Fiona Macpherson
@macpherson.bsky.social
FRSE; MAE; Professor of Philosophy & Director Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience, University of Glasgow; President British Philosophical Association; Trustee Kennedy Memorial Trust; sits on UKRI Creative Industries Advisory Board
Philosophy jobs at @UofGlasgow: one will last until mid-2029, the other until mid-2030.
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
Lecturers in Philosophy (LTS)
College of Arts and HumanitiesSchool of Humanities Lecturers in Philosophy (LTS)Vacancy Ref: 184794Salary:Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint two fi...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk
October 31, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Philosophy jobs at @UofGlasgow: one will last until mid-2029, the other until mid-2030.
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
The Uni of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Liberal Arts… We are particularly interested in candidates who bring expertise in: Modern Languages, Comparative Literature, English Literature, Film & Television, History, Philosophy or Theatre Studies.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM506/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM506/l...
Lecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) at University of Glasgow
An opportunity for an academic position as a Lecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
www.jobs.ac.uk
September 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The Uni of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Liberal Arts… We are particularly interested in candidates who bring expertise in: Modern Languages, Comparative Literature, English Literature, Film & Television, History, Philosophy or Theatre Studies.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM506/l...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM506/l...
UK Philosophers: the Joint Council of Qualifications had lumped results for A Level Philosophy in E & W in with 'Other' so our subject was invisible. But this has now changed. (Click on 'Humanities' in the left hand list to find 'Philosophy'.) www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/policy-and-r...
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August 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
UK Philosophers: the Joint Council of Qualifications had lumped results for A Level Philosophy in E & W in with 'Other' so our subject was invisible. But this has now changed. (Click on 'Humanities' in the left hand list to find 'Philosophy'.) www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/policy-and-r...
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a project ‘Confession & Flourishing’ with Co-PIs Michael Brady (Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience, University of Glasgow) and Eranda Jayawickreme (Wake Forest University).
June 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a project ‘Confession & Flourishing’ with Co-PIs Michael Brady (Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience, University of Glasgow) and Eranda Jayawickreme (Wake Forest University).
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Come and experience various hallucinations and illusions to learn more about the wonders of your mind. Join us at the Riverside Museum from 11am – 3pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2025 as part of Glasgow Science Festival.
www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
Explore Your Mind Through the Power of Illusion
Experience optical illusions with the University of Glasgow
www.gla.ac.uk
May 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Come and experience various hallucinations and illusions to learn more about the wonders of your mind. Join us at the Riverside Museum from 11am – 3pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2025 as part of Glasgow Science Festival.
www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
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The Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience (CSPE) has now been in existence for twenty years! We are going to hold a celebratory 20th Anniversary Conference on 4 – 6th June 2025 in Glasgow. We would love for you to join us.
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April 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience (CSPE) has now been in existence for twenty years! We are going to hold a celebratory 20th Anniversary Conference on 4 – 6th June 2025 in Glasgow. We would love for you to join us.
Professor Jesper Kallestrup (University of Aberdeen) delivers the final @uofglasgow.bsky.social public talk in the first British Philosophy Fortnight on ‘Why Demagogues Lie Big’. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters
March 26, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Professor Jesper Kallestrup (University of Aberdeen) delivers the final @uofglasgow.bsky.social public talk in the first British Philosophy Fortnight on ‘Why Demagogues Lie Big’. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters
British Philosophical Association academics warn of threat to world leading status amid growing department and course closures. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters
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Philosophy academics warn of threat to world leading status
Philosophy academics have warned that the UK’s world leading status for the subject is under threat after university department closures.
www.educatemagazine.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
British Philosophical Association academics warn of threat to world leading status amid growing department and course closures. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters
www.educatemagazine.com/philosophy-a...
www.educatemagazine.com/philosophy-a...
The British Philosophical Association launches the first annual Philosophy Fortnight #philofortnight2025 in the Westminster Parliament today. #PhilosophyMatters
March 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The British Philosophical Association launches the first annual Philosophy Fortnight #philofortnight2025 in the Westminster Parliament today. #PhilosophyMatters
Nicolas Cote introduces Alison Fernandes from Trinity College Dublin speaking at the Department of Philosophy in the @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social for British Philosophy Fortnight. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters bpa.ac.uk/activities/p...
March 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Nicolas Cote introduces Alison Fernandes from Trinity College Dublin speaking at the Department of Philosophy in the @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social for British Philosophy Fortnight. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters bpa.ac.uk/activities/p...
Professor Quassim Cassam gives the Stevenson Trust Dudley Knowles lecture, and Dr Lilith Mace responds @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social. Part of British Philosophy Fortnight. #philofortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters bpa.ac.uk/activities/p...
March 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Professor Quassim Cassam gives the Stevenson Trust Dudley Knowles lecture, and Dr Lilith Mace responds @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social. Part of British Philosophy Fortnight. #philofortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters bpa.ac.uk/activities/p...
The first of Glasgow’s events celebrating #philofortnight2025 is this evening. Join us for the Dudley Knowles Memorial Lecture, from 6.00 – 7.30 pm in the Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre or online.
March 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The first of Glasgow’s events celebrating #philofortnight2025 is this evening. Join us for the Dudley Knowles Memorial Lecture, from 6.00 – 7.30 pm in the Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre or online.
The Philosophy Department @uofglasgow.bsky.social are delighted to invite you to British Philosophy Fortnight, a new annual initiative celebrating and championing philosophy’s role in shaping our understanding of the world.
March 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Philosophy Department @uofglasgow.bsky.social are delighted to invite you to British Philosophy Fortnight, a new annual initiative celebrating and championing philosophy’s role in shaping our understanding of the world.
A statement from the Royal Musical Association on the threat of closure to the School of Music at Cardiff University
www.rma.ac.uk/2025/02/03/s...
www.rma.ac.uk/2025/02/03/s...
Statement from the Royal Musical Association on the School of Music at Cardiff University – Royal Musical Association
www.rma.ac.uk
February 4, 2025 at 12:53 PM
A statement from the Royal Musical Association on the threat of closure to the School of Music at Cardiff University
www.rma.ac.uk/2025/02/03/s...
www.rma.ac.uk/2025/02/03/s...
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The Arts and Humanities Alliance have written an open letter to Bridget Philippson, Secretary of State for Education, on the recently announced cuts across the sector. We are concerned that these measures disproportionately affect our disciplines and call for an urgent government review.
February 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Arts and Humanities Alliance have written an open letter to Bridget Philippson, Secretary of State for Education, on the recently announced cuts across the sector. We are concerned that these measures disproportionately affect our disciplines and call for an urgent government review.
The British Philosophical Association promotes the study and teaching of philosophy in the UK. We would like to encourage colleagues to join as individual members.
Our current activities include:
Our current activities include:
December 20, 2024 at 2:38 PM
The British Philosophical Association promotes the study and teaching of philosophy in the UK. We would like to encourage colleagues to join as individual members.
Our current activities include:
Our current activities include:
A gathering of the sensors for the SENSOR project in Glasgow. www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
November 28, 2024 at 11:28 AM
A gathering of the sensors for the SENSOR project in Glasgow. www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
A copy of Daniel’s and Kourken’s book arrived in the post. It contains so many interesting essays. Can’t wait to read them all!
November 6, 2024 at 10:34 PM
A copy of Daniel’s and Kourken’s book arrived in the post. It contains so many interesting essays. Can’t wait to read them all!