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 Most pages on this website are no longer being updated, apart from resources from the last academic year's activities.
Philosophy 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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
Professor Emeritus David Evans has passed away
September 28th 2009
We were sorry to hear of the death of Emeritus Professor David Evans, Professor of Logic and Metaphysics at Queen's University Belfast from 1978-2007.
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.
Upload teaching resources to HumBox and win £250!
June 3rd 2010
Win £250 for uploading your teaching resources to HumBox (http://humbox.ac.uk).
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.
October 8th 2009
A call for bids to be involved in the HEFCE-funded Discipline-focused Learning Technology Enhancement (DfELT) Academy 2010.
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.) .
Progression in Philosophy - Call for Project Proposals
March 7th 2008
Call for project proposals (x2) for issues in progression from A-Level/Highers to degree level in philosophy.
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.
September 12th 2007
Our e-learning surveys for academics and students are now live. Please fill in the appropriate survey and provide us with information about the current use of ICT in teaching in Philosophy, HPS and TRS departments across the UK. The first 100 respondents to each survey will be entered into a prize draw for a £100 Amazon.com voucher.
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.
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. .
'Doing Philosophy' book launch event
May 20th 2008
The philosophy team at the Subject Centre are celebrating their book release.
A level above? Call for Papers for PRS Conference on Progression in Philosophy
October 21st 2008
Proposals are invited for contributions to the forthcoming conference 'A level above? Progression to undergraduate studies in philosophy'.
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.
Graduate student essay competition - win £500
July 1st 2008
The Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain (PESGB) is pleased to announce the first annual Student Essay Contest.
Senior Academic Co-ordinator contributes to new book on dual process theory
February 16th 2009
Dr Clare Saunders, Senior Academic Co-ordinator at the Subject Centre for PRS, has contributed to the new book 'In Two Minds: Dual Processes and Beyond' published by Oxford University Press.