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REF 2021: Success for School as results announced

Confirmation of research excellence from the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences (PPLS) and the socio-economic benefits this brings

Robert Logie elected 51st Bartlett Lecturer

Psychology professor awarded lectureship for lifetime contributions to Experimental Psychology

On Time to Talk Day, make space to have conversations about mental health

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Our Student Adviser, Colin Arthur, helps create a supportive community in PPLS and shares his own experiences of making time to talk

PPLS Review of 2022

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Happy New Year from the School of PPLS!

Professor publishes book on the Philosophy of Beauty

Professor Michael Gill’s book examines how the third Earl of Shaftesbury’s theories profoundly shaped modern ideas.

Edinburgh Professors to lead AHRC Programme on AI

Two Edinburgh researchers will lead a project to ensure artificial intelligence (AI) and data are used responsibly and ethically across society and industry.

The Tinkering Mind: Philosophy professor’s new book takes a fresh look at epistemic agency

Epistemic agency is to take responsibility over one’s own learning efforts and advancement of understanding. But what does this mean?

Specific Learning Difficulties Network host first workshop

The two day event was held at The Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Black Male Studies Professor Delivers Keynote at Philosophy Born of Struggle Conference

Professor Tommy J Curry gave the keynote address "Is Black Male Studies an End?: What Is Left for Philosophy after the Disaggregation of Racist Violence?"

The British Neuropsychological Society Honour Psychology Professor

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Congratulations to Professor Sharon Abrahams who has been awarded with the prestigious Freda Newcombe Prize.