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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.

University of Sheffield alumni 'come together' to perform Beatles classics

The Sheffield Beatles Project, made up of alumni from the Department of Music, celebrate the 50th Anniversary of popular Beatles albums with a headline gig at the Sheffield O2 Academy.
Looking for Kes
Looking for Kes

Dr Dave Forrest part of BBC documentary "Greg Davies: Looking for Kes"

Dr Dave Forrest (School of English) was involved in a documentary about Kes hosted by comedian Greg Davies (aired on 19 November at 9pm on BBC Four).

| BBC website
Philosophy taster session

Teach philosophy in schools to help young people succeed, researchers say

Professor Angie Hobbs and Dr Josh are organising an a major event for politicians, head teachers, policymakers and journalists to demonstrate the importance of teaching philosophy in schools.

Sean Williams

Pooch Epistles – A Little History of Lapdogs

Dr Seán Williams discusses the history of the lapdog from the 18th century to the present day for BBC Radio 3.

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Barry Hines archive

Rare collection of Barry Hines materials on display to public for first time

Research into the life and work of Barry Hines by Dr Dave Forrest from the School of English as well as the importance of working class writers with Professor Sue Vice have drawn widely on the archive.