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The account of the School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences at The University of Edinburgh.
In October @proftjcurry.bsky.social became the first Black philosopher to have expert testimony pass the Daubert Standard, the benchmark US courts use to assess the reliability of evidence. Read about Prof Curry's testimony and experience here: edin.ac/3Mnz7qM
December 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
In October @proftjcurry.bsky.social became the first Black philosopher to have expert testimony pass the Daubert Standard, the benchmark US courts use to assess the reliability of evidence. Read about Prof Curry's testimony and experience here: edin.ac/3Mnz7qM
Congrats to PhD researcher in Linguistics Ahmed H. Alhuwayshil on being named one of @sgsah.bsky.social Most Innovative Researchers of 2025! His work on scalar implicatures is reshaping how we understand language & thought. Read more: ppls.ed.ac.uk/ppls-linguis...
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Congrats to PhD researcher in Linguistics Ahmed H. Alhuwayshil on being named one of @sgsah.bsky.social Most Innovative Researchers of 2025! His work on scalar implicatures is reshaping how we understand language & thought. Read more: ppls.ed.ac.uk/ppls-linguis...
The New episode of PPLS Perspectives is available now!
Maisy Hallam chats with Prof. Jenny Culbertson about how #technology, #AI, and global change are reshaping the future of language — and why #linguistic diversity matters more than ever.
Listen now: edin.ac/4r7axdA
Maisy Hallam chats with Prof. Jenny Culbertson about how #technology, #AI, and global change are reshaping the future of language — and why #linguistic diversity matters more than ever.
Listen now: edin.ac/4r7axdA
November 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The New episode of PPLS Perspectives is available now!
Maisy Hallam chats with Prof. Jenny Culbertson about how #technology, #AI, and global change are reshaping the future of language — and why #linguistic diversity matters more than ever.
Listen now: edin.ac/4r7axdA
Maisy Hallam chats with Prof. Jenny Culbertson about how #technology, #AI, and global change are reshaping the future of language — and why #linguistic diversity matters more than ever.
Listen now: edin.ac/4r7axdA
Read Honorary Fellow Dr Miranda Anderson’s review of Resistance, a powerful reflection on protest, photography & the persistence of hope, for @philosopher1923.bsky.social. The exhibition curated by Steve McQueen & Clarrie Wallis is on now @nationalgalleries.bsky.social. Read here: edin.ac/3XcPBE5
November 5, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Read Honorary Fellow Dr Miranda Anderson’s review of Resistance, a powerful reflection on protest, photography & the persistence of hope, for @philosopher1923.bsky.social. The exhibition curated by Steve McQueen & Clarrie Wallis is on now @nationalgalleries.bsky.social. Read here: edin.ac/3XcPBE5
In 2023 Dr. Clay-Gilmore became the first Black philosopher to earn a doctorate on Africana Philosophy & Black Male Studies in the University’s history. You can read more about his incredible journey here (2/2): ppls.ed.ac.uk/news/philoso...
October 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
In 2023 Dr. Clay-Gilmore became the first Black philosopher to earn a doctorate on Africana Philosophy & Black Male Studies in the University’s history. You can read more about his incredible journey here (2/2): ppls.ed.ac.uk/news/philoso...
To mark UK Black History Month we start the new season of PPLS Perspectives. PhD candidate Tony Baugh speaks with @proftjcurry.bsky.social — the 1st Black philosophy prof in Edinburgh’s 442-year history & co-chair of the University’s landmark race review. Listen here: edin.ac/4hfFk3u
October 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
To mark UK Black History Month we start the new season of PPLS Perspectives. PhD candidate Tony Baugh speaks with @proftjcurry.bsky.social — the 1st Black philosophy prof in Edinburgh’s 442-year history & co-chair of the University’s landmark race review. Listen here: edin.ac/4hfFk3u
Huge congratulations to Philosophy grad Grace Mai Clark, winner of the Sir William Darling Memorial Prize! From leading 93% Club to campaigning for widening participation, she’s left a lasting impact @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. Read the story in full: ppls.ed.ac.uk/ppls-graduat...
September 26, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Huge congratulations to Philosophy grad Grace Mai Clark, winner of the Sir William Darling Memorial Prize! From leading 93% Club to campaigning for widening participation, she’s left a lasting impact @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. Read the story in full: ppls.ed.ac.uk/ppls-graduat...
