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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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Hidden slavery story translated into English for first time

A graphic novel revealing a new insight into the lives of millions of Africans who fell victim to the slave trade has been brought to English speakers for the first time, thanks to modern languages students at the University of Sheffield.
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Faculty of Arts and Humanities ranked amongst world’s best in global subject rankings

The Faculty has been ranked 106th in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022 according to new rankings published today (6 April 2022). This is a testament to our cutting-edge research and excellent teaching.
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A summer of Sheffield heritage, designed by you

Roots & Futures project team from the Department of Archaeology will help to embed the perspectives of currently underserved communities in the city’s heritage strategy and policy.
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Mozart: Music’s greatest freelancer

Research by Professor Simon Keefe from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Music has unearthed a new side to the musician that involves re-working pieces to please all audiences.
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The Ukraine War: Experts give their views

Professor Neil Bermel, Professor of Russian and Slavonic Studies at the University of Sheffield's School of Languages and Cultures, discusses the differences between the Ukrainian and Russian languages.