Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026The position is at Cambridge. It is a fixed-term position for 21 months, starting 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Closing Date: Monday 27 July 2026. 010
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Candidates should have an interest in psychosis, delusional ideation, conspiracism, belief, or related topics. Candidates willing to apply their previous knowledge or research to these topics in a creative and thoughtful way will also be considered. 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026The post is to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, led by Professor Joseph Webster, which includes Fiona Macpherson, on the UKRI-funded project Exploring the Grey Zone: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Religious Delusions and Conspiracy Beliefs. 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/07/2026We 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...jobs.ac.ukResearch Associate (Fixed Term) at University of CambridgeApply now for the Research Associate (Fixed Term) role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details. 191
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/06/2026www.musicmark.org.uk/news/a-respo...musicmark.org.ukA Response to the Institute of Fiscal Studies Report | Music MarkWhat 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... 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Yet another philosophy department under threat in the UK. Sign the petition to save philosophy at Dundee: c.org/9hQv8N8fhJc.orgSign the PetitionSave the Philosophy Programme at Dundee University 01511
Reposted by Fiona MacphersonCentre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 08/06/2026New this week on The Illusions Index is the 'Curvature Blindness Illusion'. Read all about it here:illusionsindex.orgCurvature Blindness Illusion - The Illusions IndexThe Illusions Index is a fully searchable curated collection of illusions brought to you by the Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience. 031
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 29/05/2026One 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...cam.ac.ukResearch 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... 043
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Revised Application Closing Date: 19 June 2026 Questions on the Project: Professor Ben Colburn: ben.colburn@glasgow.ac.uk 000
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026frontdoor.spa.gla.ac.uk/ScholarshipA...frontdoor.spa.gla.ac.ukUniversity of Glasgow | The Scholarships Application Portal 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Applicants must apply via the Scholarships Application Portal (please see Scholarships Application Portal - Applicant Guide for more information).The funding opportunity is under 'College of Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Funding > COSS-26-021') 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Please note that all applicants must also meet the generic entry requirements for the Education, PhD. 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026* Applicants will have a good undergraduate degree and either have, or be working towards, a Masters degree (at Distinction or Merit), with a demonstratable track record of study in philosophy; *Applicants must be classed as Home students. 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria: * Applicants will have a demonstratable interest in the topic area under investigation; 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Students can also draw on a Research Training Support Grant, usually up to a maximum of £940 per year. 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026The scholarship is available as a full-time +3 (3 year) PhD programme only. The programme will commence in October 2026. The full funding package includes: An annual maintenance grant (stipend) at the UKRI rate; Fees at the standard home tuition fee rate; 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026The successful candidate will be supervised by a joint team from the School of Education and from Philosophy in the School of Humanities on a 50/50 basis. Candidates can inquire directly with Professor Ben Colburn (ben.colburn@glasgow.ac.uk) for advice about possible supervisorial teams. 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026* The cultivation of virtue and character through education * Epistemology of education * Education in an age of conflicting cultures * Philosophical education in the classrook and beyond 110
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Proposals are invited for projects in any area of philosophy of education. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: * Individual autonomy and education * Justice and fairness in education * Emerging technologies and future education 110
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026The award will be tenable for three years and will cover Home fees and an annual maintenance grant in line with UKRI stipends. 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/05/2026Nisbet 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. 120
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 21/05/2026My husband, Christopher Carman, edited and wrote several short pieces for this great Scottish Election Analysis 2026: www.electionanalysis.ukelectionanalysis.ukScottish Election Analysis 2026 - UK Election AnalysisReport featuring more than 100 contributions from leading UK academics, with snap analysis and early research insights on the 2024 UK General Election. 000
Reposted by Fiona MacphersonCentre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 20/05/2026A 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...illusionsindex.orgSpatial Ventriloquism Illusion - The Illusions IndexThe Illusions Index is a fully searchable curated collection of illusions brought to you by the Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience. 021
