believe in gods or in any supernatural force having any influence over the world or our lives. That means it’s up to human beings – here and now – to take responsibility for their own actions, to look after one another, and to look after the natural world, too. #Thatshumanism
Brilliant news for health and happiness of children and their parents in UK! Vaccines are a marvel of human ingenuity, reason, and science motivated by compassion which have transformed our civilisation. We should all do our bit to encourage uptake. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ich liebe das von Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism ist die perfekte Einführung in die humanistische Lebenseinstellung und umfasst vier Animationen, die von @stephenfry.bsky.social erzählt werden, sowie brandneue Poster zum Thema Humanismus für Schulen. Schauen Sie selbst!
Big ideas, explained simply. #Thatshumanism is Humanists UK’s perfect starter kit: Stephen Fry narrates four short animations, plus new posters designed for schools. humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
#Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
How can I be happy? Narrated by Stephen Fry, #Thatshumanism explores where meaning in life comes from – not a cosmic plan, but what we create through relationships, creativity, and the world around us. Watch the video: humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Vaccination is one of the most effective tools we have to protect children’s health and wellbeing. By making the chickenpox vaccine free on the NHS, we are taking an important step towards making sure that no child suffers needlessly from an illness we can prevent.
The UK and Welsh Governments have today announced that they are to launch a chickenpox vaccination programme in England and Wales from January 2026, where eligible children will receive the vaccine during routine GP appointments. Fantastic news for families. humanists.uk/2025/08/29/e...
Love this from Humanists UK. #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself: humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Tax-funded travel to faith schools is not a necessity – it’s a subsidy for a parental preference. If local authorities continue to provide this benefit, then they must also support families who reject a faith school in favour of a school without a religious character. humanists.uk/2025/08/28/t...
It’s day three of #Thatshumanism – our campaign celebrating the humanist approach to life with a brand new series of posters, inspired by our much-loved animations narrated by Stephen Fry. Want to explore them all? We’ve put everything on our website – dive in! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Discover the radical history of zines and create your own using materials from home. Join us online on 16 September to explore how humanists have used self-publishing for centuries. Book now! humanists.uk/events/zine-...
The #HolyoakeLecture explores pressing social issues. This year, it will interrogate and explore the 'paranoid and misogynistic subcultures of the manosphere', with Orwell Prize-longlisted author James Bloodworth. Book now, and join us in Manchester 4 December. humanists.uk/events/holyo...
It's day three of our #Thatshumanism campaign, exploring the humanist approach to life in our brand new series of posters design for schools, as well as our four animations narrated by Stephen Fry. We've put them all in one place for you! Check out the website. humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
The scientific method is our most reliable tool for understanding nature, explaining the world, and uncovering truths about the universe. For humanists, it not only offers answers – it also sparks profound questions and wonder. Find out in our #Thatshumanism videos narrated by Stephen Fry.
It’s day three of #Thatshumanism – our campaign celebrating the humanist approach to life with a brand new series of posters, inspired by our much-loved animations narrated by Stephen Fry. Want to explore them all? We’ve put everything on our website – dive in! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
'Death is a natural part of life. It makes sense for us to try not to be afraid of this, but instead to come to terms with it. Then we can focus on finding meaning and purpose in the here and now, making the most of the one life we know we have.' Stephen Fry in that #thatshumanism.
This is a good introduction to Humanists UK to start the school year: #Thatshumanism is an introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring animated films and new posters all about humanism for schools. humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
How do we know what’s true? Narrated by Stephen Fry, #Thatshumanism shows why science, experimentation, and evidence are the most reliable ways to understand the world. Watch the video: humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
To humanists, the universe doesn’t come with built-in 'meaning'. But that isn’t a cause for despair. Instead, it’s a reminder that if meaning, happiness, purpose, and love exist anywhere in the vastness of space, they exist here on Earth – because we create them. #Thatshumanism
Rationalist, humanist, ethical, secular: the late 19th century saw the formation of various organised non-religious groups applying these labels to themselves. But who were they and how were they connected? New article from @humanismedu.bsky.social ⬇️ understandinghumanism.org.uk/articles/rat...
