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Fiona Macpherson

@macpherson.bsky.social
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FRSE; MAE; Professor of Philosophy & Director Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience, University of Glasgow; President British Philosophical Association; Trustee Kennedy Memorial Trust; sits on UKRI Creative Industries Advisory Board

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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
We are advertising a Research Associate job in Analytic Philosophy of Mind, Empirical Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychiatry, or Cognitive Anthropology. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSD786/r...
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Research Associate (Fixed Term) at University of Cambridge
Apply now for the Research Associate (Fixed Term) role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
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A Response to the Institute of Fiscal Studies Report | Music Mark
What is the ‘value’ of a degree? Yesterday, BBC News ran with the headline ‘Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime’, highlighting a new report by the Institute of F...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Yet another philosophy department under threat in the UK. Sign the petition to save philosophy at Dundee: c.org/9hQv8N8fhJ
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Sign the Petition
Save the Philosophy Programme at Dundee University
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Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
New this week on The Illusions Index is the 'Curvature Blindness Illusion'. Read all about it here:
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Curvature Blindness Illusion - The Illusions Index
The Illusions Index is a fully searchable curated collection of illusions brought to you by the Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
One of our new projects with the University of Cambridge, Exploring the Grey Zone: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Religious Delusions and Conspiracy Beliefs, is looking to hire a fixed term Research Associate in Psychiatry or Psychology: www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
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Research Associate in Psychiatry or Psychology (Fixed Term)
The Faculty of Divinity invites applications for the position of Research Associate in Psychiatry or Psychology, to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, led by Professor Joseph Webster, on the U...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Nisbet PhD Scholarship in the Philosophy of Education The University of Glasgow invites applicants for the Nisbet PhD Scholarship in the Philosophy of Education, for doctoral projects starting in October 2026.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
My husband, Christopher Carman, edited and wrote several short pieces for this great Scottish Election Analysis 2026: www.electionanalysis.uk
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Scottish Election Analysis 2026 - UK Election Analysis
Report featuring more than 100 contributions from leading UK academics, with snap analysis and early research insights on the 2024 UK General Election.
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Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
A brand new illusion has just been added to The Illusions Index! Read all about the 'Spatial Ventriloquism Illusion' here: www.illusionsindex.org/i/spatial-ve...
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Spatial Ventriloquism Illusion - The Illusions Index
The Illusions Index is a fully searchable curated collection of illusions brought to you by the Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Temporary philosophy job at Glasgow: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
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Lecturer in Philosophy of Language, Logic, Mind, or Metaphysics (LTS)
Job Purpose   To contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by contributing to teaching, assessment and administration processes associated with undergraduate and postgraduate pr...
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Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Exciting news: The Illusions Index is growing! Our first new illusion is the ‘Scintillating Starburst’ and can be found below. More exciting illusions will be added over the next few weeks, stay tuned!
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Scintillating Starburst - The Illusions Index
The Illusions Index is a fully searchable curated collection of illusions brought to you by the Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Thoughtful is a charity improving learning and lives through philosophical enquiry. I've been delighted to sit on its board for the last six months. It now has a fantastic new website. I encourage you to get to know this wonderful organisation: www.thoughtful.org.uk.
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Home - Thoughtful
Thoughtful is the Society for Philosophical Enquiry, working for over 30 years to bring philosophy for children and communities to the UK
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Nisbet PhD Scholarship in Philosophy of Education The University of Glasgow invites applicants for the Nisbet PhD Scholarship in the Philosophy of education. The award will be tenable for three years and will cover fees and an annual maintenance grant in line with UKRI stipends.
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University of Glasgow - Colleges - College of Social Sciences - Student funding opportunities - Postgraduate Research - Latest PhD opportunities
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
£1.2M UKRI grant supports groundbreaking study into the psychology of belief www.gla.ac.uk/.../news/hea...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
What an uplifting celebration of Philosophy on Friday evening at the first annual British Philosophical Association prize-giving ceremony. Look out for the launch of the competition next year and nominate your colleagues. Details of this year’s competition and winners here: bpa.ac.uk/prizes2026/
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BPA Prizes 2026 - British Philosophical Association
The British Philosophical Association is delighted to celebrate the inaugural recipients of our new BPA Prizes. These awards were established to recognise and promote the outstanding breadth, depth, a...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
British Philosophy Fortnight 2026 is almost upon us! It runs from Monday 16th to Sunday 29th March 2026. Details of events nationwide, free to all, are available at bpa.ac.uk/philosophyma... #PhilosophyMatters #PhiloFortnight2026
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#PhilosophyMatters 2026 - British Philosophical Association
British Philosophy Fortnight EVENTS  |  STUDENT PRIZES  |  RESOURCES  |  2025 ARCHIVE #BPF2026 is: Monday 16th to Sunday 29th March 2026 BPA Events  Please note, all these sessions will be filmed and ...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Please consider signing to save modern languages at the University of Leicester. c.org/qJG7FzshHV
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We Can Make an Impact.