Skibidi, delulu and workwife are among 6,000 new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Find out what these phrases mean and hear the thoughts of Sociolinguist @christianilbury.bsky.social on the Today Programme, BBC Radio 4 earlier this week. Listen below:
August 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Skibidi, delulu and workwife are among 6,000 new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Find out what these phrases mean and hear the thoughts of Sociolinguist @christianilbury.bsky.social on the Today Programme, BBC Radio 4 earlier this week. Listen below:
Listen to lecturer in non-Western philosophy @takeshimorisato.bsky.social on @philosophybites.bsky.social. Takeshi describes how Japan’s philosophical traditions evolved in dialogue with the West, and why understanding “the self” may require looking between us. Listen: edin.ac/3TtG6i4 #Philosophy
July 9, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Listen to lecturer in non-Western philosophy @takeshimorisato.bsky.social on @philosophybites.bsky.social. Takeshi describes how Japan’s philosophical traditions evolved in dialogue with the West, and why understanding “the self” may require looking between us. Listen: edin.ac/3TtG6i4 #Philosophy
'I interviewed 1,000 moms—here’s what I learned: affection matters a lot.' Psychologist @jasminwer.bsky.social talks to @newsweek.com about her study which finds kids who get more warmth from their mothers between ages 5–10 grow into more open, kind, and conscientious adults. edin.ac/3F8rOQw
May 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
'I interviewed 1,000 moms—here’s what I learned: affection matters a lot.' Psychologist @jasminwer.bsky.social talks to @newsweek.com about her study which finds kids who get more warmth from their mothers between ages 5–10 grow into more open, kind, and conscientious adults. edin.ac/3F8rOQw
Consortium of ethics experts welcomes vote on Assisted Dying Bill and urges MSPs to support the legislation. Great to see a quote @thatwhichischolbi.bsky.social (representing PCADS) in this article in @scotnational.bsky.social. Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2515624... (1/2)
May 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Consortium of ethics experts welcomes vote on Assisted Dying Bill and urges MSPs to support the legislation. Great to see a quote @thatwhichischolbi.bsky.social (representing PCADS) in this article in @scotnational.bsky.social. Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2515624... (1/2)
QUEER.ED: LGBTQI+ Inclusive Education (Friday, May 2. 3 - 5pm) Interdisciplinary talks on trans-inclusive principles and methods at the University of Edinburgh, followed by Q+A and round table discussion. Find out more and register edin.ac/4iBUIWQ
April 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
QUEER.ED: LGBTQI+ Inclusive Education (Friday, May 2. 3 - 5pm) Interdisciplinary talks on trans-inclusive principles and methods at the University of Edinburgh, followed by Q+A and round table discussion. Find out more and register edin.ac/4iBUIWQ
The UK is increasingly multilingual – yet our politicians won’t talk about it. Multilinguals could hold the key to Britain’s social and economic future. @laurainparis.bsky.social speaks to Psychology Reader Thomas Bak for the @theguardian.com Read more: edin.ac/3FPOgOj
March 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The UK is increasingly multilingual – yet our politicians won’t talk about it. Multilinguals could hold the key to Britain’s social and economic future. @laurainparis.bsky.social speaks to Psychology Reader Thomas Bak for the @theguardian.com Read more: edin.ac/3FPOgOj
Ready to challenge your perspective? Join psychologist & former magician Professor Peter Lamont for Radical Thinking: How to See the Bigger Picture. Live demos & mind-bending insights await! Look past your limited view of the world & see the bigger picture. Book here! edin.ac/3XYpfq8 #Psychology
March 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Ready to challenge your perspective? Join psychologist & former magician Professor Peter Lamont for Radical Thinking: How to See the Bigger Picture. Live demos & mind-bending insights await! Look past your limited view of the world & see the bigger picture. Book here! edin.ac/3XYpfq8 #Psychology
How is social media shaping the way we speak? In the latest episode of PPLS Perspectives @christianilbury.bsky.social chats to PhD student Gilly Marchini as they explore digital culture, language change, and the hidden power of platforms like TikTok. Listen now: edin.ac/3DKjlSC #podcast #linguistics
March 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
How is social media shaping the way we speak? In the latest episode of PPLS Perspectives @christianilbury.bsky.social chats to PhD student Gilly Marchini as they explore digital culture, language change, and the hidden power of platforms like TikTok. Listen now: edin.ac/3DKjlSC #podcast #linguistics
Excited to announce that tickets are now available for 'The Four Faces of Volition' the Inaugural Lecture Professor Tillmann Vierkant. The event is open to the public and all colleagues, friends and students are welcome to attend. 5.15pm, Wednesday 26 March. Tickets available here: edin.ac/4h1KWfP
February 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Excited to announce that tickets are now available for 'The Four Faces of Volition' the Inaugural Lecture Professor Tillmann Vierkant. The event is open to the public and all colleagues, friends and students are welcome to attend. 5.15pm, Wednesday 26 March. Tickets available here: edin.ac/4h1KWfP
New research from shows: No link between COVID-19 (or vaccines) during pregnancy & early child development issues. A study of ~25,000 babies in Scotland found no impact at 13-15 months. Read more: edin.ac/42WhMeK
