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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.
English Rachel van Duyvenbode
English Rachel van Duyvenbode

Dr Rachel van Duyvenbode awarded a National Teaching Fellowship

Explore Heartspace

Undergraduate Online Open Day- 11th of July, 2020
Out of the Blue conference poster

The ASLE-UKI Postgraduate Conference 'Out of the Blue' will take place on 2-4 September 2020
PGT Open Day

Postgraduate Online Open Evening- 1st of July, 2020
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Dr Ranjan Sen to give a talk as part of the Abralin ao Vivo – Linguists Online lecture series

Dr Ranjan Sen will give a talk titled: 'Feeling the irresistible Latin beat: The role of the grammar in sound change.'