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In After Virtue, MacIntyre argues that modern culture has, to a significant extent, abandoned the notion of telos – understood as the human end, purpose, or goal. Once this teleological framework is removed, what remains is a set of inherited moral precepts detached from the context that originally made them intelligible. These precepts persist in […]
In this post, Juan José (JJ) Miranda shares what managing the Holyrood podcast studio at Paterson’s Land has revealed about how colleagues use audio to support student learning. Drawing on his experience supporting colleagues from programmes including the MSc in Social Justice and Community Action and the MSc in Digital Education, JJ reflects on what […]
What does it really cost to live and study in Edinburgh? Our students share their daily spending over the course of a week and chat through how they stick to their budgets. From tips on how to get around the city, to meal prep inspiration, our students give a glimpse into student life in Edinburgh. […]
Here is the Teams recording link:Recap: SCPHRP Weekly Meeting 2026 (Hybrid) 28 April | Meeting | Microsoft Teams A PERIpatetic Take on Systems Thinking: Future, Innovation and (Socio-technical) Systems Though often lauded as a critical approach to the present complex Grand Societal Challenges, systems thinking is often difficult to engage with and poorly operationalised in […]
By Emily, from the UK, studying MSc Sustainable Energy Systems Year of Study: Postgraduate Accommodation: University Self-Catered Part-time Jobs: Bus Tour Check-In Agent and Student Ambassador Day one It’s Thursday and the sun is shining, which is a great start to my day! I decide to get some fresh air by walking to the Cameron Toll shopping […]
Changing the visual design mid-way in a video project is quite unusual, but pivoting to a softer animation style with stick figures proved successful for both the client and us.
