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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge

@hpscambridge.bsky.social
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A renowned institute at the University of Cambridge, focused on the history and philosophy of science, technology and medicine.

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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
In curating a special issue for ‘Studies in History and Philosophy of Science’, our Head of Dept Prof Anna Alexandrova, and former HPS Professor Martin Kusch, seek a new perspective on a debate that has recurred throughout history: are the social sciences inherently different from natural sciences?
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Is a chemical element just its atomic number? PhD student Monte Cairns argues no, in a new paper published in Studies in History and Philosophy of Science. Read the full article here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Our new exhibition 'A Most Valuable Library' is now open to the public. It tells the origin of the Whipple Library, Museum, and HPS Department through archive documents and Robert Whipple's books. The exhibition is on Level 1 of the Whipple Library, viewable from 9:15 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday.
A poster for an exhibition, with a collage of written and typed archival documents. Text reads: A Most Valuable Library. The Origins of the Whipple Library and the Department of History and Philosophy of Science. 17 August to 19 December. Whipple Library exhibition cases on Level 1.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The Whipple Library now has free bookmarks. There are nine designs featuring images from the Library's collections, from astronomy to microscopy. Library users and visitors are welcome to stop by the Whipple Library front enquiry desk, where they are located with the merchandise and pamphlets.
A composite photo of several different bookmarks, with designs including human anatomy, invertebrates, and micro-organisms.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
One week until the Society for the Philosophy of Science in Practice Conference. If you are interested in how the sciences and philosophy can engage, there is still time to register. Accommodation is available at the University of Cambridge. 📅 15-17 July 🔗 spspcambridge2026.com
A poster advertising the Society for the Philosophy of Science in Practice 2026 Conference. It includes a photo of the building for the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, with blue boxes listing the name of the conference, and the dates and location.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Join us at the university Open Days next weekend. We will be on the Natural Sciences Tripos stand at the Student Services Centre from 11 AM-12 PM. Stephen John and Ahmad Elabbar will give taster lectures from 2 PM- 2:45 PM on both days. Register: www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/events/cambr...
A photo showing three university students walking down Free School Lane.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The Society for the Philosophy of Science in Practice will be hosting their 2026 conference at our department in two weeks' time. Anyone interested in how we apply the philosophy of science to scientific practice is welcome to attend. 📅 15-17 July 🔗https://spspcambridge2026.com/program
A poster advertising the Society for the Philosophy of Science in Practice 2026 Conference. It includes a photo of the building for the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, with blue boxes listing the name of the conference, and the dates and location.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Just under a month until the Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice Conference, hosted at our institution. Anyone interested in the practical application of philosophy of science is welcome. Accommodation is available at the university. Go to this link to register: spspcambridge2026.com
A poster advertising the Society for the Philosophy of Science in Practice 2026 Conference. It includes a photo of the building for the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, with blue boxes listing the name of the conference, and the dates and location.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Congratulations to our recent PhD graduate Timothy Sim for receiving a @leverhulme.ac.uk Early Career Fellowship, to work with Jamie Stark from the @universityofleeds.bsky.social. Sim will be pursuing his research on dengue fever in Southeast Asia and Latin America for the next three years.
A poster announcing Timothy Sim becoming a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow. The sentence 'Congratulations to Timothy Sim' are included in the top third of the poster, a photo of Timothy Sim is in the middle, and the phrase 'Leverhulme Early Career Fellow' in the bottom third.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
The Whipple Library now have an Instagram for all their news and updates, from new books to upcoming events. www.instagram.com/whipple_libr... Don't forget to check out the library's Books Blog, to learn more about one of the largest collections of scientific literature. whipplelib.wordpress.com
A poster advertising the Whipple Library Books Blog and the Whipple Library Instagram. On the left is a vertical photo of a manuscript, while on the right there is text advertising the blog and social media, with links to both.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
The Rausing Lecture scheduled for 15:30 today has been cancelled, due to Professor Stephanie Dick's illness. We are planning to reschedule the event to a later date. Further updates will follow about this. The reception in the Whipple Museum will continue as planned.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Should scientists make moral judgements during their research? PhD student Monte Cairns tackles this question in their new research paper. Cairns argues that these concerns, while genuine, do not stop scientists taking moral responsibility for their research. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Expertise-Objections to the Argument from Inductive Risk | Philosophy of Science | Cambridge Core
Expertise-Objections to the Argument from Inductive Risk
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Thomas Spiteri @tespiteri.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Monte's new paper! It's a goodie
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Just under two months until the 2026 Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice Conference. All who want to discuss the practical use of philosophy of science are welcome. Register before 31 May to get a £50 discount on your booking. Cambridge colleges have accommodation. spspcambridge2026.com
A photo of the exterior of the Department for the History of Philosophy of Science, at the University of Cambridge. In the bottom right corner are two blue rectangular boxes. One has the words 'Society for the Philosophy of Science in Practice 2026 Conference'. The other has the date and location of the conference- 15-17 July 2026, at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge.
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Cassandra Yang @cassandrazieyang.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
another poster I designed 🐛✨
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Our 30th Rausing Lecture takes place on 4 June. Join Dr Stephanie Dick from Simon Fraser University, at St John's College, Cambridge, to hear her discuss 'Looking for Intelligence in Minds, Machines and Mathematics'. 📆4 June 2026 🕞15:30-17:00 Book your place: www.hps.cam.ac.uk/news-events/...
A poster advertising the University of Cambridge's 30th Rausing Lecture. It lists the title, 'Looking for Intelligence in Minds, Machines and Mathematics', the lecturer Dr Stephanie Dick, and the date and time of 4 June from 15:30 to 17:00. The bottom right corner includes an illustration of a robot seated in a thinking posture, with a computer in the background displaying an image of a brain.
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Dr Zeshan Qureshi @drzeshanqureshi.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Grateful to see "Anti-Racist Medicine" featured in this double-page spread in the London Daily. The headline says it all: we have provided a "blueprint" for a truly equitable NHS. Now is the time to take action: please get in touch for collaboration and where we can go next.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Bookings are open for the Society for Philosophy of Science in Practice Conference on 15-17 July. It will explore scientific practice, philosophy and its practical applications. Rooms are available at our colleges. Register before 31 May for £50 off your registration fee. spspcambridge2026.com
A photograph of the exterior of the Department of History and Philosophy of Science.
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Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Cambridge @hpscambridge.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Congratulations to PhD student @drzeshanqureshi.bsky.social, whose textbook 'Anti-Racist Medicine' was launched in Parliament. The book, co-created by Qureshi, is the first defining an anti-racist curriculum in medicine. He hopes it can help uphold the NHS fairness principle for all ethnic groups.
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‘Racism infiltrates every aspect of medicine’: New ‘blueprint’ for anti-racist healthcare in the UK launched
The first medical textbook on anti-racist healthcare, launching in Parliament on Monday, warns that ethnic inequalities still run deep throughout UK medicine.
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Anna Alexandrova @annaalexandrova.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
If you are planning to attend, the registration is open. We @hpscambridge.bsky.social are pouring our hearts into this conference and it will be amazing. Even though my own submission was not accepted! #philsci #philsky #hps #metascience
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Society for the Philosophy of Science in Practice 2026 Conference | SPSP Cambridge 2026
The Society for the Philosophy of Science in Practice 2026 Conference at the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge
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Harriet Fagerberg @harrif.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Cambridge Department of History and Philosophy of Science are now on Bluesky! 🔭📚 @hpscambridge.bsky.social
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