Robert Duncan Milne: A lost pioneer of science fiction

Keith Williams, Reader in English, and Ari Brin, PhD researcher, discuss the life and legacy of pioneering science fiction writer Robert Duncan Milne in a new podcast, part of Ayesha Khan’s award-winning Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever* series. Milne who was born in Cupar, Fife, in 1844 emigrated to San Francisco where he published many…Continue Reading Robert Duncan Milne: A lost pioneer of science fiction

Localising Philosophy: exploring technology and identity through philosophy and art with local primary school pupils.

Localising Philosophy is an ongoing education project since 2018, co-led by Dr Dominic Smith (Philosophy) and Dr Anna Robb (Education). Using art and philosophy, Localising Philosophy asks big philosophical questions that the project’s partners are facing. The project takes inspiration from a 1932 educational radio play for children, ‘The Railway Disaster at the Firth of…Continue Reading Localising Philosophy: exploring technology and identity through philosophy and art with local primary school pupils.

The Doctoral Academy: Images of Research – ‘Innovating technological solutions to tomorrow’s problems’

The Doctoral Academy’s first Images of Research competition received 25 eligible submissions for consideration by our expert panel. PGRs were asked to portray their research in a single image along with a 50 word description, providing a great way to showcase public engagement abilities, increase research profiles and get creative all at the same time. Each entrant was…Continue Reading The Doctoral Academy: Images of Research – ‘Innovating technological solutions to tomorrow’s problems’