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Join Our Atheist Students' Community
The NZ Association of Rationalist and Humanists is supporting students to form atheist student groups and clubs in universities and tertiary education providers across Aotearoa. Student groups are a fantastic way to make friends and learn new things outside of the class room and lecture theatre.
We're offering grants and support to students who are interested in starting up a new atheist club on their campus. Get in touch to find out how we can help.
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Atheist student groups offer enlightening events and meaningful connections with fellow thinkers who share your curiosity and passion for exploration. By signing up, you'll receive timely updates on events and activities. You'll get to participate in conversations that shape our understanding of the world. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to connect, share, and grow within a vibrant student community that celebrates inquiry and reason.
Get involved in forming an atheist community on campus!
Get a grant to form an atheist student group or club!
We're thrilled to have you here! Whether you're looking to learn, share ideas, or meet like-minded individuals, you're in the right place.
Info on setting up student groups
When studying or moving away from home for the first time, joining a club can add valuable balance in your life, support your wellbeing and academic performance, and boost your CV.
While many campuses have groups for students who are religious, there is a gap for young people who are not religious. By encouraging atheist groups in universities and other tertiary education providers we aim to provide places where friendships spark, passions grow, and memories are made.
The NZ Association of Rationalists and Humanists is offering grants to students interested in setting up atheist student groups or clubs on campus, alongside support to register your new group.
Contact us to find out how we can help.
Links below to info on setting up a student group on campus
Ideas for your events
Monthly Open Meetup
Casual gatherings where ideas flow freely and connections are made. Perfect for networking and sparking new collaborations.
Movie Nights
Specially curated for atheist students, these nights offer a blend of learning and fun to enhance your academic journey.
Talks & Debates
Engage with thought leaders in the atheist community. Participate in lively discussions that challenge perspectives and expand your knowledge.
Discussion Salons
Dive deep into intellectual conversations in a relaxed setting. Perfect for those who love to explore complex ideas and theories.
Other Atheist and Skeptics things
There are like-minded organisations around the motu that offer events and oppportunities to engage with others in the community. Below are som,e helpful links so you can stay involved in local activities.
Auckland
Events at Rationalist House include book and movie nights, monthly meetings and and a cult-leavers' support group.
Auckland Skeptics in the Pub meet up each month for relaxed evening talks.
Wellington
The Wellington Humanists meets on the first Monday of the month, from 6.30pm at the Thistle Inn.
Wellington Skeptics in the Pub is a pretty casual meet up to chat - sometimes there are set topics, sometimes not; it is entirely up to who is there.
Christchurch
Christchurch Skeptics in the Pub meetup group is part of a larger, socially orientated group of skeptics. They hold regular meet ups, including Skeptics in Cyberspace.
Dunedin
Dunedin Skeptics in the Pub meetup group dcescribe themselves as "traditional sort of skeptics, trying to be a voice in the wilderness on behalf of truth and the scientific method".
Online
The official New Zealand Skeptics bi-weekly podcast, Yeah… Nah! from is a great way to engage with topics and current events in the atheist, skeptic, and rationalist world.