What is New Humanist magazine about?
New Humanist is a British current affairs magazine published by Humanists UK and based in London. It covers culture, news, philosophy, and science from a sceptical perspective.
Questions about New Humanist
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When was New Humanist magazine founded?
The magazine traces its origins to November 1885, when C. A. Watts founded Watts's Literary Guide. It took the name New Humanist in 1972.
Who are the notable columnists of New Humanist?
Notable past and present columnists include Laurie Taylor, Simon Hoggart, Sally Feldman, Shaparak Khorsandi, Samira Ahmed, Marcus Chown, and Michael Rosen.
Who publishes New Humanist magazine?
New Humanist is published by Humanists UK. Before January 2025, it was published by the Rationalist Association for a hundred and thirty-nine years, until that organisation merged with Humanists UK.
Has New Humanist won any journalism awards?
New Humanist won the Piazza Grande Religion Journalism Award in both 2023 and 2024. It was also shortlisted for the Foreign Press Association awards in 2023.
Who is the current editor of New Humanist?
Niki Seth-Smith is the current editor of New Humanist. Previous editors include Samira Shackle (spring 2020 to spring 2023), Daniel Trilling (from 2013), and Caspar Melville (from 2005).