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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.
Pink and green poster for the art show

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.
Buying House

First time buyer? You’ll get the best treatment if you have a British or French accent

New study reveals first time buyers with names and accents that appear to be British or French receive the best customer service from estate agents.
Normans

Keep calm and carry on cooking: Norman Conquest of 1066 did little to change people’s eating habits

Archaeologists from the University of Sheffield and Cardiff University have combined the latest scientific methods to offer new insights into life during the Norman Conquest of England.
Lisbon

The earthquake that shocked Europe: how Lisbon recovered after 1755

Dr David McCallam, from the School of Languages and Cultures, discusses the media sensation caused by an earthquake in Lisbon.

| Published by The Conversation
Aztecs

Lost pyramids of the Aztecs

Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock, from the University of Sheffield's Department of History, discusses Aztec gods and Aztec culture.

| Published by Channel 4
Piano

The Why Factor

Dr Victoria Williamson, from the University of Sheffield's Department of Music, explains how music impacts our emotions and feelings by stimulating mechanisms in the body and brain.

| Published by BBC Sounds