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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.
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.
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University of Sheffield chosen as hub for major humanities festival

The University of Sheffield has been selected to host a series of events for the Being Human Festival 2019 – the UK’s only national festival for the humanities.
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Scuffles, Swagger and Shakespeare: The Hidden Story of English

Professor Cathy Shrank from the School of English talks to BBC Four about the rise of English as a global linguistic superpower.

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Art from '100 Grandes Mujeres Latinoamericanas' book

100 Grandes Mujeres Latinoamericanas – meet the inspirational women who shaped Latin American history and society

A new book celebrating 100 women who have shaped the history and society of Latin America, based on research by an academic at the University of Sheffield, will be published in November 2019.