College news

Current news and research updates form around the College and wider University. Older items can be viewed in our archive section at the bottom of the page.

News listing

Publication date

More to our minds than grey matter, show suggests

04 November, 2019

The theory that cognition – the ability to think and feel – extends beyond the brain to people’s…

Research festival pinpoints pressing concerns

04 November, 2019

Conflict resolution, multilingualism and the psychology of spending are among the topics to be…

History marks milestone of 300 years of study

04 November, 2019

The Chancellor, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has visited the University for the launch of…

Lectures put age-old puzzle in modern context

28 October, 2019

A renowned theologian with an interest in human societies and cultures – and how they develop – is…

Data team creates map that plots witches’ plight

21 October, 2019

A new interactive map tracks more than 3,000 Scots accused of being witches in the 16th and 17th…