News News stories Keep up to date with all the latest news from the School of English. 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. 4 August 2026 University of Sheffield strengthens top 100 global standing with 10-place rise in QS World University Rankings 2027 The University of Sheffield has risen 10 places in the QS World University Rankings 2027 to be ranked 82nd in the world and 14th in the UK, reinforcing its position as a world-leading university 18 June 2026 Dr Jonathan Ellis co-curates international exhibition of Elizabeth Bishop postcards A new exhibition in Paris explores Elizabeth Bishop’s postcards as a creative form, co-curated by Dr Jonathan Ellis (School of English), offering fresh insight into the poet’s visual and literary practice. 17 April 2026 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. 25 March 2026 Search Open Book, Literary Landscapes: Sheffield Professor David Forrest recently featured on BBC Radio 4's Open Book to discuss the work of author Barry Hines and how his story can inspire the next generation of writers. 11 July 2022 | BBC Radio 4 University of Sheffield celebrates its impactful research 92 per cent of research and its real-world impact at the University of Sheffield has been rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. 12 May 2022 "You Already Dead": The Horror of Necropolitics in Black Lives Matter Horror Films Dr Maisha Wester, Global Professor in the School of English, recently delivered a lecture at a charity event in St George's Lecture Theatre, titled "You Already Dead": The Horror of Necropolitics in Black Lives Matter Horror Films. 11 May 2022 | The University of Sheffield 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. 9 May 2022 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. 22 April 2022 | BBC Two Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Current page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
