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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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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
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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.