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The power of language apps in a multilingual world

Dr González-Fernández, senior lecturer in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, explores the powerful role language apps can play in an increasingly multilingual world.
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Beyond the algorithm: Shaping AI for people, not just progress

Explore the impact of artificial intelligence on society — from reimagining creativity to transforming law and challenging ethical frameworks, this campaign reveals both the promise and the peril of AI.
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Elisha Wise: Sylvia Plath’s ‘fig tree analogy’ from The Bell Jar is being misappropriated

Sylvia Plath’s iconic “fig tree” metaphor from The Bell Jar—often used as a feel‑good meme—masks Esther’s real anguish, argues School of English PhD student Elisha Wise.
Playwright Lucy Prebble gives a speech whilst receiving her Honorary Doctor of Letters at the University of Sheffield.

School of English Alumnia Lucy Prebble awarded honorary degree

School of English alumna Lucy Prebble has been awarded an honorary degree in recognition of her acclaimed work for stage and screen, including as a writer and executive producer on HBO’s Succession.
Being Human Festival

School of English academic colleagues part of the Being Human Festival
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Landscapes Online Conference

This conference will take place from the 25th until the 26th November 2020, at the University of Sheffield.

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Professor Cathy Shrank will co-host an online lunchtime event
Image: student working; Text: Futures. Sheffield Made.

Undergraduate Open Day- 17th October 2020
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School of English Student Featured at Virtual Festival of the Mind

Nick Bax will present Schema at Futurecade, an immersive exhibition using digital technologies.