Being Human Festival
@beinghumanfest.bsky.social
The UK's national festival of the humanities. Led by the School of Advanced Study, University of London, in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the @britishacademy.bsky.social.
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and attended over 220 free events across the UK!
We have loved seeing the variety of humanities research, activities and events with audiences from all over the country.
There will be more Being Human festival 2025 highlights coming soon!
#BeingHuman2025
We have loved seeing the variety of humanities research, activities and events with audiences from all over the country.
There will be more Being Human festival 2025 highlights coming soon!
#BeingHuman2025
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and attended over 220 free events across the UK!
We have loved seeing the variety of humanities research, activities and events with audiences from all over the country.
There will be more Being Human festival 2025 highlights coming soon!
#BeingHuman2025
We have loved seeing the variety of humanities research, activities and events with audiences from all over the country.
There will be more Being Human festival 2025 highlights coming soon!
#BeingHuman2025
Being Human Festival 2025 is now in full swing across the UK. So far we have seen a wide variety of activities and events including cooking workshops, walking tours, cabaret performance, and lots more! The UK’s national festival of the humanities runs until 15 November 2025.
#BeingHuman2025
#BeingHuman2025
November 11, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Being Human Festival 2025 is now in full swing across the UK. So far we have seen a wide variety of activities and events including cooking workshops, walking tours, cabaret performance, and lots more! The UK’s national festival of the humanities runs until 15 November 2025.
#BeingHuman2025
#BeingHuman2025
Event series Book Tales: Storytelling Between Text and Object, is now underway in Glasgow with @uofglasgow.bsky.social and there's still tickets available:
bit.ly/43h8zNq
#BeingHuman2025
bit.ly/43h8zNq
#BeingHuman2025
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Event series Book Tales: Storytelling Between Text and Object, is now underway in Glasgow with @uofglasgow.bsky.social and there's still tickets available:
bit.ly/43h8zNq
#BeingHuman2025
bit.ly/43h8zNq
#BeingHuman2025
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate the launch of Being Human Festival 2025 yesterday! Taster activities included a Spooky Stories storytelling performance & a healing scents and remedies workshop from humanities researchers.
#BeingHuman2025
@mybcu.bsky.social @herts.ac.uk
#BeingHuman2025
@mybcu.bsky.social @herts.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate the launch of Being Human Festival 2025 yesterday! Taster activities included a Spooky Stories storytelling performance & a healing scents and remedies workshop from humanities researchers.
#BeingHuman2025
@mybcu.bsky.social @herts.ac.uk
#BeingHuman2025
@mybcu.bsky.social @herts.ac.uk
Gaming, herbal histories and Caribbean cooking are just some of the free events taking place across Yorkshire this November for Being Human Festival 2025.
Head over to the Yorkshire and the Humber region page on our website to browse events in Sheffield, Bradford and York.
#BeingHuman2025
Head over to the Yorkshire and the Humber region page on our website to browse events in Sheffield, Bradford and York.
#BeingHuman2025
October 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Gaming, herbal histories and Caribbean cooking are just some of the free events taking place across Yorkshire this November for Being Human Festival 2025.
Head over to the Yorkshire and the Humber region page on our website to browse events in Sheffield, Bradford and York.
#BeingHuman2025
Head over to the Yorkshire and the Humber region page on our website to browse events in Sheffield, Bradford and York.
