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
Research areas
Find out more about our research areas and centres
Research highlights
A selection of current and recent projects in Linguistics and English Language
Research centres and units
We host multiple research centres
Teaching Matters
We are proud to work with the University's Institute for Academic Development (IAD). Read our contributions to IAD’s Teaching Matters website and blog.
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
Academic visitors
We welcome applications from academic staff based in overseas institutions wishing to visit the School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences