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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.
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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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Prof. Mary Vincent joins Yanis Varoufakis to discuss Greece’s civil war

The University of Sheffield's Mary Vincent joins Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis and fellow historian Paul Cartledge to discuss the impact of civil war on families and nations.

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Sheffield leading the way in Early Career Researcher Network for the Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences

The British Academy has launched their new Early Career Researcher Network cluster in Yorkshire and the Humber.
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Historian Sarah Frank awarded the prestigious UKRI Future Leader Fellowship

Sarah Frank, Lecturer in the History of the Francophone World at the University of Sheffield, is one of seventy-seven talented early-career researchers who have been awarded the prestigious Future Leader Fellowship.

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Sheffield Centre for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies Announces Research Seminar Schedule

Join the Sheffield Centre for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies for its 2025–26 online seminar series, exploring fresh perspectives on biblical texts and their impact on culture, politics, and society.

Learn Dutch online: Registration open

In September 2025 the University of Sheffield will start a new online language course, specially designed for people who want to learn Dutch from the comfort of their own home.