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The latest news from the School
Glushko prize winner announced
Congratulations to Cognitive Science graduate Sophie Brilus, winner of the second annual Robert J. Glushko Prize for excellence.
Morals are key to views on lab-grown meat
People’s moral values could limit their uptake of lab-grown meat, a study suggests.
Feelgood factor shaped by traits more than events, study finds
Feelings of satisfaction with life are shaped more by people’s personalities than by their circumstances, a study suggests.
PPLS staff return to the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas at Edinburgh Fringe!
Celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas (CODI) will feature four esteemed colleagues from the School of Philosophy, Psychology, and Language Sciences (PPLS) this year. Join us for thought-provoking sessions that challenge conventional thinking and ignite intellectual curiosity.
Psychology Professor’s new book will provide new perspective
Professor Peter Lamont’s book, 'Radical Thinking: How to see the Bigger Picture', offers a compelling investigation into the ways we understand the world around us.
Groundbreaking study co-authored by MRC research fellow identifies causal links between poverty and mental illness
A new paper has uncovered compelling evidence that poverty and mental illness are not only correlated but also causally linked.
New book from AI expert Philosophy Professor Shannon Vallor
In The AI Mirror: Reclaiming Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking, Professor Vallor argues that AI could be a way to reclaim our human potential for moral and intellectual growth.
Promotions success for PPLS
Congratulations to colleagues in the School who have recently been appointed Personal Chairs.
PPLS celebrated at the People of CAHSS Awards
On Tuesday, 28th May, McEwan Hall was buzzing with excitement as the People of CAHSS winners were celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony.
PPLS student awarded Glushko dissertation prize
Tianwei Gong received the prestigious prize for her Psychology PhD thesis ‘Causal induction in time’