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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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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
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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.
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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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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.

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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.

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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
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LingLunch' research seminars

A series of online research talks open to staff and students, featuring Dr Lisa Donlan and Prof Joan Beal.

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Voices from The Past

"Voices from the past" Symposium, Oxford, co-organised by Ranjan Sen in collaboration with the Institute for Digital Archaeology.

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