Save Modern Languages courses at the University of Leicester!
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
The British Philosophical Association has launch a new annual prize competition to celebrate the best of British Philosophy: bpa.ac.uk/prizes/. #philosophymatters
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BPA Annual Prizes - British Philosophical Association
Welcome to the BPA Annual Prizes, launched in 2026 to recognize and celebrate the best of philosophy in the UK. All the details are below. Applications are welcomed from a nominator for each award. Ca...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Philosophy jobs at @UofGlasgow: one will last until mid-2029, the other until mid-2030. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
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Lecturers in Philosophy (LTS)
College of Arts and HumanitiesSchool of Humanities Lecturers in Philosophy (LTS)Vacancy Ref: 184794Salary:Grade 7, £41,064 - £46,049 per annum The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint two fi...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
The Uni of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Liberal Arts… We are particularly interested in candidates who bring expertise in: Modern Languages, Comparative Literature, English Literature, Film & Television, History, Philosophy or Theatre Studies. www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM506/l...
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Lecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) at University of Glasgow
An opportunity for an academic position as a Lecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
www.kennedytrust.org.uk/articles/app...
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Applications now open for Kennedy Scholarships – Kennedy Memorial Trust
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
UK Philosophers: the Joint Council of Qualifications had lumped results for A Level Philosophy in E & W in with 'Other' so our subject was invisible. But this has now changed. (Click on 'Humanities' in the left hand list to find 'Philosophy'.) www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/policy-and-r...
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School Indicators
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
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Sign the Petition
Stop Mass Redundancies at Lancaster University – Hold Senior Management Accountable
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Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a project ‘Confession & Flourishing’ with Co-PIs Michael Brady (Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience, University of Glasgow) and Eranda Jayawickreme (Wake Forest University).
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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The Trump administration’s bombastic attacks on the nation’s most prestigious universities have commanded the public’s attention all year long. Now congressional Republicans are poised to dramatically expand that onslaught. If you think the last few months have been bad for Harvard, brace yourself—the “big, beautiful bill” is coming, and with it, a new dimension of destruction.
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Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Come and experience various hallucinations and illusions to learn more about the wonders of your mind. Join us at the Riverside Museum from 11am – 3pm on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June 2025 as part of Glasgow Science Festival. www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
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Explore Your Mind Through the Power of Illusion
Experience optical illusions with the University of Glasgow
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Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
The Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience (CSPE) has now been in existence for twenty years! We are going to hold a celebratory 20th Anniversary Conference on 4 – 6th June 2025 in Glasgow. We would love for you to join us.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Professor Jesper Kallestrup (University of Aberdeen) delivers the final @uofglasgow.bsky.social public talk in the first British Philosophy Fortnight on ‘Why Demagogues Lie Big’. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
British Philosophical Association academics warn of threat to world leading status amid growing department and course closures. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters www.educatemagazine.com/philosophy-a...