#Thatshumanism explores some of life’s biggest questions from a humanist perspective – including how we find meaning, what makes something right or wrong, and how we can live well in the one life we know we have. Watch 'How can I be happy?', narrated by Stephen Fry 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3wr...
'Meaning is not something out there, waiting to be discovered, but something that we create in our own lives. And although this vast and incredibly old universe was not created for us, all of us are connected to something bigger than ourselves.' Stephen Fry #thatshumanism 🧵
Discover the radical history of zines and create your own using materials from home. Join us online on 16 September to explore how humanists have used self-publishing for centuries. humanists.uk/events/zine-...
We need to stop pussyfooting around and/or being legalistic about this and say simply: it is good and right that our law prevents our government from sending men, women, and children abroad to be tortured and killed. The Human Rights Act should be the minimum framework of a humane immigration system
Bertrand Russell, the British philosopher, offers a message of hope for humanity in this 1952 interview, reflecting on his humanist beliefs.
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
'Death is a natural part of life. It makes sense for us to try not to be afraid of this, but instead to come to terms with it. Then we can focus on finding meaning and purpose in the here and now, making the most of the one life we know we have.' Stephen Fry in that #thatshumanism.
It's day 2 of our #Thatshumanism campaign, exploring the humanist approach to life in our brand new series of posters design for schools, as well as our four animations narrated by Stephen Fry. We've put them all in one place for you! Check out the website. humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
To humanists, the universe doesn’t come with built-in 'meaning'. But that isn’t a cause for despair. Instead, it’s a reminder that if meaning, happiness, purpose, and love exist anywhere in the vastness of space, they exist here on Earth – because we create them. #Thatshumanism
When was the last time you thought about the Roman Empire? Be honest. If the answer was: 'a moment ago', or 'I still love Time Team', or 'I'm literally reading Marcus Aurelius right now', then you should probably come to our event. It's about Rome. Online. 1 Sep. humanists.uk/events/in-co...
The #HolyoakeLecture explores pressing social issues. This year, it will interrogate and explore the 'paranoid and misogynistic subcultures of the manosphere', with Orwell Prize-longlisted author James Bloodworth. Book now, and join us in Manchester 4 December. humanists.uk/events/holyo...
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Love this from Humanists UK! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
How do we know what’s true? Narrated by Stephen Fry, #Thatshumanism shows why science, experimentation, and evidence are the most reliable ways to understand the world. Watch the video: humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Humanists see the universe as a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and look to science to answer questions about the natural world. Humanists believe this life is the only life we have, so they focus on living well in the here and now, guided by empathy and our shared humanity ❤️
‘Humanists do not see that there is any obvious purpose to the universe, but that it is a natural phenomenon with no design behind it. Meaning is not something out there waiting to be discovered, but something that we create in our own lives.' Our patron Stephen Fry in #Thatshumanism 👌
I'm proud to say that I'm a Humanist. Humanism is the way of understanding and responding to the world that makes the most sense to me and I wish I'd been taught about it at school! So I hope that schools will support the #ThatsHumanism campaign. More info at humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
And perhaps this lovely quote to end on, by Charles Darwin. #Internationaldogday
And of course, we have to include Juno. Our Chief Executive, @andrewcopson.bsky.social 's dog! Here's Juno doing her part to promote #TheLittleBookofHumanism. #Internationaldogday
Another patron photo! Sandi Toksvig enjoying the company of this fluffy pup. If you'd like to join Sandi & learn about humanism, you can do it now via our 'Introducing humanism' course. The dog does not feature in it, though. humanists.uk/2025/06/16/i... #InternationalDogDay
We can't forget this picture of our patron Stephen fry, looking smart as ever, with this tiny Jack Russel on the beach. This, surely, is a brilliant timeline cleanser if there ever was one. Hooray for #Internationaldogday!
