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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
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In Japanese philosophy, unlike the atomised Western self, we are ‘ningen’ (人間), each enmeshed with other humans and nature @takeshimorisato.bsky.social
The Japanese ethics of ‘ningen’ dethrones the Western self | Aeon Essays
In Japanese philosophy, unlike the atomised Western self, we are ‘ningen’ (人間), each enmeshed with other humans and nature
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February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
In Japanese philosophy, unlike the atomised Western self, we are ‘ningen’ (人間), each enmeshed with other humans and nature @takeshimorisato.bsky.social
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What's it like to speak at a major conference in Japan while still an undergraduate?
We caught up with Year 4 student Cameron Bain about presenting his sociolinguistic research at the Asia Pacific Conference.
Read more: https://llc.ed.ac.uk/whats-it-like-to-present-at-a-major-conference
We caught up with Year 4 student Cameron Bain about presenting his sociolinguistic research at the Asia Pacific Conference.
Read more: https://llc.ed.ac.uk/whats-it-like-to-present-at-a-major-conference
What's it like to present at a major conference? | Literatures, Languages & Cultures
Year 4 Japanese and Linguistics student Cameron tells us about presenting at the Asia Pacific Conference in Japan.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:40 PM
What's it like to speak at a major conference in Japan while still an undergraduate?
We caught up with Year 4 student Cameron Bain about presenting his sociolinguistic research at the Asia Pacific Conference.
Read more: https://llc.ed.ac.uk/whats-it-like-to-present-at-a-major-conference
We caught up with Year 4 student Cameron Bain about presenting his sociolinguistic research at the Asia Pacific Conference.
Read more: https://llc.ed.ac.uk/whats-it-like-to-present-at-a-major-conference
In January Dr Tony Baugh became the second Black philosophy student to obtain a PhD from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. He has since taken a role at Coppin State University to establish their philosophy offering with the goal of creating a BMS programme. Read Tony's story: edin.ac/4tdMtGQ
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
In January Dr Tony Baugh became the second Black philosophy student to obtain a PhD from @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. He has since taken a role at Coppin State University to establish their philosophy offering with the goal of creating a BMS programme. Read Tony's story: edin.ac/4tdMtGQ
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Many thanks to my excellent colleague Suilin Lavelle for organising a stimulating cross-disciplinary workshop @schoolofppls.bsky.social on Scientific Pluralism and Majority World Psychology.
January 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Many thanks to my excellent colleague Suilin Lavelle for organising a stimulating cross-disciplinary workshop @schoolofppls.bsky.social on Scientific Pluralism and Majority World Psychology.
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Lecture under way @schoolofppls.bsky.social by Dr Adetula on the need to go beyond Western epistemology in psychological research and include African perspectives. Thanks to the School DEI committee for organising this cross-disciplinary event.
January 20, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Lecture under way @schoolofppls.bsky.social by Dr Adetula on the need to go beyond Western epistemology in psychological research and include African perspectives. Thanks to the School DEI committee for organising this cross-disciplinary event.
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
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Warm congratulations to Mazviita Chirimuuta, who received the 2025 Lakatos Award for her book "The Brain Abstracted" — "an outstanding example of the kind of work being done at the cutting edge of contemporary philosophy of science." mitpress.mit.edu/978026254804...
December 5, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Warm congratulations to Mazviita Chirimuuta, who received the 2025 Lakatos Award for her book "The Brain Abstracted" — "an outstanding example of the kind of work being done at the cutting edge of contemporary philosophy of science." mitpress.mit.edu/978026254804...
Last Friday Senior Lecturer in Philosophy Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta was presented with the Lakatos Award in recognition of her book “The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience”. At the ceremony Dr Chirimuuta gave a lecture which you can view below.
🎥 Watch the Lakatos Award Lecture 2025 by Mazviita Chirimuuta on "Apocalyptic Technology: #AI and the Limits of #Science"
Mazviita Chirimuuta received the award for her book “The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KkX...
Mazviita Chirimuuta received the award for her book “The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience”
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KkX...
Mazviita Chirimuuta (University of Edinburgh): Apocalyptic Technology: AI and the Limits of Science
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December 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Last Friday Senior Lecturer in Philosophy Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta was presented with the Lakatos Award in recognition of her book “The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience”. At the ceremony Dr Chirimuuta gave a lecture which you can view below.
