About our research
Our large and inter-disciplinary research team work on all aspects of language, from theoretical to applied linguistics.
We collaborate with researchers at Edinburgh and around the world in projects covering biology, education, psychology, cognitive science, and speech and language technologies.
Read our blog or listen to our podcast to find out what linguists and other academics at the School of PPLS have been researching.
Forward Thinking podcast on iTunes
Postdoctoral fellowships
And if you’re interested in applying for a postdoctoral fellowship in the department you can find more information here:
Research areas
Find out more about our research areas and centres
Research highlights
A selection of major research projects in Linguistics and English Language
Research centres and units
We host multiple research centres
Impact and public engagement
How our research affects the world beyond academia
Labs and facilities
Research facilities available across the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences
Talk series and reading groups
Regular meetings to discuss research, books and papers
Research-related resources
Resources from research projects or publicising research
PPLS Academic visitors
We welcome applications from academic staff based in overseas institutions wishing to visit the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences (PPLS)