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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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Colleagues honoured with prestigious awards for teaching excellence

Dr Pete Mylon from Multidisciplinary Engineering Education and Dr Rachel van Duyvenbode from the School of English have been awarded prestigious National Teaching Fellowships by Advance HE for the outstanding impact of their teaching and support in U

| Published by the University of Sheffield
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British Academy recognises Sheffield professor’s contributions to the study of archaeology

The British Academy have announced that University of Sheffield Emeritus Professor, Keith Branigan, has been awarded The Landscape Archaeology Medal in recognition of his distinguished and varied career.

| Published by The University of Sheffield
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The damaging impact of stereotypes and how you can shift your bias

The damaging impact of stereotypes and how you can shift your bias - Dr Jules Holroyd, from the Department of Philosophy discusses implicit bias and racism.

| Evening Standard
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The Philosophers of Ancient Greece

Professor Angie Hobbs from the Department of Philosophy discusses ancient Greek philosophy and why philosophy flourished in Greek culture.

| Historyhit.tv
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Dr Victoria Williamson discusses the best selling songs of 2020

Dr Victoria Williamson from the Department of Music at the University of Sheffield discusses new research which has found the best selling songs of 2020 are faster and have more uplifting lyrics than those from the last decade.

| Published by BBC Radio Wales