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Temporary philosophy job at Glasgow: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...jobs.gla.ac.ukLecturer 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... 21213
Reposted by Fiona MacphersonCentre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Exciting 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!illusionsindex.orgScintillating Starburst - The Illusions IndexThe Illusions Index is a fully searchable curated collection of illusions brought to you by the Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience. 131
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Thoughtful 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.thoughtful.org.ukHome - ThoughtfulThoughtful is the Society for Philosophical Enquiry, working for over 30 years to bring philosophy for children and communities to the UK 031
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Nisbet 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.gla.ac.ukUniversity of Glasgow - Colleges - College of Social Sciences - Student funding opportunities - Postgraduate Research - Latest PhD opportunities 054
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... 2233
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 31/03/2026What 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/bpa.ac.ukBPA Prizes 2026 - British Philosophical AssociationThe 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... 100
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 11/03/2026British 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 #PhiloFortnight2026bpa.ac.uk#PhilosophyMatters 2026 - British Philosophical AssociationBritish 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 ... 043
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 07/02/2026Please consider signing to save modern languages at the University of Leicester. c.org/qJG7FzshHVc.orgWe Can Make an Impact.Save Modern Languages courses at the University of Leicester! 011
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 02/02/2026The British Philosophical Association has launch a new annual prize competition to celebrate the best of British Philosophy: bpa.ac.uk/prizes/. #philosophymattersbpa.ac.ukBPA Annual Prizes - British Philosophical AssociationWelcome 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... 0119
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Philosophy jobs at @UofGlasgow: one will last until mid-2029, the other until mid-2030. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...jobs.gla.ac.ukLecturers 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... 044
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 12/09/2025The 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...jobs.ac.ukLecturer in Liberal Arts (R&T) at University of GlasgowAn 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. 031
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 18/08/2025www.kennedytrust.org.uk/articles/app...kennedytrust.org.ukApplications now open for Kennedy Scholarships – Kennedy Memorial Trust 010
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 15/08/2025UK 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...thebritishacademy.ac.ukSchool Indicators 061
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 31/07/2025chng.it/nKSwjmKyK7chng.itSign the PetitionStop Mass Redundancies at Lancaster University – Hold Senior Management Accountable 010
Reposted by Fiona MacphersonCentre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 30/06/2025We 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). 121
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 23/06/2025newrepublic.com/maz/article/...newrepublic.comThe 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. 020
Reposted by Fiona MacphersonCentre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 01/05/2025Come 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...gla.ac.ukExplore Your Mind Through the Power of IllusionExperience optical illusions with the University of Glasgow 022
Reposted by Fiona MacphersonCentre for the Study of Perceptual Experience @uofg-cspe.bsky.social · 20/04/2025The 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.eventbrite.co.uk 2135
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Professor 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 0174
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 24/03/2025British Philosophical Association academics warn of threat to world leading status amid growing department and course closures. #PhiloFortnight2025 #PhilosophyMatters www.educatemagazine.com/philosophy-a...educatemagazine.comPhilosophy academics warn of threat to world leading statusPhilosophy academics have warned that the UK’s world leading status for the subject is under threat after university department closures. 02212
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 20/03/2025The British Philosophical Association launches the first annual Philosophy Fortnight #philofortnight2025 in the Westminster Parliament today. #PhilosophyMatters 15114
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Nicolas 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... 091
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Professor 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... 041
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/03/2025It's free, but please sign up via Eventbrite here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-knowle.... #philosophymatterseventbrite.co.ukThe Knowles Lecture in Political Philosophy: Professor Quassim CassamDefining terrorism: from Emily Davison to Axel Rudakubana 010
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Proposals for amending the definition of terrorism need to be assessed in terms of their practical consequences and resource implications. The philosophical game of generating counterexamples to proposed definitions is of little value in this context, as in many others. 110
Fiona Macpherson @macpherson.bsky.social · 17/03/2025On this account, defining terrorism is not an abstract intellectual exercise but rather an exercise in ‘pragmatic problem solving in the face of a threat’(Lord Carlile). 100