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School of English linguist recognised with international TESOL research award

Dr Beatriz Gonzalez-Fernandez has received the TESOL Award for Excellence in Research, recognising her internationally significant contributions to understanding how additional languages are learned and used.
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Multispecies Mutualisms project launches with interdisciplinary workshop at Sheffield

A new Wellcome-funded research project exploring the complex relationships between humans and other species has launched at the University of Sheffield with an interdisciplinary workshop.
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Ey up, AI! Landmark study helps AI better understand accents and dialects

AI could soon better understand people’s accent and dialect, thanks to a landmark study being led by the University of Sheffield.
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Report led by Prof. Joanna Gavins discovers language barrier stalling UK sustainability efforts

A new study led by Professor Joanna Gavins and published by the Bio-based and Biodegradable Materials Regulatory Network has discovered that failures in language and communication are undermining progress made towards a circular bio-economy.
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A narrative approach to mental health

For centuries, storytelling has been used as a tool to communicate ideas and understanding about the world. Research at the University of Sheffield has adapted this tool to give those struggling with mental health a voice and a community.
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Art That Made Us - Queens, Feuds and Faith

Professor Cathy Shrank, Professor of Tudor & Renaissance Literature, recently featured in Episode 3 of BBC Two’s Art That Made Us, which explores how Protestants and Catholics used art and language to wage a battle for power in the Isles.

| BBC Two
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Free Thinking - The Barbican, art and writing in 50s Britain

Dr Beryl Pong recently featured on BBC Radio 3's Free Thinking, discussing the Blitz during WWII, as well as the architecture that was created and inspired by the tragedy in the decade that followed.

| BBC Radio 3
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Free Thinking - Whale Watching

Dr Rachel Murray recently featured on BBC Radio 3's Free Thinking, discussing her research into the presence of marine life in modern and contemporary literature.

| BBC Radio 3
Centre for Poetry and Poetics (Spring, 2022-Series’ Opening event, Arts Tower, LT01 plus online. A Reading with Ansgar Allen, Andrea Brady and Richard Parker

Centre for Poetry and Poetics Spring, 2022-Series Opening event

Centre for Poetry and Poetics (Spring, 2022-Series’ Opening event, Arts Tower, LT01 plus online. A Reading with Ansgar Allen, Andrea Brady and Richard Parker