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A archive view of Winnats Pass in Castleton

Explore the Peak District's hidden history and more as Being Human Festival returns

The Being Human Festival is an annual celebration of the humanities, taking place across the UK. This year, the University of Sheffield is joining in the festivities with a range of exciting events.
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Sheffield Black Humanities Series - New Events

Introducing two upcoming events that are part of the new Sheffield Black Humanities Series in collaboration with the Centre for Poetry and Poetics.
Festival of the Mind

Festival of the Mind 2024 - Arts and Humanities edition

Expect immersive exhibitions, films, live performances, talks and more as we bring our world-leading research to the public!
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Arts & Humanities students explore career opportunities with ITV

We’ve been working with the UK’s leading inclusivity organisation in the creative industries, Creative Access, to help demystify the creative industries and equip our students with the knowledge and skills needed to enter the industry with confidence
Sheffield Women of Steel sculpture by Martin Jennings
Women of Steel sculpture by Martin Jennings, outside Sheffield City Hall, Barkers Pool

Women's History Month 2023

Women’s History Month is an opportunity to celebrate women's achievements. The Faculty of Arts and Humanities have a month-long campaign showcasing the important work that colleagues and students are doing to recover women's voices and experiences.
A photo of skeleton SK3870 on site at the excavations at York Barbican. Credit: On Site Archaeology.

Mysterious skeleton revealed to be that of unusual Lady Anchoress of York Barbican

The rare and unusual life of an anchoress, a woman who devoted her life to prayer while living in seclusion, has been unearthed by the University of Sheffield and Oxford Archaeology, thanks to a skeletal collection now held at the University.
Broadway sign

Putting Broadway under the spotlight: how disability was erased from a popular musical

Research by Professor Dominic Broomfield-McHugh reveals that producers removed a lead disabled character from one of the most popular musicals in Broadway history. His findings have sparked a debate about disability representation in musicals.
An image of Dr Caroline Dodds Pennock holding a copy of her new book 'On Savage Shores: How Indigenous Americans Discovered Europe'

A history of how Indigenous Americans discovered Europe

A new publication aims to challenge the accepted narrative that modern global history began when the 'Old World' encountered the 'New'; when Christopher Columbus 'discovered' America in 1492.
illustration of group of people in circle from diverse culture holding hands.

Reducing inequities in planned care: An Ethics Review for Integrated Care Boards

Prof Angie Hobbs has written an ethics review for the NHS, looking at the suggested strategies for tackling inequalities with the eye of a professional philosopher, asking: what ethical tensions and issues might arise by following these strategies?