Department of Philosophy

Research - Philosophy

Our research expertise spans a wide range of areas with most of our academic staff  internationally recognised in their fields.

Much of our work is interdisciplinary and our research environment is supportive and encourages open dialogue.

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Research themes and experts

Our areas of interest and who's involved

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Projects

Explore some of our research projects

 
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Networks

Centres of collaboration and communication

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Seminars and conferences

Exploring the latest issues

 
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PhD opportunities

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REF 2021

Our research has a 100% rating for international quality

 
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Our department boasts world-leading, multidisciplinary expertise.

My own research on contemporary religious media has pioneered new empirical and theoretical approaches to some of the most significant frontiers in religious thought and practice: online worship, digital sacred texts, grief online, digital journalism and more.

Dr Tim Hutchings
Associate Professor of Religious Ethics

 
 
 

 

Department of Philosophy

University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD

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