Struck down with a cold, so it's a cosy working from home today. Really enjoying researching and writing my next book!

Thank you ever so much to @irishtheolquart@bsky.social for commissioning a review of Decoding the Cosmos! Available to read here along with a selection of other book reviews: journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

Book Review: The Theology of the Book of Leviticus - Neil J. Morrison, 2026

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5 years ago today I graduated with my D.Phil in Science and Religion! Doing a PhD in a pandemic was a bit of a nightmare, but I'm very grateful for the academic career it has allowed me to build.

What a joy it was to see such a positive review of Decoding the Cosmos in the Church Times over the weekend! www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Book review: Decoding the Cosmos: God, physics, and the search for deeper explanation by Emily Qureshi-Hurst

John Inge reviews an account of the scientific questions for believers

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As two wonderful years at Cambridge come to an end, I'm delighted to be starting my new job today at @ox.ac.uk as a Research Fellow on the Quantum Worldviews Project, a major grant funded project that's been years in the making! www.ianramseycentre.ox.ac.uk/quantum-worl...

My debate with William Lane Craig is now live! Watch below to see us discuss all things God and Time youtu.be/QSDxd9RpBQw?...

William Lane Craig & Emily Qureshi-Hurst: God, Time & Salvation - A vs B Theory | Uncommon Ground

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Took a brief foray out of my maternity leave bubble to record a conversation with William Lane Craig, moderated by Justin Brierley, all about God and Time. Out in a few weeks!

Is there purpose to the universe? Can we find God in the weirdness of Quantum Mechanics? It was a pleasure to discuss this (and more!) with legendary astrophysicist Paul Davies youtu.be/kpFkwFh_rjE?...

Paul Davies & Emily Qureshi-Hurst: Is there purpose in the Universe? | Uncommon Ground

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It was great to be back on Premier Unbelievable to discuss 'Decoding the Cosmos' - do check it out to hear a wide-ranging conversation on all things God and modern physics! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUD6...

Decoding the Cosmos: Atheist vs Christian on Fine-Tuning, Time, Incarnation & Alien Life

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Less than a week to go until you can watch my discussion with Sam McKee exploring a range of topics including whether the cosmos was designed, the nature of time, and the incarnation and alien life www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUD6...

Decoding the Cosmos: Atheist vs Christian on Fine-Tuning, Time, Incarnation & Alien Life

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So much of the 'new year, new me' stuff is bollocks. But I have 9 years worth of new year goals / resolutions written down & love going over them each Jan to see how my hopes for life have changed, what has stayed the same, etc. Its also v nice to see some long hoped-for goals have now been achieved

Looking for last minute Christmas gifts for any big thinkers in your life? If you know someone fascinated by religion, philosophy, and science, then my book 'Decoding the Cosmos' might just be the perfect thing! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166678565...

Now that the announcement has been made, I'm delighted to share that after my maternity leave comes to an end I will be returning to Oxford to work on this fantastic interdisciplinary project running until 2029! Really excited to get to work next year. www.theology.ox.ac.uk/article/univ...

University of Oxford's Faculty of Theology and Religion Awarded Major Templeton World Charity Foundation Grant

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Earlier in the summer I had a great conversation with two colleagues from Cambridge's Faculty of Divinity on my research in science and religion. You can listen below! open.spotify.com/episode/4Jzy...

11 | Dr Emily Qureshi-Hurst - God, Science and 'Many Worlds'

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Only a few days left to take advantage of the huge 50% discount on 'Decoding the Cosmos' if you buy direct through my publisher's website! All you need to do is select 'Free Media Mail' at checkout and enter the code: CONFSHIP wipfandstock.com/978166678565...

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My editorial for the 'Religion and Contemporary Crises' special issue of Zygon is now live! I really loved putting this special issue together and showcasing the fantastic conversations we had at our workshop last year. www.zygonjournal.org/news/872/

Religion and Contemporary Crises: Editorial for the September 2025 issue

In this Editorial for the September 2025 issue [click here browse the issue online; click here to view and download a PDF of the entire issue; and to order a …

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Self promo is my bane; it makes me feel like an immense tit when I post stuff about my writing (thanks to upbringing - never blow your own horn), but it is increasingly apparent that all it means is that I'm utterly invisible as a writer... So, anyway. I have books and stories out there.

Excited to see William Lane Craig responding to some of my critiques of his work in his latest episode of Reasonable Faith! open.spotify.com/episode/2M1n...

Does God Know What Time It Is? Part One

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Really enjoyed discussing all things quantum mechanics and theology on BBC Radio Wales www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

All Things Considered - The Quantum Universe - BBC Sounds

Rosa Hunt investigates the unexpected links between quantum science and theology.

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Very lucky to have such wonderful friends who made me a cake to celebrate the publication of Decoding the Cosmos 🥰 You can get your copy now! www.amazon.co.uk/Decoding-Cos...

I'm over the moon to share that 'Decoding the Cosmos' is officially available! Do spread the word - and if you grab yourself a copy, let me know what you think! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/166678565...

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How can we understand personal identity in the context of the Everett Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics? In my latest open access article, I argue that the best way to understand identity in the context of world-branching is narrative in nature... apcz.umk.pl/SetF/article...

Only a few days until 'Decoding the Cosmos: God, Physics, and the Search for Deeper Explanation' is published. AND you can now get 50% off books purchased from Wipf&Stock's website. You won't find a cheaper copy! Select 'Free Media Mail' at checkout. Enter the code: CONFSHIP

I am consistently inspired by science communicators like Brian Cox and @seanmcarroll.bsky.social - it is so important (now more than ever) to share the wonders of science with the world. Other academic disciplines should learn from this - keeping ideas locked away in the ivory tower helps no one!

Really enjoyed sitting down with @cosmicskeptic.bsky.social to discuss my new book 'Decoding the Cosmos: God, Physics, and the Search for Deeper Explanation' - an atheist's take on the relationship between God and modern physics. You can pre-order the book now! youtu.be/1e_PZdg3Kmw?...

Does God Know What Time It Is? - Emily Qureshi-Hurst

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Its been two years since I recorded an episode of The Lesbian Supper Club, a brilliant podcast for queer women hosted by my oldest friend. We discussed religion (mainly Christianity) and homophobia creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/...

26 - Religion & Homophobia by Lesbian Supper Club

*Content Warning* The use of homophobic slurs is used within this episode to give context to the abhorrent views and actions by the extremist anti - homosexual religious groups.In this episode, we sit...

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First day back at Cambridge after the summer. Looking forward to kicking off this year's course on Theology and Natural Science!

One month until publication day! 'Decoding the Cosmos' is an atheist's take on the relationship between Christian theology and physics. The difference is, I'm not trying to use science to disprove religion. See an extract below. PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW wipfandstock.com/978166678565...

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A new book responding to Pope Francis’ social teaching on ecology and climate crisis is now available as a free digital download: lsri.campion.ox.ac.uk/node/1882 From the Laudato Si' Research Institute, Campion Hall, University of Oxford

I'm often surprised at how much researchers are using LLMs for intellectual work. It's not that I disapprove, or at least not on principle. It's more that I'm surprised at the trust being placed in the process. And by that I don't just mean LLMs can give wrong information...