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Philosophy lecturer to appear alongside thrilling speaker line up at sell-out philosophy and arts festival

26 May, 20232024

Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta will join a host of scholars, musicians and comedians at the…

End of life ethics experts back Assisted Dying Bill for Scotland

25 May, 20232024

Philosophers and ethical experts, including Edinburgh Professors Michael Gill and Michael Cholbi,…

PPLS at the Edinburgh Science Festival 2023

28 April, 2023

The festival, entering its 36th year, hosted events from colleagues across the School.

Psychology project secures second stage of Wellcome funding

21 April, 2023

The mental health project, led by Dr Aja Murray, aims to develop a digital tool for counterfactual…

Psychology student comes runner-up in 'Best Overall Conference Presentation' award at 2023 BPS Scottish Undergraduate Research Conference

13 April, 2023

Congratulations to final-year psychology student, Albatool Almubarak, who presented on congenital…

Psychology student wins School heat of the Three Minute Thesis

04 April, 2023

Congratulations to Lucas Perry, a first year PhD student, who presented on the ‘Executive Function…

Psychology Graduate Honoured by British Council

31 March, 2023

Congratulations to Dr Lilian Balatsou who received the Social Action Award for her project ‘Greek…

On Time to Talk Day, make space to have conversations about mental health

02 February, 2023

Our Student Adviser, Colin Arthur, helps create a supportive community in PPLS and shares his own…

PPLS Review of 2022

19 January, 2023

Happy New Year from the School of PPLS!

Professor publishes book on the Philosophy of Beauty

27 December, 20222024

Professor Michael Gill’s book examines how the third Earl of Shaftesbury’s theories profoundly…