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Humanists Pub Night
We arrange an informal get together/meet up for local humanists on the 4th Tuesday each month, currently in The Royal Oak on Woodstock Road, opposite the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. This is a chance to meet like minded people, to find out what's going on in the area, discuss topical issues on humanism, secularism or atheism, or to exchange ideas on activities we could run, campaigns we should join, etc. Everyone's contributions gratefully received and considered. Come along and join us…
Find out more »Oxf SitP – From butcher’s block to biology lab: using offal to build an ethical model of chronic lung infection by Dr Freya Harrison
People with the genetic condition cystic fibrosis contract chronic lung infections, which are highly resistant to antibiotics. Different species of bacteria come together to form slime-encased multicellular "biofilms" that clog the airways and protect the microbes within from attack by antibiotics, or by the host's immune system. It can be very hard to predict, from standard diagnostic lab tests, which antibiotics might be able to penetrate biofilm defences and kill bacteria. Further, pathogenic microbes can work together to cause damage…
Find out more »Cafe Scientifique – Professor Graham MacGregor – Salt: the forgotten killer
The Cafe Scientifique is a successful UK community ,originally imported from France, to provide a public forum in which scientific ideas can be discussed informally involving scientists and non-scientists alike, aiming to inform, to entertain, and to provoke debate. The Oxford Cafe Sci meets on the second Tuesday of each month except August, all are welcome and no scientific background is required. Visit the FAQ page for more information if you have never been to a Cafe event before.
Find out more »OxHums Talk – Your Humanism is a Thought crime by Bob Churchill of IHEU
The non-religious are discriminated against in almost every country, and in some places they face outright persecution. This may take the form of government-backed religious privilege, laws prohibiting advocacy of human rights or criticism of religion, even direct hate speech, threats or violence on grounds of atheism, humanism or secularism. In 13 countries you can be put to death for "leaving" your presumed religion. Bob Churchill is the editor of the Freedom of Thought Report published by the International Humanist and Ethical Union. The Report is an…
Find out more »Humanists Pub Night
We arrange an informal get together/meet up for local humanists on the 4th Tuesday each month, currently in The Royal Oak on Woodstock Road, opposite the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. This is a chance to meet like minded people, to find out what's going on in the area, discuss topical issues on humanism, secularism or atheism, or to exchange ideas on activities we could run, campaigns we should join, etc. Everyone's contributions gratefully received and considered. Come along and join us…
Find out more »Cafe Scientifique – Professor Laurence Harwood – Turning nuclear power green
The Cafe Scientifique is a successful UK community ,originally imported from France, to provide a public forum in which scientific ideas can be discussed informally involving scientists and non-scientists alike, aiming to inform, to entertain, and to provoke debate. The Oxford Cafe Sci meets on the second Tuesday of each month except August, all are welcome and no scientific background is required. Visit the FAQ page for more information if you have never been to a Cafe event before.
Find out more »OxHums talk night – Poetry Prose and Pizza
A fun night where we can all share some pizza and listen to each other's 5 minute reading of some favourite poetry or prose. More details to follow Members and students free, non-members £3 donation please.
Find out more »Humanists Pub Night
We arrange an informal get together/meet up for local humanists on the 4th Tuesday each month, currently in The Royal Oak on Woodstock Road, opposite the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. This is a chance to meet like minded people, to find out what's going on in the area, discuss topical issues on humanism, secularism or atheism, or to exchange ideas on activities we could run, campaigns we should join, etc. Everyone's contributions gratefully received and considered. Come along and join us…
Find out more »OxHums Summer Party
Our annual summer party will be held the first weekend in August, once again in the home and/or garden of our treasurer, Margaret Godden 3 Sandford Road, Oxford OX4 4PU A chance to relax and enjoy an informal catch up with fellow local humanists. Bring along a plate of savoury or sweet finger food to share, and your drink(s) of choice. There is parking on her drive or nearby streets, but call Margaret if you need help with getting there…
Find out more »Humanists pub night
We arrange an informal get together/meet up for local humanists on the 4th Tuesday each month, currently in The Royal Oak on Woodstock Road, opposite the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. This is a chance to meet like minded people, to find out what's going on in the area, discuss topical issues on humanism, secularism or atheism, or to exchange ideas on activities we could run, campaigns we should join, etc. Everyone's contributions gratefully received and considered. Come along and join us…
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