New findings from the CHILDS study shows developmental concerns in young children rose during Scotland’s lockdowns—and remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. Read more about how Covid shaped early years, and why targeted support matters now. edin.ac/3KsLiBV (1/2) #covid #lockdown #pandemic
Covid lockdown linked to rise in child developmental issues
The University of Edinburgh-led study examined health visitor reports on 258,000 children between March 2020 and August 2021.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
New findings from the CHILDS study shows developmental concerns in young children rose during Scotland’s lockdowns—and remain higher than pre-pandemic levels. Read more about how Covid shaped early years, and why targeted support matters now. edin.ac/3KsLiBV (1/2) #covid #lockdown #pandemic
On November 26th (the birthday of the legendary linguist Ferdinand de Saussure), we celebrate #WorldLinguisticsDay. What better way to mark the occasion than sharing the latest episode of our podcast, PPLS Perspectives, which featured Personal Chair of Experimental Linguistics Jenny Culbertson.
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 26, 2025 at 4:47 PM
On November 26th (the birthday of the legendary linguist Ferdinand de Saussure), we celebrate #WorldLinguisticsDay. What better way to mark the occasion than sharing the latest episode of our podcast, PPLS Perspectives, which featured Personal Chair of Experimental Linguistics Jenny Culbertson.
This Friday, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta will deliver the Lakatos Award Lecture. You can book FREE tickets to attend the lecture (in-person or online. By Following the link below. (1/2)
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This Friday, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta will deliver the Lakatos Award Lecture. You can book FREE tickets to attend the lecture (in-person or online. By Following the link below. (1/2)
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
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Two weeks until the Philosophy of Science Association’s next office hours! @michelamassimi.bsky.social and Mazviita Chirimuuta on “New approaches to realism.”
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PSA Office Hour - Philosophy of Science Association
The PSA Office Hour aims to facilitate interactions between our graduate student membership and prominent philosophers of science, and in a more controlled, accessible, and carbon-conscious setting…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Two weeks until the Philosophy of Science Association’s next office hours! @michelamassimi.bsky.social and Mazviita Chirimuuta on “New approaches to realism.”
Sign up and more information:
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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
How will language shape the future of AI, education & society? At the GESDA Global Summit last month, Prof Jennifer Culbertson explored why understanding language structure & evolution is vital in the age of AI. Read more and watch her talk: edin.ac/3X8WDJY
#Linguistics #AI
#Linguistics #AI
PPLS Linguistics Professor talks of the importance of understanding language structure and evolution in the age of AI | School of Philosophy, Psychology & Language Sciences | School of Philosophy, Psy...
Last month Personal Chair of Experimental Linguistics Prof Jennifer Culbertson spoke at the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) Summit on Science of Language and Communication and how new...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
How will language shape the future of AI, education & society? At the GESDA Global Summit last month, Prof Jennifer Culbertson explored why understanding language structure & evolution is vital in the age of AI. Read more and watch her talk: edin.ac/3X8WDJY
#Linguistics #AI
#Linguistics #AI
This month @proftjcurry.bsky.social appeared at the Cambridge Union to debate the intent versus the methods of BLM. Prof Curry speaks as the Second Opposition on the motion “This House Believes BLM's intentions were more important than its methods”. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT8C...
Mr. Tommy Curry | This House Believes BLM's Intentions Were More Important Than Its Methods
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October 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This month @proftjcurry.bsky.social appeared at the Cambridge Union to debate the intent versus the methods of BLM. Prof Curry speaks as the Second Opposition on the motion “This House Believes BLM's intentions were more important than its methods”. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT8C...
PPLS #philosophy graduate now a postdoctoral fellow @utoronto.ca Dr Miron Clay-Gilmore provides a deep exploration into Africana philosophy, race, and the politics of knowledge. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fmE... (1/2)
A Deep Dive into Africana Philosophy with Dr. Miron Clay-Gilmore
YouTube video by The Ikarus Inspired Podcast
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October 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
PPLS #philosophy graduate now a postdoctoral fellow @utoronto.ca Dr Miron Clay-Gilmore provides a deep exploration into Africana philosophy, race, and the politics of knowledge. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fmE... (1/2)
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
Research from psychologists @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social and The University of Hamburg shows our brains don’t rely on one unified world model, but juggle multiple predictive threads at once. A glimpse into how experience gets fragmented then woven together. Read more: edin.ac/47cETTX #psychology
Fragmentation and multithreading of experience in the default-mode network - Nature Communications
Here the authors show the prefrontal cortex simultaneously predicts context, the thoughts of others and future changes, while the precuneus acts as a hub to fuse these into a coherent experience.
