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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.
Pro-Life

The Bible isn’t ‘pro-life’ — and the Old Testament God isn’t ‘more violent’ than the New one

Dr Meredith Warren, Director of SIIBS, and external SIIBS members Sarah Rollens and Eric Vanden Eykel wrote this piece for The Independent.

| The Independant
Meg Shackleton

Megan Shackleton wins a bronze medal at the Tokyo Paralympics

A huge congratulations to our very own Megan Shackleton who won a bronze medal the Tokyo Paralympics.

| The Yorkshire Post
Meredith Warren

Jewish and Christian Women in the Ancient Mediterranean

This is the first textbook dedicated to introducing women’s religious roles in Judaism and Christianity in a way that is accessible to undergraduates from all disciplines. By Meredith J.C.Warren.

| Routledge
Dr Aris Clemons

Online workshop: Dr Aris Clemons (University of Tennessee, Knoxville) - "They Spanish, They Ain't Black!" Language and Culture Sharing in the (De)Construction of Blackness
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Unapologetically plastic

Researchers from the School of English are working on a new multi-disciplinary project which aims to reduce the need for single-use plastic