Are certain personality traits linked to a longer life? A new study co-authored by Professor in #psychology @renemottus.bsky.social suggests being organised, responsible & hardworking can lower mortality risk—while worry-prone traits may raise it. Read more: edin.ac/4nBx4gn #Research #Personality

Huge congratulations to Philosophy grad Grace Mai Clark, winner of the Sir William Darling Memorial Prize! From leading 93% Club to campaigning for widening participation, she’s left a lasting impact @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social. Read the story in full: ppls.ed.ac.uk/ppls-graduat...

Join us for our CTMF Flagship Lecture, where we will hear from Professor @jpsullins.bsky.social on the surprising role human wisdom is playing to help us navigate the challenges of AI technologies and create a more humane future. 🗓️ 15 October 18.00 - 19.30 BST 📍 EFI & online 🎟️ edin.ac/3Kl8em6

A new co-study written by Lecturer in Psychology @zachhorne.bsky.social & @andreicimpian.bsky.social (New York University) shows a deep-rooted “inherence bias”: from Aristotle to today, people explain science in terms of built-in properties, overlooking external forces. Read more: edin.ac/46xFa26

Retirement often boosts wellbeing—but not for everyone. New study from PPLS Reader in Psychology Dr. Aja Murray shows income, job type & retirement age shape mental health outcomes, with some groups at risk of dips. Targeted policy support is needed. Read more: tinyurl.com/3s3ttjvp

Lecturer in Linguistics Benjamin Molineaux worked with colleagues in the UK, Argentina and Chile to trace the history of 30 languages of the Southern Cone of the Americas. Read more about this project in the Leverhulme Trust's latest newsletter (P.16) #linguistics #research #linguisticsresearch

Last week @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social hosted the ENOJP Conference for the 1st time. We welcomed 81 presenters over 3 days, including keynotes from Prof Hiroshi Abe (Kyoto University) & @shaunodwyer.bsky.social (Kyushu University). PhD student Ellie Palmer shares her experience - edin.ac/4n4pSsM

New Publication: Polygenic Scores of Executive Function Provide Limited Support for Genetic Confounding With Socio-Economic Measures @schoolofppls.bsky.social @drmluciano.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

My PhD research is now out open access: www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/10...! 🎉 On English–Italian late bilinguals 🇬🇧🇮🇹 showing #L1 #attrition as a natural, domain- & experience-dependent outcome of #bilingualism, involving a complex (possibly inverse) relationship between L1 & L2. @schoolofppls.bsky.social

Dr. Abdulrahman Kasaji is doing his fifth masters online with the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences! 💻 Swipe to discover why he's studying the MSc Epistemology, Ethics, and Mind and what he likes most about online study 🧠👉 @schoolofppls.bsky.social

Skibidi, delulu and workwife are among 6,000 new words added to the Oxford English Dictionary. Find out what these phrases mean and hear the thoughts of Sociolinguist @christianilbury.bsky.social on the Today Programme, BBC Radio 4 earlier this week. Listen below:

Delighted to see work led by Hayley Mountford @hayleymountford.bsky.social published today. rdcu.be/eA8G0 We used MTAG to increase gene discovery for dyslexia: 36 new regions; ~30 new genes from gene-based tests; several sig biological pathways @profsimonfisher.bsky.social @schoolofppls.bsky.social

Judging by the noise in the office it is safe to say that the @edfringe.bsky.social is well under way so, if you're free this Saturday and want to laugh and think at the same time, why not check out Prof Chris Cummins in The Provocateurs? Learn more and book your tickets below: edin.ac/416q69Z

The @edfringe.bsky.social starts this week and, if you fancy a show that blends humour with ground breaking research, The Provocateurs could be exactly what you're looking for. Our colleagues from #linguistics Antonella, Chris & Wataru will all be taking part. Learn more & book here: edin.ac/3TY8gCf

(1/2) Exciting news for PPLS Alumni Dr Miron Clay-Gilmore on securing a position as a Post-Doctoral Fellow for The Centre of Ethics @utoronto.ca. In 2023 Miron was the first Black philosopher to earn a doctorate on Africana Philosophy & Black Male Studies in the University’s history.

