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PPLS student becomes latest ambassador for UK leading charity

21 September, 20222024

Philosophy and Politics student, Ben Isbell, has become the latest ambassador for The OddBalls…

Listen to Psychology lecturer on the latest episode of anthrozoology podcast

21 September, 2022

Developmental and social psychologist, Dr Matti Wilks talks about her research investigating the…

Music in childhood boosts brains in later life

03 September, 2022

Taking up a musical instrument in childhood and adolescence is associated with improved thinking…

Research hub for student mental health launched

29 August, 2022

A new network to boost research into student mental health and wellbeing in Scotland has been…

Prestigious Psychology Award for PPLS Professor

29 August, 2022

Professor Wendy Johnson has been awarded the Jack Block Award for Distinguished Research in…

PPLS graduate publishes book on adoption

25 August, 2022

The new book co-authored by Linguistics graduate Hannah Feben-Smith is available for purchase now.

Perspectival Realism – professor’s new book examines new approach to philosophy of science

28 July, 2022

The latest book by Philosophy Professor Michela Massimi is now available.

Natural foods appeal to children, study finds

25 July, 2022

Children are more likely to prefer foods they believe to be natural to man-made options, rating…

Philosophy Professor honoured with prestigious award

21 July, 2022

Professor Shannon Vallor was presented with the Covey Award at the International Association for…

PPLS Professor to deliver talk on the evolution of language

07 July, 2022

Professor Simon Kirby will deliver his talk “How do languages evolve?” to an online audience in an…