Laura Pels Ferra – Global Research Centre for Diverse Intelligences

Collective Emergence and Intentionality: researchers gather at The Burn for an interdisciplinary workshop

11 August 202611 August 2026 by Laura Pels Ferra

From 17–20 July 2026, the Global Research Centre for Diverse Intelligences (GRCDI) hosted the Collective Emergence and Intentionality workshop at The Burn in Edzell, Scotland. Funded by GRCDI as part of its ongoing mission to support interdisciplinary research across the diverse intelligences field, the workshop brought together researchers from a wide range of disciplines and …

Understanding the Cognitive Demands of Cumulative Culture

9 January 202627 November 2025 by Laura Pels Ferra

On 27 November, the GRCDI had the pleasure of hosting Professor Christine Caldwell from the University of Stirling for a fascinating lecture exploring the cognitive challenges in human cumulative cultural evolution. This hybrid event brought together staff and postgraduate students from across the University, alongside GRCDI members joining from around the world, creating a lively …