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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.
Archaeology Dig

How new archaeological discovery in Yorkshire could rewrite British prehistory

New archaeological discovery in Yorkshire could rewrite British prehistory, as researchers from the Department of Archaeology are analysing salt residues on ceramic containers unearthed at the oldest salt-making complex ever found.

| The Independant
Goldfish

Implicit bias training is often flawed but shouldn’t be scrapped

Dr Jules Holroyd and Dr Jennifer Saul from the Department of Philosophy discuss picking up on one of the themes of the governments report on racism last week.

| Times Higher Education
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Colonial history, alphabets, punctuation, poetry, and art terminology

Dr Florence Hazrat from the School of English discusses the history of the full stop.

| BBC Radio 3
Steinway Pianos

The University of Sheffield prepares to take delivery of new Steinway pianos

Following the significant announcement that the University of Sheffield is to become an All-Steinway School, the University prepares to take delivery of 17 new Steinway pianos which will activate the All-Steinway School status.
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The removal of the last statue of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco

Professor Mary Vincent from the Department of History, discusses the removal of the last statue of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco.

| Times Radio