#BeingHuman2025
The University of Bristol’s Hub presents the hidden stories that have shaped the city. From the travels of Dylan Thomas in Persia, to the unknown histories of drinking in Bristol, to political cabaret of migrants in the Second World War @bristoluni.bsky.social
bit.ly/4hx563f #BeingHuman2025
bit.ly/4hx563f #BeingHuman2025
October 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The University of Bristol’s Hub presents the hidden stories that have shaped the city. From the travels of Dylan Thomas in Persia, to the unknown histories of drinking in Bristol, to political cabaret of migrants in the Second World War @bristoluni.bsky.social
bit.ly/4hx563f #BeingHuman2025
bit.ly/4hx563f #BeingHuman2025
This week we highlight events taking place across South West England. From Plymouth to Stroud, learn about the latest humanities research from universities across the region. Events span immersive art, Ukrainian war poetry, comedy and defending the rights of the River Plym, and more! #BeingHUman2025
October 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
This week we highlight events taking place across South West England. From Plymouth to Stroud, learn about the latest humanities research from universities across the region. Events span immersive art, Ukrainian war poetry, comedy and defending the rights of the River Plym, and more! #BeingHUman2025
London audiences can get involved in many ways at this year's festival. From exploring poetry and place in Deptford, cabaret at Behind the Nightlight, Queer Maritimes at National Maritime Museum, music and songs at the Cockney Yiddish Podcast Live, and more! bit.ly/48SmZr5
#BeingHuman2025
#BeingHuman2025
October 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
London audiences can get involved in many ways at this year's festival. From exploring poetry and place in Deptford, cabaret at Behind the Nightlight, Queer Maritimes at National Maritime Museum, music and songs at the Cockney Yiddish Podcast Live, and more! bit.ly/48SmZr5
#BeingHuman2025
#BeingHuman2025
Cardiff University & Swansea University lead a collaborative Festival Hub this year, amplifying marginalised voices through events such as Humanising Healthcare, Queer Selfiescapes, a birthday party to celebrate 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act, and more! bit.ly/43mmpho
#BeingHuman2025
#BeingHuman2025
October 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Cardiff University & Swansea University lead a collaborative Festival Hub this year, amplifying marginalised voices through events such as Humanising Healthcare, Queer Selfiescapes, a birthday party to celebrate 30 years of the Disability Discrimination Act, and more! bit.ly/43mmpho
#BeingHuman2025
#BeingHuman2025
This week our regional spotlight is on the East of England. From hat making in Norwich, live poetry in Chelmsford and creative writing in Bedford, there's so much variety this year. Browse events by region to discover what's happening near you!
bit.ly/47mXJaW
#BeingHuman2025
bit.ly/47mXJaW
#BeingHuman2025
October 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
This week our regional spotlight is on the East of England. From hat making in Norwich, live poetry in Chelmsford and creative writing in Bedford, there's so much variety this year. Browse events by region to discover what's happening near you!
bit.ly/47mXJaW
#BeingHuman2025
bit.ly/47mXJaW
#BeingHuman2025
Discover De Montfort University's Festival Hub - Leicester: Community, Culture and Super-Diversity.
Researchers present events designed to actively promote understanding and appreciation of different cultures and inclusive cultural practices.
Full listings: bit.ly/42AYCKr
@dmu.ac.uk
#BeingHuman2025
Researchers present events designed to actively promote understanding and appreciation of different cultures and inclusive cultural practices.
Full listings: bit.ly/42AYCKr
@dmu.ac.uk
#BeingHuman2025
October 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Discover De Montfort University's Festival Hub - Leicester: Community, Culture and Super-Diversity.
Researchers present events designed to actively promote understanding and appreciation of different cultures and inclusive cultural practices.
Full listings: bit.ly/42AYCKr
@dmu.ac.uk
#BeingHuman2025
Researchers present events designed to actively promote understanding and appreciation of different cultures and inclusive cultural practices.
Full listings: bit.ly/42AYCKr
@dmu.ac.uk
#BeingHuman2025
For audiences in Scotland we have many events showcasing the latest humanities research. From comedy-drama exploring the potential dangers of AI to making your own book using craft materials.
Browse Being Human events happening across Scotland here: buff.ly/gpdHbOc
#BeingHuman2025
Browse Being Human events happening across Scotland here: buff.ly/gpdHbOc
#BeingHuman2025
October 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
For audiences in Scotland we have many events showcasing the latest humanities research. From comedy-drama exploring the potential dangers of AI to making your own book using craft materials.
Browse Being Human events happening across Scotland here: buff.ly/gpdHbOc
#BeingHuman2025
Browse Being Human events happening across Scotland here: buff.ly/gpdHbOc
#BeingHuman2025
Introducing our first 2025 Festival Hub 2025 - Between the Lines: Surrey’s Hidden Histories.
Surrey's hub invites audiences to listen, play, craft & read beyond boundaries. Spanning literature, visual art & music, discover more about their programme of events here: buff.ly/RcDtgv1
#BeingHuman2025
Surrey's hub invites audiences to listen, play, craft & read beyond boundaries. Spanning literature, visual art & music, discover more about their programme of events here: buff.ly/RcDtgv1
#BeingHuman2025
October 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Introducing our first 2025 Festival Hub 2025 - Between the Lines: Surrey’s Hidden Histories.
Surrey's hub invites audiences to listen, play, craft & read beyond boundaries. Spanning literature, visual art & music, discover more about their programme of events here: buff.ly/RcDtgv1
#BeingHuman2025
Surrey's hub invites audiences to listen, play, craft & read beyond boundaries. Spanning literature, visual art & music, discover more about their programme of events here: buff.ly/RcDtgv1
#BeingHuman2025
The 2025 Being Human Festival programme is now live! 💫 This year's festival runs from 6 - 15 November 2025. With over 220 events taking place in 46 towns and cities across the UK, there is a wide range of events to suit everyone's curiosities.