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Philosophy academics warn of threat to world leading status
Philosophy academics have warned that the UK’s world leading status for the subject is under threat after university department closures.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
The British Philosophical Association launches the first annual Philosophy Fortnight #philofortnight2025 in the Westminster Parliament today. #PhilosophyMatters
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
Nicolas Cote introduces Alison Fernandes from Trinity College Dublin speaking at the Department of Philosophy in the @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social for British Philosophy Fortnight. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters bpa.ac.uk/activities/p...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Professor Quassim Cassam gives the Stevenson Trust Dudley Knowles lecture, and Dr Lilith Mace responds @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social. Part of British Philosophy Fortnight. #philofortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters bpa.ac.uk/activities/p...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
The first of Glasgow’s events celebrating #philofortnight2025 is this evening. Join us for the Dudley Knowles Memorial Lecture, from 6.00 – 7.30 pm in the Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre or online.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The Philosophy Department @uofglasgow.bsky.social are delighted to invite you to British Philosophy Fortnight, a new annual initiative celebrating and championing philosophy’s role in shaping our understanding of the world.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
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Philosophy Fortnight: A Celebration of British Philosophy - Daily Nous
The British Philosophy Fortnight is a celebration of “all that is positive in the world of UK philosophy—education and learning, research and policy impact, ideas and arguments” and how “philosophy ch...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/new-rep... #PhilosophyMatters
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From NHS innovations to addressing inequalities in the labour market: new report reveals real-world impact of humanities and social sciences research
A new report sheds light on the tangible impact of UK SHAPE (Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy) research on the wellbeing of society, culture and the economy, through...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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The deep cultural cost of British university job cuts | Letters
Letters: Arts and humanities are being hit hardest by cuts in higher education, write Prof Thea Pitman and Prof Emma Cayley, and Dr Ronan McLaverty-Head and another letter writer comment on cuts at Ca...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
A statement from the Royal Musical Association on the threat of closure to the School of Music at Cardiff University www.rma.ac.uk/2025/02/03/s...
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Statement from the Royal Musical Association on the School of Music at Cardiff University – Royal Musical Association
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Arts and Humanities Alliance @artsandhums.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
The Arts and Humanities Alliance have written an open letter to Bridget Philippson, Secretary of State for Education, on the recently announced cuts across the sector. We are concerned that these measures disproportionately affect our disciplines and call for an urgent government review.
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
The British Philosophical Association promotes the study and teaching of philosophy in the UK. We would like to encourage colleagues to join as individual members. Our current activities include:
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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The Guardian view on humanities in universities: closing English Literature courses signals a crisis
With degrees disappearing and reading rates plummeting, the arts face a critical moment in education and culture
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
A gathering of the sensors for the SENSOR project in Glasgow. www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 06/11/2024
A copy of Daniel’s and Kourken’s book arrived in the post. It contains so many interesting essays. Can’t wait to read them all!
Picture of woman standing holding book entitled Dreaming and Memory: Philosophical Issues edited by Daniel Gregory and Kourken Michaelian
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 31/10/2024
Glasgow Philosophy is looking to hire two new colleagues! 🎉 www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKK155/l... www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DKK159/l...
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Lecturer in Moral/Social/Political Philosophy (Research and Teaching Track) at University of Glasgow
Looking for a new job opportunity in academia? Check out this job opening for a Lecturer in Moral/Social/Political Philosophy (Research and Teaching Track) on jobs.ac.uk!
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 24/10/2024
I have just learned that AI can now create a "podcast" about content that you give it. The podcast seems to be broadcast by a male and a female presenter - but they don't exist. The voices are just created by AI. 1/5
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 23/10/2024
My essay in the Dreaming and Memory volume entitled “Perception in Dreams: A Guide for Dream Engineers, a Reflection on the Role of Memory in Sensory States, and a New Counterexample to Hume’s Account of the Imagination” is published today open access: link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...
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Perception in Dreams: A Guide for Dream Engineers, a Reflection on the Role of Memory in Sensory States, and a New Counterexample to Hume’s Account of the Imagination
I argue that dreams can contain perceptual elements in multifarious, heretofore unthought-of ways. I also explain the difference between dreams that contain perceptual elements, perceptual experiences...
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/10/2024
Illusion of the Fortnight
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Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 19/09/2024
Fascinating and informative explanation of how AI is trained to produce images from text prompts and how AI is being used to generate new forms of ambiguous image. youtu.be/FMRi6pNAoag?...
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This new type of illusion is really hard to make
YouTube video by Steve Mould
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 10/09/2024
Strong and powerful messaging from the Harris-Walz campaign. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6oQ...
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The Best People | Harris-Walz 2024
YouTube video by Kamala Harris
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 14/08/2024
The latest REF news: www.ref.ac.uk/news/early-d...
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Early decisions made on REF 2029 Open Access Policy  – REF 2029
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Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 20/07/2024
A pleasure and honour to deliver the plenary lecture at the annual British Society for the Philosophy of Science conference putting forward a pessimistic meta induction problematising attempts to determine the structural features of experience. #bsps2024
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