Happy New Year from the School of PPLS! Image We celebrated lots of successes across our community in 2022, here’s a highlight of just some of the many staff and student achievements which shaped our year. January Oxford University Press names Professor Tommy Curry’s paper as one of the 'Best of Philosophy' 2021. Oxford University Press names PPLS Professor’s paper as one the 'Best of Philosophy' 2021 February Birthplace of pioneering academic and former Director of the School of Applied Linguistics at the University of Edinburgh, Pit Corder, recognised with blue plaque. Pioneering linguist honoured with blue plaque after a successful campaign by York St John University students March Linguistics and English Language Professor, Caroline Heycock, named as a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE). Linguistics professor Caroline Heycock made fellow of RSE April Psychology student, Orestis Michaelides, wins 'Best Overall Conference Presentation' award at 2022 BPS Scottish Undergraduate Research Conference. Psychology student wins 'Best Overall Conference Presentation' award at 2022 BPS Scottish Undergraduate Research Conference May Psychology PhD tutor, Brittany Blankinship, is shortlisted for Student Tutor of the Year award at the Students’ Association Teaching Awards. Psychology tutor shortlisted for Teaching Awards 2022 June PPLS Student Support Team win the CAHSS Recognition Award for Exceptional Team. PPLS Student Support Office wins CAHSS award July Success for School as REF 2021 results announced. REF 2021: Success for School as results announced August PPLS alumnus, Hannah Feben-Smith, becomes published author within one month of graduating. PPLS graduate publishes book on adoption September PPLS student, Ben Isbell, becomes latest ambassador for UK leading charity. PPLS student becomes latest ambassador for UK leading charity October Dr Aja Murray and her team are awarded the Wellcome Data Prize in Mental Health. Wellcome Data Prize in Mental Health November Professor Sharon Abrahams is awarded the prestigious Freda Newcombe Prize. The British Neuropsychological Society Honour Psychology Professor December Edinburgh Professors to lead AHRC Programme on AI. Edinburgh Professors to lead AHRC Programme on AI Read all our news stories from 2022 Publication date 19 Jan, 2023
