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A world top-100 university - QS 2027

University of Sheffield strengthens top 100 global standing with 10-place rise in QS World University Rankings 2027

The University of Sheffield has risen 10 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027 to be ranked 82nd in the world and 14th in the UK, reinforcing its position as a world-leading university.
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Register to help shape Sheffield’s nature recovery partnership

Be part of a new interdisciplinary partnership for nature recovery. This hybrid Deep Dive Day brings together research, practice and policy to explore current challenges and identify opportunities for collaboration.
A world top-100 university - QS 2026

The University of Sheffield’s Faculty of Arts & Humanities ranked in top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject

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Dr Alex Stamatiadis Wins British Council’s 2026 Business & Innovation Award

Research from a University of Sheffield PhD has led to award-winning music technology, with Dr Alex Stamatiadis recognised by the British Council for innovation in algorithmic music generation.
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People needed to help uncover stories of Yorkshire’s industrial past and communities

A new app that is inviting people to help uncover the history behind one of Yorkshire’s oldest industrial areas by submitting photos and stories of the landmarks that matter to them, has been launched this week.
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Luxembourg Studies Virtual Colloquium 2020

This year’s Luxembourg Studies Colloquium took place virtually on Friday 15 May 2020. Embracing the opportunities and inclusivity of the new digital format.
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The Crucible and the Lyceum theatres

New web platform keeps Sheffield's arts and culture sector open during coronavirus lockdown

The University of Sheffield has partnered with Sheffield City Council to launch a new online platform to keep the city’s vibrant arts and cultural sector open during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Folk star launches online singing group that is top of the pops with older people during lockdown

Dr Fay Hield from the Department of Music has launched an online singaround where people can share songs and laughter during the coronavirus lockdown.
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Eavan Boland: the great Dublin poet and powerful feminist voice

Professor Adam Piette from the School of English writes for the Conversation on Irish poet Eavan Boland and the power of her work.

| The Conversation