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New project showcases research methods across Arts and Humanities

A new project is showcasing the wide range of methods used by arts and humanities researchers to explore complex questions, develop new perspectives, and work with partners in academia and beyond.
Musicians from across Sheffield gathered at the City Hall to show their support for the city's music scene
Musicians from across Sheffield gathered at the City Hall to show their support for the sector

Sheffield artists log 1.85 billion Spotify streams in a single quarter as new report outlines blueprint for city's musical future

Sheffield’s top artists such as Arctic Monkeys, Bring Me The Horizon and Def Leppard are racking up over 1.85 billion Spotify streams in a single quarter, reaching a combined global fanbase of over 100 million listeners, according to a new report.
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Professor Nicola Dibben elected 2026 British Academy Fellow

Professor Nikki Dibben has been elected as a 2026 Fellow of the British Academy, the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences.
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New booklet shares women’s stories of pregnancy, birth and motherhood across cultures

Birthing Stories shares women’s experiences of pregnancy, birth and early motherhood, recognising how these are shaped by culture, family, faith and community.
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Major funding set to transform Morecambe Winter Gardens and widen access to arts for young people

A seaside theatre that was once known as the Albert Hall of the north is set for a remarkable restoration, thanks to major new funding secured with the help of Professor Vanessa Toulmin, Professor of Entertainment History in Arts and Humanities.
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Jazz Camp for Girls 2023

On Saturday 25 February, the Department of Music was delighted to host its first “Jazz Camp For Girls”.
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Women of Steel sculpture by Martin Jennings, outside Sheffield City Hall, Barkers Pool

Women's History Month 2023

Women’s History Month is an opportunity to celebrate women's achievements. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities have a month-long campaign showcasing the important work that colleagues and students are doing to recover women's voices and experiences.
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Mysterious skeleton revealed to be that of unusual Lady Anchoress of York Barbican

The rare and unusual life of an anchoress, a woman who devoted her life to prayer while living in seclusion, has been unearthed by the University of Sheffield and Oxford Archaeology, thanks to a skeletal collection now held at the University.
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Putting Broadway under the spotlight: how disability was erased from a popular musical

Research by Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh reveals that producers removed a lead disabled character from one of the most popular musicals in Broadway history. His findings have sparked a debate about disability representation in musicals.