The American humanist Kurt Vonnegut once wrote: 'It's a terrible waste to be happy and not notice it'. With that in mind – it would be a terrible waste to not tweet this picture of Kurt, looking very happy next to a tiny dog. #Internationaldogday
Existentialist doggo. Standing left-right: Jacques Lacan, Cécile Éluard, Pierre Reverdy, Louise Leiris, Pablo Picasso, Zanie de Campan, Valentine Hugo, Simone de Beauvoir, Brassaï. Sitting, left-right: Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, Michel Leiris, Jean Aubier. #internationaldogday
Ethel Smyth – English composer, humanist, and member of the women's suffrage movement, pictured here with her friend Marco! #HumanistHeritage #internationaldogday
Here's a rather serious (and hilarious) book cover featuring British philosopher and humanist A.J. Ayer and his Jack Russell. Ayer was our President 1965-1970. His talks, lectures, and interviews on philosophy are well worth a watch! #internationaldogday
Can you guess who that is? It's a young Carl Sagan! He would of course go on to become one of the world's most beloved humanists & cosmologists, inspiring generations of budding scientists through his series 'Cosmos'. His childhood dog is pretty neat, too. #internationaldogday
This one comes from our #HumanistHeritage project. Florence Dixie was a war correspondent, suffragist, & traveller who threw off the restraints of Victorian domesticity. She was a humanist, & also had a St Bernard called Hubert. Shout out to Hubert. #Internationaldogday
Einstein was profoundly involved in the humanist movement on both sides of the Atlantic. He also worked with Bertrand Russell to write the Einstein-Russell manifesto which called for peace during the Cold War. It's quite nice to see him here having a break. #internationaldogday
It’s #internationaldogday! So what better way to celebrate than a thread featuring prominent and historic humanists and their canine companions? Let us begin. Here's British philosopher and humanist Bertrand Russell, sharing a lovely moment with his dog.
From @humanists.uk! #Thatshumanism is the perfect introduction to the humanist approach to life, featuring four animations narrated by Stephen Fry, and brand new posters all about humanism for schools. Have a look for yourself! humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Big ideas, explained simply. #Thatshumanism is Humanists UK’s perfect starter kit: Stephen Fry narrates four short animations, plus new posters designed for schools. humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Repeal of the Human Rights Act would leave non-religious people without a legal mechanism to challenge discriminatory treatment or government bias in favour of religions. humanists.uk/2025/08/26/w...
For humanists specifically, the Human Rights Act has paved the way for legal recognition of humanist marriages in Scotland & Northern Ireland, for teaching about humanism alongside religions in schools in England & Wales, and to address unequal provision of care non-religious patients in hospitals.
The Human Rights Act was used by domestic violence survivors to challenge police who failed to protect them. It was used to end discrimination against disabled veterans. And it was used by the victims of Hillsborough to fight for and secure justice.
Repealing the Human Rights Act would hit every person in the UK. The Human Rights Act and the ECHR guarantee basic freedoms we all rely on, such as the right to life, freedom of expression, privacy, and a fair trial. humanists.uk/2025/08/26/w...
How can I be happy? Narrated by Stephen Fry, #Thatshumanism explores where meaning in life comes from – not a cosmic plan, but what we create through relationships, creativity, and the world around us. Watch the video: humanists.uk/thatshumanism/
Humanists see the universe as a natural phenomenon with no supernatural side, and look to science to answer questions about the natural world. Humanists believe this life is the only life we have, so they focus on living well in the here and now, guided by empathy and our shared humanity ❤️
In the latest issue of New Humanist, we explore how the battle over space – playing out unseen above us – concerns us all. Get digital access now for just £10:
Any plan to leave the ECHR would break the UK’s long tradition of upholding rights and offering refuge. We urge all parties to reject any attempt to turn human rights into a negotiable commodity subject to political convenience.