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Institute of Philosophy 10th Anniversary Celebrations

Tuesday 24 November 2015
On the 4th December the Insttitute of Philosopy celebrates10 years of promoting and facilitating high quality research in philosophy . To celebrate we will be hosting a series of talks from prominent philosophers on developments in Philopophy in the last 10 years. The programme of talks is as follows Chairs : Barry Smith (director, IP) ; Tim Crane (Cambridge) 2.05-2.20 Introduction (Tim Crane) 2.20-3.00: Helen Beebee (Manchester) Ten years for philosophers in the UK. 3.00-3.40: Tim Williamson (Oxford) Ten years of epistemology, metaphysics and logic.

Logic, Epistemology and Metaphysics Forum programme 2015-16

Tuesday 29 September 2015
LEM - Logic, Epistemology & Metaphysics Forum 2015-16 Programme Winter   Tuesday 27/10, 17:30- 19:30 - Room 246 Senate House Florian Steinberger (Birkbeck College, University of London) Title: What it might mean for logic to be normative

CALL FOR CONFERENCE PROPOSALS

Tuesday 1 September 2015
Identity Proposals are sought from UK philosophy departments (not including University of London) to organise a one or two day philosophy conference on a topic related to the notion of identity, broadly construed (i.e. metaphysics, philosophy of mind, political philosophy, etc.)   The conference will be financially supported by the Institute, who will also provide the venue.  Proposals – of no more than three pages – should contain: - a clear rationale for the theme or topic chosen; - a list of possible speakers;

Ophelia Deroy promoted to readership

Wednesday 29 July 2015
Dr Ophelia Deroy, researcher at the Institute of Philosophy’s Centre for the Study of the Senses, has been promoted to a readership. This recognises Dr Deroy’s outstanding contribution to research in philosophy and cognitive neuroscience, notably through the ‘Rethinking the Senses' grant awarded by the AHRC (Arts & Humanities Research Council). Dr Deroy's publications in philosophy and cognitive science journals have placed her uniquely to contribute to the development of interdisciplinary projects, and she is now managing a new research project with Tate Galleries.

2015 Jacobsen Essay Prize

Wednesday 22 July 2015
The Jacobsen Committee is delighted to announce the award of the 2015 Jacobsen Essay Prize to Samuel Kimpton-Nye (KCL) for the essay ´Leibniz on Counterpart Theory´.

Commencement Address by Our Honorary Research Fellow Professor Stephen Neale

Wednesday 10 June 2015
Stephen Neale, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Linguistics at the CUNY Graduate Centre and an Honorary Research Fellow at the Institute of Philosophy, delivered the commencement address for the CUNY Graduate Center class of 2015 at Lincoln Centre, New York. Read his speech here. Stephen Neale is the convenor of the Interpretive Practice conference, which will take place at Senate House on 16-17 June 2015. 

School of Advanced Study, Humanities Open Day, 10 June 2015, 1-5pm

Wednesday 20 May 2015
Join us for the School of Advanced Study Humanities Open Day, showcasing a vast array of resources including: postgraduate courses, research training, libraries, archives and digital tools. Ideal for undergraduates as well as early career researchers. Take part in tours of Senate House Library, network with our academics, alumni and other prospective students. Browse the usual open day stands, and enter the raffle to have a chance at winning a special prize.

Don't make a meal out of insects

Tuesday 5 May 2015
Anyone for beetle dip, ant tacos, cricket fried rice? No? That doesn't surprise researchers from the University of London’s School of Advanced Study (SAS). Their blunt advice to those worried about dwindling food supplies is simple. Don't make a meal of the insect ingredients - you'll just put people off. Instead, simply produce brilliant dishes that no one can resist and let the tastes do the talking.

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