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Primary school pupils learn about language evolution and how the brain works at Midlothian Science Festival 2021

12 October, 2021

Hundreds of primary school pupils will learn about language evolution and how the brain processes…

Psychology research features in BBC dementia documentary

05 October, 2021

Psychology researcher Rob McIntosh and graduate Alicia Willoughby contributed to the two-part…

Visionary research celebrated with Fellowships

08 September, 2021

Six Edinburgh academics have been announced as recipients of a government fellowship to propel…

Seminars spotlight subjects’ shared language

01 September, 2021

Secondary pupils are being invited to explore the similarities between language learning and…

Linguists debate bilingualism and the limits of speech at the Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas

16 August, 2021

Linguistics researchers Professor Antonella Sorace and Dr Rebekka Puderbaugh are taking the stage…

Women and early-career academics more likely to feel like "impostors" in disciplines that prize brilliance

09 August, 2021

Psychology researcher Zachary Horne contributes to study which finds that women and early-career…

Philosophy professor among finalists in global breakthrough research competition

26 July, 2021

Professor Michela Massimi is among the finalists in the category Social Sciences and Humanities for…

Psychology student chosen for Olympic Great British rowing team

19 July, 2021

Huge congratulations to fourth-year Psychology student Lucy Glover, who has been selected to…

New podcast celebrates study participants’ 100th birthday and explores secrets of long, healthy lives

09 June, 2021

New podcast celebrates the 100th birthday of a group of people who have been studied by…

Philosophy and Psychology staff shortlisted for Teaching Awards

29 April, 2021

Sarah Stanton, Brian Rabern and John Dorsch have been shortlisted for the 2021 EUSA Teaching Awards