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A archive view of Winnats Pass in Castleton

Explore the Peak District's hidden history and more as Being Human Festival returns

The Being Human Festival is an annual celebration of the humanities, taking place across the UK. This year, the University of Sheffield is joining in the festivities with a range of exciting events.
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Sheffield Black Humanities Series - New Events

Introducing two upcoming events that are part of the new Sheffield Black Humanities Series in collaboration with the Centre for Poetry and Poetics.
Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind 2024 - Arts and Humanities edition

Expect immersive exhibitions, films, live performances, talks and more as we bring our world-leading research to the public!
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Arts & Humanities students explore career opportunities with ITV

We’ve been working with the UK’s leading inclusivity organisation in the creative industries, Creative Access, to help demystify the creative industries and equip our students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry with confidence

Archaeology at Sheffield ranked 29th in the world

Archaeology at Sheffield is ranked Top 50 in the world at 29th in the 2020 QS World University Rankings
'Invisible Wounds' exhibition, image 1

Powerful new exhibition highlights how memory lingers in our landscapes

University of Sheffield researchers collaborate with Museums Sheffield to launch exhibition exploring the presence of past conflict and trauma in contemporary landscapes
Rooftop view of Prague

Major new languages study could shape how grammar is represented in dictionaries and guidebooks

University of Sheffield researchers to lead major international research project exploring one of the longest-standing linguistic challenges in Central and Eastern European languages
The poster for the Japan Now series of events

University of Sheffield to host festival celebrating Japanese art, culture, literature and film

Now in its third year, the festival is led by the University’s School of East Asian Studies, with a specially commissioned programme of events and appearances from renowned names in Japanese art, culture, literature and film.
Neil Bermel

Major AHRC-funded project to explore form-function 'mismatches' in language

Professor Neil Bermel from the School of Languages and Cultures is leading a major research project with seven institutions in the UK, Czech Republic and Croatia.