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October 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Research from psychologists @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social and The University of Hamburg shows our brains don’t rely on one unified world model, but juggle multiple predictive threads at once. A glimpse into how experience gets fragmented then woven together. Read more: edin.ac/47cETTX #psychology
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🎉We're hiring!🎉
We're looking for 2 Postdoctoral Researchers to join our exciting, interdisciplinary team. Both are full-time, fixed-term (almost 4 years), based in Edinburgh's @uoe-cahss.bsky.social / @uoe-llc.bsky.social w/ links to @schoolofppls.bsky.social & @morayhouse.bsky.social
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We're looking for 2 Postdoctoral Researchers to join our exciting, interdisciplinary team. Both are full-time, fixed-term (almost 4 years), based in Edinburgh's @uoe-cahss.bsky.social / @uoe-llc.bsky.social w/ links to @schoolofppls.bsky.social & @morayhouse.bsky.social
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October 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
🎉We're hiring!🎉
We're looking for 2 Postdoctoral Researchers to join our exciting, interdisciplinary team. Both are full-time, fixed-term (almost 4 years), based in Edinburgh's @uoe-cahss.bsky.social / @uoe-llc.bsky.social w/ links to @schoolofppls.bsky.social & @morayhouse.bsky.social
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We're looking for 2 Postdoctoral Researchers to join our exciting, interdisciplinary team. Both are full-time, fixed-term (almost 4 years), based in Edinburgh's @uoe-cahss.bsky.social / @uoe-llc.bsky.social w/ links to @schoolofppls.bsky.social & @morayhouse.bsky.social
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Are certain personality traits linked to a longer life?
A new study co-authored by Professor in #psychology @renemottus.bsky.social suggests being organised, responsible & hardworking can lower mortality risk—while worry-prone traits may raise it. Read more: edin.ac/4nBx4gn #Research #Personality
A new study co-authored by Professor in #psychology @renemottus.bsky.social suggests being organised, responsible & hardworking can lower mortality risk—while worry-prone traits may raise it. Read more: edin.ac/4nBx4gn #Research #Personality
Experts reveal the personality traits linked to living a longer life
Those who are ‘organised, responsible and hardworking’ have a lower risk of dying, a new study suggests
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September 29, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Are certain personality traits linked to a longer life?
A new study co-authored by Professor in #psychology @renemottus.bsky.social suggests being organised, responsible & hardworking can lower mortality risk—while worry-prone traits may raise it. Read more: edin.ac/4nBx4gn #Research #Personality
A new study co-authored by Professor in #psychology @renemottus.bsky.social suggests being organised, responsible & hardworking can lower mortality risk—while worry-prone traits may raise it. Read more: edin.ac/4nBx4gn #Research #Personality
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...
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Join us for our CTMF Flagship Lecture, where we will hear from Professor @jpsullins.bsky.social on the surprising role human wisdom is playing to help us navigate the challenges of AI technologies and create a more humane future.
🗓️ 15 October 18.00 - 19.30 BST
📍 EFI & online
🎟️ edin.ac/3Kl8em6
🗓️ 15 October 18.00 - 19.30 BST
📍 EFI & online
🎟️ edin.ac/3Kl8em6
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Join us for our CTMF Flagship Lecture, where we will hear from Professor @jpsullins.bsky.social on the surprising role human wisdom is playing to help us navigate the challenges of AI technologies and create a more humane future.
🗓️ 15 October 18.00 - 19.30 BST
📍 EFI & online
🎟️ edin.ac/3Kl8em6
🗓️ 15 October 18.00 - 19.30 BST
📍 EFI & online
🎟️ edin.ac/3Kl8em6
A new co-study written by Lecturer in Psychology @zachhorne.bsky.social & @andreicimpian.bsky.social (New York University) shows a deep-rooted “inherence bias”: from Aristotle to today, people explain science in terms of built-in properties, overlooking external forces. Read more: edin.ac/46xFa26
Inquiry into the History of Science Shows an Early “Inherence” Bias
New analysis concludes early scientific theories from physics to biology initially favor built-in properties over external forces—a tendency that continues today
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September 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
A new co-study written by Lecturer in Psychology @zachhorne.bsky.social & @andreicimpian.bsky.social (New York University) shows a deep-rooted “inherence bias”: from Aristotle to today, people explain science in terms of built-in properties, overlooking external forces. Read more: edin.ac/46xFa26