Death is certain — but how we die need not be. In this powerful essay for @aeon.co, @thatwhichischolbi.bsky.social reframes the case for assisted dying not only as a matter of dignity or relief from suffering — but as a freedom we are only just beginning to understand. Read more: edin.ac/3GHrUiG

Listen to lecturer in non-Western philosophy @takeshimorisato.bsky.social on @philosophybites.bsky.social. Takeshi describes how Japan’s philosophical traditions evolved in dialogue with the West, and why understanding “the self” may require looking between us. Listen: edin.ac/3TtG6i4 #Philosophy

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW! For today’s episode in the history of bad ideas David talks to philosopher @shannonvallor.bsky.social about the myth that technology can be value free. Why do we let Silicon Valley get away with the idea that it’s never the fault of the tech? Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com

Another major for philosophy at Edinburgh! Dr Mazviita Chirimuuta’s book has been awarded the prestigious Lakatos Award by LSE. This is the second major accolade for the “strikingly ambitious & original” exploration of neuroscience and the limits of neurophilosophy. Read more: edin.ac/44rbCSO (1/2)

Congratulations to @zelny.bsky.social for winning the SPT2025 Graduate Student Paper Award!! So proud of you Andrew. @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @schoolofppls.bsky.social @technomoralfutures.bsky.social

🏆 We are pleased to announce the 2025 Lakatos Award winner Mazviita Chirimuuta, who receives the award for her book “The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience” Congratulations! 👏 👉More about the award: www.lse.ac.uk/philosophy/b...

Thrilled to see the work of my brilliant Edinburgh colleague Mazviita Chirimuuta recognised with the Lakatos Award 2025 @schoolofppls.bsky.social 💫💫💫

Foundation-funded research, led by Dr Aja Murray at @schoolofppls.bsky.social, finds that emotional outbursts in childhood may be linked to depression and anxiety in teenage years. Helping children to develop emotion regulation skills early could make a difference. 🔗⏬ #MentalHealthResearch

Emotional outbursts in kids may signal future mental health challenges. A study funded by @medresfdn.bsky.social & led by Reader in Psychology Dr Aja Murray finds that children who struggle to manage intense emotions at age 7 show more signs of anxiety & depression in their teens. edin.ac/4659CCb

How does your socioeconomic background shape brain health in later life? A groundbreaking study led by @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social with links socioeconomic status to changes in brain white matter – a known risk factor for dementia and cognitive decline. Read more: edin.ac/3TkFV8C (1/3)

Exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral psychology researcher with a strong interest in clinical neuropsychological research, to join the cognition in MND research team supervised by Prof Sharon Abrahams @schoolofppls.bsky.social For project details & to apply➡️ t.co/I4jgF8GWgZ

In case you missed it, the recording of post-doctoral fellow from @manchester.ac.uk, Dr Tareeq Jalloh giving his talk Does Drill Rap Cause Violence as part of the World Philosophies Lecture Series is available below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2wl... #Philosophy #Africanaphilosophy #drill #drillrap

Beyond the Books is back! 📻🎉 Listen to host Beth chat with Dr Désha Osborne about connections between Scotland and the Caribbean, her experience of editing the historical romance poem Hiroona, and the incredible power of storytelling. Full episode (28 mins) > youtu.be/RsT2_1lQIMQ

A day of fantastic talks at our @schoolofppls.bsky.social Research Day: from the neuropsychology of MND to suffix bias in language evolution, from the epistemology of engineering to the role of literary fictions in enhancing empathy, among many many more talks. Thanks to all my amazing colleagues!

🔊 An opportunity for a post-doctoral psychology researcher with a strong interest in clinical neuropsychological research, to join the cognition in MND research team @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social, supervised by Prof Sharon Abrahams @schoolofppls.bsky.social Project details & apply➡️ edin.ac/43AKKRb

Is use of punctuation dying out? In the latest episode of Word of Mouth @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social chats with PPLS Sociolinguist @christianilbury.bsky.social to discuss if the full stop on the way out and whether social media may be the cause. Listen below: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

'I interviewed 1,000 moms—here’s what I learned: affection matters a lot.' Psychologist @jasminwer.bsky.social talks to @newsweek.com about her study which finds kids who get more warmth from their mothers between ages 5–10 grow into more open, kind, and conscientious adults. edin.ac/3F8rOQw