Programme highlights: bit.ly/3IsbVWI
#BeingHuman2025
Programme highlights: bit.ly/3IsbVWI
#BeingHuman2025
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The 2025 Being Human Festival programme is now live! 💫 This year's festival runs from 6 - 15 November 2025. With over 220 events taking place in 46 towns and cities across the UK, there is a wide range of events to suit everyone's curiosities.
Programme highlights: bit.ly/3IsbVWI
#BeingHuman2025
Programme highlights: bit.ly/3IsbVWI
#BeingHuman2025
Our new 'Sustainability and public engagement events' toolkit is now available on our website. This guide is for organisers to plan how to engage with audiences with environmental impact in mind: bit.ly/47If66Q 🌍
Check out all of our toolkits n the Organiser area of our website.
#BeingHuman2025
Check out all of our toolkits n the Organiser area of our website.
#BeingHuman2025
September 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Our new 'Sustainability and public engagement events' toolkit is now available on our website. This guide is for organisers to plan how to engage with audiences with environmental impact in mind: bit.ly/47If66Q 🌍
Check out all of our toolkits n the Organiser area of our website.
#BeingHuman2025
Check out all of our toolkits n the Organiser area of our website.
#BeingHuman2025
✨ Book onto our Working with Press and Media training on Tuesday 29 July! ✨
Led by Professor Sarah Churchwell & the University of London’s External Communications team, the session will offer top tips on working with press and media from a public engagement lens.
Register here: bit.ly/3GkpRkD
Led by Professor Sarah Churchwell & the University of London’s External Communications team, the session will offer top tips on working with press and media from a public engagement lens.
Register here: bit.ly/3GkpRkD
July 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
✨ Book onto our Working with Press and Media training on Tuesday 29 July! ✨
Led by Professor Sarah Churchwell & the University of London’s External Communications team, the session will offer top tips on working with press and media from a public engagement lens.
Register here: bit.ly/3GkpRkD
Led by Professor Sarah Churchwell & the University of London’s External Communications team, the session will offer top tips on working with press and media from a public engagement lens.
Register here: bit.ly/3GkpRkD
Just 2 days left to apply to be part of #BeingHuman2025
The deadline to submit your applications for our Festival Event (unfunded) programme is 5pm on 4 July. Find out more here: buff.ly/KSvrEVE
The deadline to submit your applications for our Festival Event (unfunded) programme is 5pm on 4 July. Find out more here: buff.ly/KSvrEVE
July 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Just 2 days left to apply to be part of #BeingHuman2025
The deadline to submit your applications for our Festival Event (unfunded) programme is 5pm on 4 July. Find out more here: buff.ly/KSvrEVE
The deadline to submit your applications for our Festival Event (unfunded) programme is 5pm on 4 July. Find out more here: buff.ly/KSvrEVE
💫 Register for our upcoming training session: Promoting Public Engagement Events on 2 July.
Led by arts and heritage marketing consultant Beckie Smith, this training will explore practical tips for promotion, covering examples from Being Human Festival and beyond.
Sign up here: buff.ly/QOb8dwk 💫
Led by arts and heritage marketing consultant Beckie Smith, this training will explore practical tips for promotion, covering examples from Being Human Festival and beyond.
Sign up here: buff.ly/QOb8dwk 💫
June 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
💫 Register for our upcoming training session: Promoting Public Engagement Events on 2 July.
Led by arts and heritage marketing consultant Beckie Smith, this training will explore practical tips for promotion, covering examples from Being Human Festival and beyond.
Sign up here: buff.ly/QOb8dwk 💫
Led by arts and heritage marketing consultant Beckie Smith, this training will explore practical tips for promotion, covering examples from Being Human Festival and beyond.
Sign up here: buff.ly/QOb8dwk 💫
Join us on the 12th June for our Engagement and Inclusion training! 🌟
Led by public engagement and involvement specialist Dr Charlotte Thorley, this session will discuss the importance of inclusive engagement, and how to engage diverse audiences.
Book onto the session here: bit.ly/45ukWHH
Led by public engagement and involvement specialist Dr Charlotte Thorley, this session will discuss the importance of inclusive engagement, and how to engage diverse audiences.
