Swansea University is proud to co-host the Being Human Festival 2025 in partnership with Cardiff University, forming a vibrant festival hub in South Wales. As the UK’s national festival of the humanities, Being Human celebrates the richness of human experience through free public events that bring cutting-edge research to life.
This year’s programme explores themes of identity, care, creativity, and resistance, through workshops, exhibitions, and storytelling. From quilt-making and manga to disability rights and queer remembrance, our events invite communities to connect with research in meaningful and imaginative ways.
Join us in Swansea, Cardiff, and Port Talbot to discover how the humanities help us make sense of the world, and each other.
Running from 7th-15th November.
Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE | 6th-8th November
An immersive sound and photography installation sharing stories of people who are blind or partially sighted and the impact this has on their lives.
This exhibition is drop-in only.
Learn more12:00 - 20:00 GMT
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Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff CF5 1QE
A workshop to improve mental health support and access to services for those living with sight loss.
Book here10:30 - 13:30 GMT
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Third Space, Elysium, High Street Swansea
Explore motherhood, infant feeding, care and more in this interactive quilt-making exhibition.
Book here10:00 - 15:30 GMT
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The Art Space, Port Talbot | 7th-15th November
A creative exhibition where young voices from Port Talbot challenge the past and imagine a new future through artwork, storytelling and more.
This event is drop-in only.
Learn more10:00 - 16:00 GMT
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The Art Space, Port Talbot
An interactive launch event of our Steeltown Schoolkids Exhibition, encouraging creativity and responses to the exhibition.
This event is drop-in only.
Learn more10:00 - 16:00 GMT
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Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea
Nurture your wellbeing this winter with art, culture, performance and hand-on workshops and explore multicultural approaches to health, resilience, and community care.
Book here12:30 - 17:00 GMT
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Insole Court, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2LN
A creative workshop, exploring the history of the DDA and personal experiences.
Book here13:00 - 15:00 GMT
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Insole Court, Fairwater Road, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2LN
A joyful birthday party for the Disability Discrimination Act complete with music, cake, and community connection.
Book here15:00 - 17:00 GMT
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Cardiff Story Museum, The Old Library, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1BH
Reflect on Section 28’s legacy through storytelling, history, and creative writing in a day of queer remembrance and resilience.
Book here09:30 - 16:00 GMT
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