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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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The People's Palace of Possibilities

The interactive activity, 'The People's Palace of Possibilities', which is part of the University of Sheffield's Being Human Festival is featured over on BBC Radio Sheffield.

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Sukyeon Cho Receives South Korean President’s Award for Contributions to Education

Sukyeon Cho, head of the Korean Language programme at SEAS, has received the prestigious South Korean President’s Award for her contributions to teaching in Korean language and Korean studies.
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University of Sheffield achieves seven top 100 spots in global subject rankings

University of Sheffield ranked within the top 100 in the world for seven fields of study in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Subject Rankings 2021, including arts and humanities.

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University of Sheffield academics honoured for world class research and innovation

Four academics from the University of Sheffield have been recognised for their world class research that is at the forefront of innovation in the UK by a prestigious fellowship scheme.
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Cows, farming and our view of nature

Dr Seán Williams from the School of Languages and Cultures discusses the symbolism of the cow in art and 19th century Swiss fiction on BBC Sounds.

| BBC Sounds