Book onto the session here: bit.ly/45ukWHH
May 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Join us on the 12th June for our Engagement and Inclusion training! 🌟
Led by public engagement and involvement specialist Dr Charlotte Thorley, this session will discuss the importance of inclusive engagement, and how to engage diverse audiences.
Book onto the session here: bit.ly/45ukWHH
Led by public engagement and involvement specialist Dr Charlotte Thorley, this session will discuss the importance of inclusive engagement, and how to engage diverse audiences.
Book onto the session here: bit.ly/45ukWHH
✨ Take part in Being Human Festival 2025! ✨
There's still time to apply to Being Human Festival 2025 through our Festival Event (unfunded) pathway.
Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4j6TsMt
See our FAQs here: bit.ly/43ftYG6
There's still time to apply to Being Human Festival 2025 through our Festival Event (unfunded) pathway.
Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4j6TsMt
See our FAQs here: bit.ly/43ftYG6
May 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
✨ Take part in Being Human Festival 2025! ✨
There's still time to apply to Being Human Festival 2025 through our Festival Event (unfunded) pathway.
Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4j6TsMt
See our FAQs here: bit.ly/43ftYG6
There's still time to apply to Being Human Festival 2025 through our Festival Event (unfunded) pathway.
Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/4j6TsMt
See our FAQs here: bit.ly/43ftYG6
Join us and the brilliant Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk for our free online training session on 13 March! This session will explore creative methods for delivering #PublicEngagement activities.
Free! Book here:
https://buff.ly/438uoiS
Free! Book here:
https://buff.ly/438uoiS
February 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Join us and the brilliant Dr Jamie Gallagher @jamiebgall.co.uk for our free online training session on 13 March! This session will explore creative methods for delivering #PublicEngagement activities.
Free! Book here:
https://buff.ly/438uoiS
Free! Book here:
https://buff.ly/438uoiS
The call for applications for Being Human 2025 is now open!💥
We've got funding grants of up to £8,000 available for researchers to hold events as part of this year's national festival of the humanities.
Find out more: www.beinghumanfestival.org/get-involved
We've got funding grants of up to £8,000 available for researchers to hold events as part of this year's national festival of the humanities.
Find out more: www.beinghumanfestival.org/get-involved
February 12, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The call for applications for Being Human 2025 is now open!💥
We've got funding grants of up to £8,000 available for researchers to hold events as part of this year's national festival of the humanities.
Find out more: www.beinghumanfestival.org/get-involved
We've got funding grants of up to £8,000 available for researchers to hold events as part of this year's national festival of the humanities.
Find out more: www.beinghumanfestival.org/get-involved
The sun is out in Russell Square today! 🌞
It's your last chance to apply for our Public Engagement Officer vacancies, supporting the newly developed Centre for Public Engagement Practice in the Arts and Humanities at SAS.
Apply by midnight 31st Jan (tomorrow!)
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
It's your last chance to apply for our Public Engagement Officer vacancies, supporting the newly developed Centre for Public Engagement Practice in the Arts and Humanities at SAS.
Apply by midnight 31st Jan (tomorrow!)
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
January 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The sun is out in Russell Square today! 🌞
It's your last chance to apply for our Public Engagement Officer vacancies, supporting the newly developed Centre for Public Engagement Practice in the Arts and Humanities at SAS.
Apply by midnight 31st Jan (tomorrow!)
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
It's your last chance to apply for our Public Engagement Officer vacancies, supporting the newly developed Centre for Public Engagement Practice in the Arts and Humanities at SAS.
Apply by midnight 31st Jan (tomorrow!)
www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...
📆 Save the date! Being Human Festival 2025 will take place 6 to 15 November across the UK. More information coming in early February about how to get involved! ✨
January 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📆 Save the date! Being Human Festival 2025 will take place 6 to 15 November across the UK. More information coming in early February about how to get involved! ✨
And that's a wrap on #BeingHuman2024! A huge thank you to everyone who has made over 230 free events happen over the last 10 days.
We've loved seeing all the fantastic work bringing diverse humanities research to life in creative ways, right across the UK. More highlights coming soon!
We've loved seeing all the fantastic work bringing diverse humanities research to life in creative ways, right across the UK. More highlights coming soon!
November 17, 2024 at 10:18 AM
And that's a wrap on #BeingHuman2024! A huge thank you to everyone who has made over 230 free events happen over the last 10 days.
We've loved seeing all the fantastic work bringing diverse humanities research to life in creative ways, right across the UK. More highlights coming soon!
We've loved seeing all the fantastic work bringing diverse humanities research to life in creative ways, right across the UK. More highlights coming soon!