#COVID19 #Pregnancy #ChildDevelopment #Science #vaccine
#COVID19 #Pregnancy #ChildDevelopment #Science #vaccine
February 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
New research from shows: No link between COVID-19 (or vaccines) during pregnancy & early child development issues. A study of ~25,000 babies in Scotland found no impact at 13-15 months. Read more: edin.ac/42WhMeK
#COVID19 #Pregnancy #ChildDevelopment #Science #vaccine
#COVID19 #Pregnancy #ChildDevelopment #Science #vaccine
The latest episode of PPLS Perspectives is out now! Prof Matthew Chrisman discusses his work around freedom of speech and responsible debate. Discover how philosophical dialogue can foster more meaningful conversations in today’s polarised world. Listen here: edin.ac/3CIPJ7S #responsibledebate
February 12, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The latest episode of PPLS Perspectives is out now! Prof Matthew Chrisman discusses his work around freedom of speech and responsible debate. Discover how philosophical dialogue can foster more meaningful conversations in today’s polarised world. Listen here: edin.ac/3CIPJ7S #responsibledebate
Back for the new year, the latest episode of PPLS Perspectives features Dr Charley Xia chatting to Dr David Hill about how genetic and environmental factors shape our lives—and what it means for the future of education, health, and inequality. Listen now: edin.ac/3C73pct
#psychology #genes #society
#psychology #genes #society
January 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Back for the new year, the latest episode of PPLS Perspectives features Dr Charley Xia chatting to Dr David Hill about how genetic and environmental factors shape our lives—and what it means for the future of education, health, and inequality. Listen now: edin.ac/3C73pct
#psychology #genes #society
#psychology #genes #society
In our final episode of the year Prof Antonella Sorace, a world-leading expert on bilingualism, takes us through the world of language learning, multilingualism, and public engagement through @bilingmatters25.bsky.social. Listen now: edin.ac/3OQZZxj
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December 10, 2024 at 1:13 PM
In our final episode of the year Prof Antonella Sorace, a world-leading expert on bilingualism, takes us through the world of language learning, multilingualism, and public engagement through @bilingmatters25.bsky.social. Listen now: edin.ac/3OQZZxj
Don’t miss out—like, share, and subscribe!
Don’t miss out—like, share, and subscribe!
Congratulations to @shannonvallor.bsky.social, recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Research! Her groundbreaking work in the ethics of AI has made significant contributions to the responsible development of emerging technologies. Read more: edin.ac/3OqKcVw #AIethics #AI #Tech #ResearchExcellence
November 27, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Congratulations to @shannonvallor.bsky.social, recipient of the Chancellor’s Award for Research! Her groundbreaking work in the ethics of AI has made significant contributions to the responsible development of emerging technologies. Read more: edin.ac/3OqKcVw #AIethics #AI #Tech #ResearchExcellence
New study from PPLS Reader in Psychology Dr. Aja Murray with the University of Northumbria & @universityofoxford.bsky.social suggests tantrums & trouble with emotional control in young kids could signal a higher risk of ADHD by age 7. Read more: edin.ac/49cfklh #ADHD #ChildMentalHealth #psychology
November 26, 2024 at 1:41 PM
New study from PPLS Reader in Psychology Dr. Aja Murray with the University of Northumbria & @universityofoxford.bsky.social suggests tantrums & trouble with emotional control in young kids could signal a higher risk of ADHD by age 7. Read more: edin.ac/49cfklh #ADHD #ChildMentalHealth #psychology
New episode alert! To mark #worldphilosophyday Ellie Palmer returns to chat with her supervisor, Dr Alasdair Richmond, on the mind-bending #philosophy of time travel. From logical paradoxes to identity questions, Alasdair's work pushes us to rethink time as we know it. Listen: edin.ac/3Ohb5eE
November 21, 2024 at 10:47 AM
New episode alert! To mark #worldphilosophyday Ellie Palmer returns to chat with her supervisor, Dr Alasdair Richmond, on the mind-bending #philosophy of time travel. From logical paradoxes to identity questions, Alasdair's work pushes us to rethink time as we know it. Listen: edin.ac/3Ohb5eE
Dr. Bert Remijsen, Reader in Linguistics, has secured a prestigious ERC Synergy Grant for the NILOMORPH project! The project, a collaboration with the CNRS and Uni of Surrey will explore a fascinating linguistic evolution in East African languages. Learn more: edin.ac/3AOlgEk #Linguistics #ERCGrant
November 19, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Dr. Bert Remijsen, Reader in Linguistics, has secured a prestigious ERC Synergy Grant for the NILOMORPH project! The project, a collaboration with the CNRS and Uni of Surrey will explore a fascinating linguistic evolution in East African languages. Learn more: edin.ac/3AOlgEk #Linguistics #ERCGrant
Next Friday we close out our #BlackHistoryMonth activities with a lecture from Prof Leonard Harris. His lecture "Necro-being: Cosmopolitan Cruelty and Decolonial World". More details, including how to book your FREE place are available here: edin.ac/3XEk4w8
#BlackHistoryMonthUK #reclaimingnarratives
#BlackHistoryMonthUK #reclaimingnarratives
October 17, 2024 at 8:33 AM
Next Friday we close out our #BlackHistoryMonth activities with a lecture from Prof Leonard Harris. His lecture "Necro-being: Cosmopolitan Cruelty and Decolonial World". More details, including how to book your FREE place are available here: edin.ac/3XEk4w8
#BlackHistoryMonthUK #reclaimingnarratives
#BlackHistoryMonthUK #reclaimingnarratives