Supporting Philosophy, Theology,
Please note that as of the 1st of August 2011 the Subject Centre for PRS entered a 5 month transition phase prior to its closure on the 31st of December 2011. Most pages on this website are no longer being updated, apart from resources from the last academic year's activities.
History and Philosophy of Science News
Funding available - call for proposals now open
December 8th 2010
The Subject Centre for PRS is pleased to announce its thirteenth tranche of project funding.
The Burney Collection of 17th and 18th Century Newspapers – free online
January 26th 2009
The largest single online collection of English news media from the 17th and 18th centuries – the Burney Collection – is now available free of charge for the first time to Higher and Further Education institutions and Research Councils across the UK.
Beyond Boundaries - Call for involvement for those teaching PRS outside core departments
July 23rd 2009
Following the publication of the 'Beyond Boundaries' initial project report, the SC has released a call for expressions of interest of further involvement in the project.
Intute update Internet Philosopher virtual tutorial
June 8th 2007
Intute Arts and Humanities have updated their virtual tutorial on how to improve your internet research skills.
'Doing Philosophy: a Practical Guide for Students' - out now
April 8th 2008
The Philosophy team at the Subject Centre are celebrating the release of their new book, a guide to the study of philosophy at university.
September 28th 2009
The American Association of Philosophy Teachers have issued a call for papers for their 18th international conference, which will be held July 29th - August 2nd, 2010, at Coastal Carolina University, Conway/Myrtle Beach, SC.
Call for participants for Student Focus Groups
March 25th 2011
The Subject Centre for PRS is looking for reflective and articulate level two or three undergraduates in PRS disciplines in the UK to take part in a focus group, which will enable us to gather information about the experiences of students on degree courses in our disciplines.
Student competition 2011: What is a university education for?
February 2nd 2011
The Subject Centre for PRS is pleased to announce its 2011 student essay competition.
Upload teaching resources to HumBox and win £250!
June 3rd 2010
Win £250 for uploading your teaching resources to HumBox (http://humbox.ac.uk).
Popular doctoral research training programme goes nationwide
April 29th 2008
Registration is now open for the 2008 doctoral training workshop organised by the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies. This year’s event will be on June 16th at Bar Convent, York. .
Subject Centre announces funding call for work supporting post-graduates
April 14th 2008
Proposals are invited for funding to run initiatives to support postgraduate research students in philosophy, theology, religious studies, history of science or philosophy of science.
Call for participants for Student Focus Groups
October 13th 2008
The Subject Centre for PRS is looking for reflective and articulate level two or three undergraduates in PRS disciplines in the UK to take part in a focus group, which will enable us to gather information about the experiences of students on degree courses in our disciplines.
Scoping Study of Provision of PRS Subjects Outside Core Departments
November 13th 2008
Do you teach philosophical, theological or religious studies in UK HE, but are not based in a PRS department? We at the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies (PRS) are beginning a scoping study of PRS provision in non-PRS departments, and would like to hear from you. (‘PRS’ subjects include philosophy; theology; religious studies; history and philosophy of science, technology and medicine.) .
Intute update HPS Internet tutorial
August 16th 2007
Intute Arts and Humanities have updated their Virtual Training Suite for use by students of History and Philosophy of Science.
Student Essay Competition 2010 - What is the good of your discipline?
February 8th 2010
The annual student essay competition 2010 is now open, with a prize of £250 cash plus £100 worth of books.
Moving forward with Philosophical and Religious Studies
December 2nd 2011
The Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies closes its doors on December 20th 2011. Find out more about future involvement with the Higher Education Academy.