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Beyond the algorithm: Shaping AI for people, not just progress

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is proud to launch its new campaign: Beyond the Algorithm: Shaping AI for People, Not Just Progress.
University of Sheffield student Holly Satterly stood next to the Bochum Bell in Sheffield's Peace Gardens
University of Sheffield student Holly Satterly has curated an exhibition to celebrate 75 years of Sheffield and Bochum's twinning partnership. Holly, who is learning German as part of her degree, is stood with the Bochum Bell in Sheffield's Peace Gardens.

Sheffield celebrates 75th anniversary of German twinning partnership

Modern Languages & Cultures student Holly Satterly has curated an exhibition celebrating the stories of people who have helped the city of Sheffield and the German city of Bochum maintain a special 75-year twinning partnership.
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International Project Aims to Help Language Learners Master Complex Word Forms

A new AHRC funded linguistics project is set to help language learners, teachers and therapists tackle one of the most challenging aspects of learning Czech and Croatian — the variety of word forms used in everyday speech and writing.
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Art & Young-Onset Dementia: Community Art Show to Open 19th July

Join us on opening night on the 19 July 2025, 5–8pm, for an exciting exhibition exploring young-onset dementia through AI-generated art, personal stories & local talent.
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Sheffield Black Humanities Series - New Events

Introducing two upcoming events that are part of the new Sheffield Black Humanities Series in collaboration with the Centre for Poetry and Poetics.
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Festival of the Mind 2024 - Arts and Humanities edition

Expect immersive exhibitions, films, live performances, talks and more as we bring our world-leading research to the public!
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Arts & Humanities students explore career opportunities with ITV

We’ve been working with the UK’s leading inclusivity organisation in the creative industries, Creative Access, to help demystify the creative industries and equip our students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry with confidence
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Decolonising Museum Collections

PhD students at the universities of Sheffield, Leeds and York came together to put on a highly successful event, Showcase: Decolonising Museum Collections, at Kelham Island Museum.
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Professor Lauren Rea and journalist Lorena Peverengo at the launch of 'La historia de Billiken' at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Buenos Aires

Arts and Humanities Academic’s Book Published to Acclaim in Argentina

Professor Lauren Rea’s La historia de Billiken, on the history of the world’s longest-running children’s magazine, has been published by Penguin Random House in Argentina.