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Birdsong shows patterns similar to human language

12 August, 2026

The songs produced by birds share similarities with the structure of human language, a study shows.

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Psychology graduate wins 2026 Pitt Award

07 August, 2026

Congratulations to Vincent Li!

University Researchers Take Young Readers on a Journey Through Space, Time and Language

23 July, 2026

A new graphic novel created by two University researchers is bringing cutting-edge science to young…

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Sardinia Honours PPLS Linguist

06 May, 2026

Congratulations to Professor of Developmental Linguistics, Antonella Sorace who was awarded the…

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Five PPLS staff members nominated for 2026 Teaching Awards

21 April, 2026

Academic and professional services staff from across the School have been recognised by the student…

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PPLS student wins prize at the University of Edinburgh Student Photography Competition

16 April, 2026

Congratulations to Linguistics and English Language student, Ignatius Ban, who won in the Community…

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Philosophy Professors honoured by Scotland’s National Academy

09 April, 2026

Prof Shannon Vallor, an authority on the ethics of data and Artificial Intelligence and Professor…

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Increasing the visibility of psychology in non-Western traditions

24 February, 2026

Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, Dr. Suilin Lavelle, reflects on recent PPLS activities aimed at…

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PPLS Graduate Joins Black Historic University to Build Philosophy Programme

30 January, 2026

Dr Tony Baugh completed his doctoral studies in January.

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Prof Tommy Curry Provides Expert Testimony for Murder Defence

08 December, 2025

Last month, Professor Tommy Curry (Personal Chair in Africana philosophy and Black male studies)…

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