News News stories Keep up to date with all the latest news from the School of English. 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. 3 September 2025 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. 27 August 2025 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. 31 July 2025 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. 25 July 2025 Search University of Sheffield is top in Yorkshire and Humber for graduate prospects 12 June 2020 Creative Arts and Climate Crisis- Google Meet event The seminar is free and open to all. Part of the event’s support will go towards offsetting its carbon footprint. 7 May 2020 Bursary valued at a £3500 fee-waiver is available for home and overseas applicants The Maisie Glass Taught Postgraduate Bursaries: Theatre Workshop, University of Sheffield 4 May 2020 Eavan Boland: the great Dublin poet and powerful feminist voice Professor Adam Piette talks about the poet Eavan Boland in The Conversation. 29 April 2020 Dr Katie Edwards Dr Katie Edwards is the new presenter of BBC Radio 4's Beyond Belief programme Religion Online Beyond Belief: Dr Katie Edwards looks at the way different religions have embraced the digital world during lockdown from Covid-19. 27 April 2020 Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Current page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 … Next page Next › Last page Last »