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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.

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@beinghumanfest.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 3:49 PM

This year we have many festival events taking place across North West England. Creative writing in Liverpool, fake furniture in Oldham, soil-powered photography in Salford, and accent and dialect in Barrow. Browse events by region to discover what's happening near you! bit.ly/4yyyPjS
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@beinghumanfest.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 3:46 PM

We had a great day at the @sas-news.bsky.social Festival of Research and Engagement Festival today, with our activity Threads of Engagement.
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@cirafcardiff.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 2:57 PMReposted by @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

CIRAF is excited to be contributing to the AHRC Being Human Festival next month in Cardiff! Come along to the Norwegian Church Arts Centre between 10am and 4pm on 7th November, learn about misinformation and do fun activities :D @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

@sas-news.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 2:05 PMReposted by @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

The Centre for Public Engagement Practice in Arts and Humanities is pleased to announce a call for applications to the Community Connections Grant!

This first round is open to community groups and individuals embedded in communities across the UK’s coastal regions.

Apply: https://bit.ly/4qAwYGr

The image is an advertisement for the Community Connections Grant offered by the Centre for Public Engagement in Arts and Humanities at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. It offers up to £5,000 for community projects with support from arts, humanities, or social sciences. The deadline for applications is 1 December 2026. The background displays people clapping. There is a QR code and website link for more information.
@geogdurham.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 11:13 AMReposted by @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

We’re excited to be part of @beinghumanfest.bsky.social this year with @teessideuni.bsky.social and @nationaltrust.org.uk. Read about our hub programme, now live at: www.beinghumanfestival.org/being-human-.... Being Human is the UK’s national festival of the humanities.

@archsoutheast.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 3:19 PMReposted by @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

We're taking to the streets of Whitechapel for @beinghumanfest.bsky.social with...

Crossroads of our Buried History: A walking tour and pop-up exhibition ✨

📍Tower Hamlets Town Hall (start)
📅Thursday 5 November, 5-8 PM
🎟️Book your FREE ticket on Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/crossroads...

An urban archaeological site with high rise buildings in the background. Archaeologists are working in the foreground. A dotted line extends from the trowel of an archaeologist, leading off to the right, with the words "join us in mapping" along it.An historical map. The dotted line continues from the previous picture, with "a new trail" alongside it. It leads to the start of a green walking trail superimposed on the map, leading from Whitechapel Mile End road to St George in the East.
@archsoutheast.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 3:19 PMReposted by @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

This event is part of @beinghumanfest.bsky.social, the UK’s national festival of the humanities, taking place 5-14 November 2026. Browse the full #BeingHuman2026 programme now: beinghumanfestival.org/festival-eve...

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@massobsarchive.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 3:39 PMReposted by @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

We're very excited to be part of this fascinating (and free) event being run by @lawatloughborough.bsky.social!

You can craft a boat, write poetry and learn more about SOS MEDITERRANEE through their interactive games and immersive VR headsets, all part of @beinghumanfest.bsky.social.

A post advertising an event called 'stories of small boats crossings'. It has information about when the event will take place (7th November) and where (the queen's house).This image lists different creative workshops which are taking place. It is text on a blue background. Events include paper boat making, creating fridge magnet poems and a flash fiction workshop.
@beinghumanfest.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 1:28 PM

Our planning toolkits are full of useful tips and tricks to help you put on a successful public engagement event or activity. Covering topics such as evaluation, sustainability, inclusion and accessibility, you can browse all of our toolkits here:
www.beinghumanfestival.org/resources/to...

@sas-news.bsky.socialOct 2, 2026, 11:34 AMReposted by @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

Discover the School of Advanced Study at the SAS Festival of Research & Engagement.

Join us for a day of discovery, conversation and inspiration. Come along for the whole day or simply drop in and follow your curiosity.

📍 Senate House, London
📅 Thursday 8 October | 10am–3pm

https://bit.ly/3VdTACV

@beinghumanfest.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 4:04 PM

🐱 How do you talk about AI with your nan? Your teenager? Your teacher? Start here: young people at SoapBox Islington host a hands-on evening on AI for every generation. Free, Thu 1 Oct, 5.30pm, Old Street: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

@salient-hub.bsky.socialSep 25, 2026, 9:00 AMReposted by @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

📢 We’re excited to be organising an event together with @oddartsuk.bsky.social as part of this year’s @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

Being Human Festival is the UK’s national festival of the humanities, led by @sas-news.bsky.social.

➡️ Learn more and book your spot: buff.ly/wp6Vnyq

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@hollynielsen.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 2:26 PMReposted by @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

Really looking forward to this!!

Delighted to be part of a panel at @beinghumanfest.bsky.social with @enwright.bsky.social and @chriskempshall.bsky.social!!

Come along and listen to us talk about history and games!
It’s free and in person in Cardiff

@beinghumanfest.bsky.socialSep 23, 2026, 1:29 PM

The 2026 Being Human Festival programme is now live! Running 5-14 November 2026, & over 230 events in 38 towns & cities across the UK. There is a wide range of events rooted in humanities research with our festival theme 'Crossroads'. Read here: bit.ly/4halWX1

#BeingHuman2026
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@sas-news.bsky.socialSep 21, 2026, 1:10 PMReposted by @beinghumanfest.bsky.social

The Centre for Public Engagement Practice in Arts and Humanities is pleased to announce the award of circa £100,000 (funded by @ukri.org supporting 7 newly-formed teams to develop innovative public engagement activities.

Read about the new Collaboration and Innovation Grant https://bit.ly/46Fiy0i

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@beinghumanfest.bsky.socialSep 14, 2026, 2:57 PM

✨ Book onto our free online Event Delivery and Top Tips Training on Thursday 1 October ✨

The session will provide an overview of the practicalities of delivering a public engagement event.

Find our more and book here: www.beinghumanfestival.org/event-delive...

#BeingHuman2026

A promotional image for Being Human Festival's training session 'Event Delivery and Top Tips' happening on the 1 October 2026, at 11am - 12.30pm. In the background are two event facilitators standing looking down at an object being handled by one of the facilitators. There is a smiling event attendee looking at the object on the left hand side. The Being Human Festival Logo is in white at the top left hand corner of the image.
@beinghumanfest.bsky.socialSep 7, 2026, 8:57 AM

Join our team! Help us deliver Being Human Festival and advocate for humanities research in the UK.

The deadline to apply for the Public Engagement role is tomorrow ⏰

@sas-news.bsky.social #PublicEngagement #hiring

@beinghumanfest.bsky.socialSep 1, 2026, 9:49 AM

We are excited to share our 2025 Being Human Festival Evaluation Executive Summary with key stats, reflections and outcomes from last year's festival.
Now available on our website: bit.ly/3UOZpGq

#BeingHuman2025 @sas-news.bsky.social

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