Consortium of ethics experts welcomes vote on Assisted Dying Bill and urges MSPs to support the legislation. Great to see a quote @thatwhichischolbi.bsky.social (representing PCADS) in this article in @scotnational.bsky.social. Read more: www.thenational.scot/news/2515624... (1/2)

Huge thanks to friends at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social and @schoolofppls.bsky.social for hosting me and sparking some great discussions on psychedelics, well-being, and more. (I promise I have more than one outfit)

Super privileged to have been able to host John Rickford at @schoolofppls.bsky.social today. Amazing to hear him read from his memoir, Speaking My Soul.

New research strongly links personality traits to mental health. Senior Researcher @renemottus.bsky.social & colleagues from The University of Tartu analysed data from 16,000+ people to find personality explains up to 25% of the risk of a range of conditions. Read more edin.ac/4m4rd2R

In the last episode of Season 2 of PPLS Perspectives Dr Ian Hardy unpacks how pregnancy during the Covid-19 pandemic may, or may not, have affected childhood development. From big health data to public impact, it's a deep dive into vital research at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social Listen: edin.ac/4koTIqv

Huge congratulations to our PPLS staff & students recognised at the Teaching & Student Awards 2025! Including WINNER of Outstanding Course (CAHSS) for Sociolinguistics, praised for being fun, relevant, and unforgettable - @christianilbury.bsky.social Read more: ppls.ed.ac.uk/news/ppls-st...

Next Thursday we’re honoured to host Prof John R. Rickford, renowned linguist & author of Speaking My Soul: Race, Life and Language. Join us as he shares his journey — from colonial Guyana to the heart of Black sociolinguistics. A story of love, language, and liberation. Book here: edin.ac/4iIt0rw

QUEER.ED: LGBTQI+ Inclusive Education (Friday, May 2. 3 - 5pm) Interdisciplinary talks on trans-inclusive principles and methods at the University of Edinburgh, followed by Q+A and round table discussion. Find out more and register edin.ac/4iBUIWQ

The proudest moment of my academic career to date. I was honoured to receive this Teaching award last night for my course, Sociolinguistics. @schoolofppls.bsky.social

Earlier this month, @nerdpro.bsky.social and I collaborated on an Atmosphere screening of my favourite film, Arrival. It was a lot of fun projecting animated Heptapod writing and quotations from Chiang’s original. We also wrote an essay you might like: www.mediascot.org/atmosphere/a...

Full house @schoolofppls.bsky.social for Hannah Rohde’s (Linguistics) fantastic inaugural Lecture on pragmatics, inferential patterns, and linguistic redundancy

More on the impact of the accent bias event held earlier this month - Lecturer in Sociolinguistics @christianilbury.bsky.social & President of the 93% Club Grace Mai Clark talk about accent bias and how they are working to address it. impact.ed.ac.uk/people/focus...

Delighted to see the work done by my @schoolofppls.bsky.social colleagues Thomas Bak and Antonella Sorace for Bilingualism Matters covered in this BBC video www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

What are we to do if moral nihilism is true? Are moral judgements systematically untrue? Next Friday the University will host a conference that will include talks on a variety of these topics. For more details including how to register follow this link. tinyurl.com/2k9jbp37 #philosophy #conference

Can machines be taught to understand right from wrong? Should we build AI that can navigate complex ethical dilemmas, or is morality an inherently human trait that technology can never truly grasp? Yuxin Liu explores these questions in the latest CTMF blog post, ‘Can AI be moral?’ ▶️ edin.ac/4icaeZ9

A new book co-written by lecturer in Psychology Dr Cristina Da Silva Marinho uncovers how politicians weaponise statistics—twisting not just numbers, but the words around them. From Trump to Johnson to Darmanin, find out statistical agencies are fighting back. Read more: edin.ac/4luQNhb

Lecturer in #Sociolinguistics @christianilbury.bsky.social leads the charge against linguistic prejudice in academia. At Speaking Out, researchers & students came confronted #accentbias - that unfairly links how we speak with how we're judged. Read More: edin.ac/3Ei04Zc